The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

College Football Playoff First Round Picks & CFP Prediction

Dec 18, 2024

Get ready for the College Football Playoff as the host dives into thrilling matchups! Will Indiana pull off an upset against Notre Dame? How will SMU fare against a strong Penn State team? The analysis shifts to Clemson vs. Texas, highlighting concerns around Quinn Ewers. And can Ohio State bounce back against a formidable Tennessee squad? With insightful predictions and a complete playoff bracket reveal, you won't want to miss who the host thinks will claim the National Championship!

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Joel Klatt predicts Indiana's potential upset over Notre Dame, highlighting their improved execution and strong rushing defense against a rival.

Klatt emphasizes the exciting implications of the new 12-team playoff format and shares his picks for the upcoming thrilling matchups.

Deep dives

Thanksgiving Gratitude and NFL Viewing

The holidays bring an opportunity for gratitude, particularly for NFL fans, as NFL Sunday Ticket is now available on YouTube TV for just $209. This allows fans to enjoy playoff games with friends, utilizing multi-view features to switch between multiple games based on excitement levels. The speaker shares their experience of mastering the multi-view setup, emphasizing the ability to adapt as games progress. This service enhances the enjoyment of the football season, making it a worthwhile investment during this festive period.

Intro

4min

Clash of Titans: Indiana vs. Notre Dame

18min

Analyzing Key Matchups in College Football Playoff Games

3min

Analyzing Key Matchups in the College Football Playoff

11min

Game Plan Breakdown: Ohio State vs. Tennessee

9min

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the First Round Games of the College Football Playoff before making his full CFP bracket picks - including who he thinks will win the National Championship. He begins with the game between Indiana and Notre Dame and considers whether Curt Cignetti’s Cinderella squad can pull off the upset in South Bend. He then looks at SMU’s chances to knock off Penn State in State College and whether James Franklin will get a signature win of his tenure. Klatt breaks down the matchup between Clemson and Texas and discusses whether there should be concerns about Quinn Ewers in this matchup. He then analyzes the Tennessee-Ohio State game as the Buckeyes look to bounce back from their loss to Michigan. He discusses whether Ohio State will be able to correct their mistakes from that game against a team that is built similarly to the Wolverines with a strong Defensive Line and Run Game. Following his picks, he fills out his full bracket for the College Football Playoff and announces who he is picking to win the National Championship.

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