The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Week 1 Takeaways plus Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s debut & Belichick’s blowout loss
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Sep 3, 2025 Michigan's freshman QB Bryce Underwood shines in his debut, showcasing impressive poise and key plays. A controversial targeting call leaves the Wolverines short-handed for their next clash against Oklahoma. Bill Belichick faces a rough start in his transition to college coaching after a heavy loss with UNC. The episode evaluates key takeaways from each major conference, highlighting potential power shifts with Miami and Florida State's resurgence, and Tennessee fans celebrating a great weekend.
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Underwood’s Poised True-Freshman Debut
- Bryce Underwood looked poised and made several accurate downfield throws in his true freshman start for Michigan.
- Joel Klatt sees a clear upgrade at quarterback that gives Michigan confidence to threaten nationally.
Use Tempo Versus Brent Venables
- Use tempo to disrupt Brent Venables' late-call defensive style and catch Oklahoma unset.
- Chip Lindsey should consider up-tempo, simpler reads to help Underwood on the road in Norman.
Targeting Rule Needs Two Categories
- Klatt strongly criticizes the targeting rule that auto-ejects defenders and carries suspensions to the next game's first half.
- He argues the rule conflates different severities and needs two targeting categories instead of automatic game removal.