The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Alabama & Notre Dame keep rising, another Georgia comeback, Michigan’s bounce back & Klatt’s Top 10
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Oct 20, 2025 A thrilling weekend in college football saw four Top-10 teams fall. Alabama solidifies its status as an SEC powerhouse with a convincing win over Tennessee. Meanwhile, Notre Dame showcases a balanced offense despite challenging weather during their victory against USC, whose struggles continue on defense. Georgia's resilience shines through another comeback win. Michigan bounces back impressively, hinting at a return to form. Lastly, the firing of Florida's coach sparks discussions about potential replacements and the coaching landscape.
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Alabama Emerges As A Title Contender
- Alabama's four-game stretch against Top-20 opponents proves they're the SEC's current class and a legitimate national title contender.
- Their elite passing with Ty Simpson plus improving run defense makes them dangerous against top teams.
Don't Waste The Final Timeout Near Half
- Avoid burning your final timeout before the end of the half when inside the red zone on the road.
- Use passing sets to preserve run-pass conflict and create multiple plays to score.
Notre Dame's Run Game Is Its Core Answer
- Notre Dame shows it has answers beyond QB play by controlling the game with a physical run attack and versatile backs.
- That balance makes them a realistic 10-2 team and a plausible Playoff selection despite QB struggles.