The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Week 13 Picks + James Franklin gets a new job & it’s getting awkward with Lane Kiffin
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Nov 20, 2025 Get ready for some thrilling college football action as top teams like Ohio State and Oregon face off this weekend. Joel Klatt highlights the stakes in the USC-Oregon matchup, framing it as a de facto playoff game. He discusses surprising betting lines for BYU and Oklahoma, offering picks and predictions. In coaching news, Klatt reacts to Virginia Tech's hiring of James Franklin and his potential for building a strong program. Meanwhile, he delves into the uncertainty surrounding Lane Kiffin's future at Ole Miss, raising the stakes even more!
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Julian San's Heisman Trajectory
- Julian San is playing at an elite level with exceptional accuracy and pocket processing.
- Joel Klatt thinks San has a legitimate Heisman trajectory if Ohio State wins its remaining key games.
Ohio State's Defensive Dominance
- Ohio State's defense is historically dominant, allowing roughly eight touchdowns in ten games.
- Klatt calls the linebacker duo and Caleb Downs the best positional defenders in college football.
USC–Oregon Is A Playoff Proxy
- Klatt frames USC vs Oregon as a de facto playoff game with major ranking consequences.
- He favors Oregon because their elite run game and pass defense expose USC's weaknesses, especially at Autzen.