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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Indiana's Learning Experience
- Indiana struggled against Ohio State's pressure, especially on special teams, during a game Joel Klatt called.
- Klatt believed they'd improve with another opportunity, as these were fixable mistakes, not personnel issues.
Key Matchup: Run vs. Rush Defense
- Notre Dame's strength is its dynamic run game, while Indiana boasts the top-ranked rush defense.
- This creates a strength-versus-strength matchup, making the game's outcome dependent on this clash.
Trusting Rourke and Indiana's Defense
- Klatt trusts Curtis Rourke more than Riley Leonard at quarterback, and Indiana's defense has been consistently good.
- Notre Dame's defense faltered against USC, while Indiana limited Ohio State's offense effectively.