The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

Texas-Georgia, Alabama-Tennessee, Michigan-Illinois & more Week 8 Picks and Previews

Oct 17, 2024

Get ready for a thrilling weekend of college football! Predictions spotlight the intense face-off between Nebraska and Indiana, alongside a showdown of giants as Texas battles Georgia. Alabama's clash with Tennessee promises fireworks while Michigan looks to impress with their new quarterback. LSU faces a potential trap game against Arkansas, and Miami's tough matchup at Louisville could shake things up. Plus, insights on the anticipated Oregon vs. Purdue game could reveal surprises. Buckle up for a weekend of high-stakes action!

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Indiana's successful turnaround is attributed to strong transfer portal recruitment, significantly enhancing their competitive edge in college football.

The high-stakes matchup between Georgia and Texas will test which team's offensive line can better control the game's tempo and strategy.

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The Rise of Indiana Football

Indiana's football team, under the leadership of Coach Kurt Signetti, has made a remarkable turnaround, marking a 6-0 start for the first time since 1967. This transformation has largely been driven by strategic recruitment through the transfer portal, where 27 new players joined the roster, with 14 becoming starters. The quarterback, Curtis Rourke, has emerged as a key figure, demonstrating impressive stats, including nearly 300 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 74%. This successful revitalization highlights the impact of experience and skill in building a competitive team in college football.

Intro

2min

Exciting Matchups: Nebraska Meets Indiana

6min

Critical Showdowns: Nebraska vs. Indiana and Texas vs. Georgia Previews

8min

In-Depth Football Matchup Analysis and Predictions

13min

Analyzing Key College Football Matchups and Predictions

8min

After going 14-2 against the spread with his picks over the last 3 weeks, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is back to make his predictions for the biggest games of the weekend. He begins by discussing the game he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday on FOX as 5-1 Nebraska takes on undefeated and 16th ranked Indiana. He then makes his picks for two huge SEC matchups as #5 Georgia goes on the road for another Top-5 clash, this time against #1 Texas. He then breaks down the interesting matchups on both sides of the ball when #7 Alabama takes on #11 Tennessee. He discusses how #24 Michigan will look following their off week as they break in their new QB on the road against #22 Illinois. Klatt also makes his picks as #8 LSU heads to Arkansas in what could be a trap game for the Tigers and #6 Miami faces a tough road challenge at Louisville. He wraps up the picks by discussing the FOX College Football Friday matchup between #2 Oregon and Purdue and points out why that matchup could be closer than people think.

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