The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Week 5 College Football Picks: Oregon-Penn St, Alabama-Georgia, Ohio St-Washington & More!
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Sep 25, 2025 Joel Klatt delves into this weekend's thrilling college football matchups. He highlights USC's strong offense, led by Jaden Maiava, and previews the tightly contested Oregon vs. Penn State game, predicting a narrow victory for the Nittany Lions. The Alabama-Georgia clash features a home advantage for Georgia, while Ohio State faces its toughest test at Washington. Klatt analyzes LSU's defensive prowess and their potential breakout against Ole Miss, plus Auburn's struggle against Texas A&M's dynamic passing game. Expect exciting predictions and insights!
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USC Remembers Lincoln Riley's Strengths
- Joel Klatt argues USC's offense resembles Lincoln Riley's OU teams with elite efficiency and a strong run game.
- He highlights Jaden Maiava's dual-threat style and USC's improved, heavier defensive line generating sacks.
Leinart Comparison Boosts Maiava's Profile
- Klatt references his interview with Matt Leinart describing Jaden Maiava as similar to Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray.
- He uses that comparison to explain why Maiava elevates USC's offense.
Penn State's Urgency Vs Oregon's Road Test
- Klatt frames Penn State vs Oregon as a true prove-it game where environment and urgency favor Penn State.
- He predicts a classic one-point Penn State win but recommends taking Oregon +3.5 against the spread.