The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Klatt’s reaction to the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the season
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Nov 5, 2025 The latest rankings reveal Texas at #11, stirring debate on their playoff prospects. Klatt highlights the Big 12's potential for multiple bids, contrasting it with the ACC's struggles. He argues the committee values Big Ten teams, setting the stage for a possible fourth bid. As the season progresses, Klatt identifies Oregon as a team that could falter under pressure, while suggesting Texas is poised to break into the playoff picture. The analysis is packed with insights on scheduling and committee biases!
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Texas Remains Playoff-Alive At 9-3
- Joel Klatt says Texas at 9-3 is still very much alive for the playoff because the committee values tough non-conference scheduling.
- Losing at Ohio State early won't hurt Texas much because the committee rewards teams that schedule difficult non-conference games.
Schedule Tough Non-Conference Games
- Encourage teams to schedule tough non-conference opponents because the committee rewards that approach.
- Avoid padding schedules with easy home games that provide little committee value.
Big 12 Is Being Valued Heavily
- Klatt highlights strong committee valuation of the Big 12 with multiple teams high in the rankings.
- BYU and Texas Tech both sit in top-10 range, creating a realistic path for multiple Big 12 teams to reach the playoff.