The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

Who’s still alive to make the College Football Playoff?

Oct 30, 2024

As the playoff race heats up, a deep dive into which teams can still snag a spot is underway. Surprising contenders from the Big Ten are identified, revealing unexpected pathways to the playoffs. Controversial targeting penalties are also on the table, with calls for a reformation of the rules. Plus, insights into how the new playoff format shakes up opportunities, and an exploration of fan-favorite college towns make for an enjoyable listen.

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Quick takeaways

As the college football playoff landscape evolves, November games will significantly impact which teams remain viable contenders for the playoffs.

The discussion around targeting rules highlights the need for reform to ensure player safety without unfairly penalizing legitimate football plays.

Deep dives

Golden Age of College Football

The current state of college football is characterized as a golden age due to increased interest and engagement among fan bases. A pivotal point emphasized is that November games hold significant weight in determining playoff contenders. The excitement of recent matchups has reignited passion for the sport, with a focus on how this elevated interest positively impacts the landscape of college football, particularly in terms of team competitiveness and fan support.

Intro

2min

Playoff Projections and Pathways

31min

Questionable Targeting Calls and Rankings Dilemmas in College Football

4min

Rethinking College Football Rankings and Favorite College Towns

2min

Game Day Atmosphere and the Role of Medical Professionals

7min

As we head into November, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt looks at the college football landscape and determines which teams have a legitimate shot at making the College Football Playoff in the first year of the 12-team era. He goes conference by conference discussing which teams are alive and what they need to do to get into the Playoff. He lists which teams can afford a loss the rest of the way and which can’t. In the Big Ten, he has a surprise team that many have written off but has a pathway to backdoor their way into the Playoff. He also discusses the state of targeting in CFB and why it needs an overhaul before diving into the Mailbag to answer listener-submitted questions.

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