The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast College Football Week 9 Picks & Previews
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Oct 23, 2025 This week dives into exciting college football matchups, starting with #2 Indiana facing a rebound UCLA. Joel highlights Texas A&M's strategy against LSU and Michigan's strong run game against Michigan State. He examines Ole Miss's road challenges against Oklahoma and breaks down Illinois's tactics to upset Washington. Vanderbilts hopes are assessed as they host Missouri, while the show wraps up exploring a proposed 24-team playoff model and its implications for future seasons.
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Onsite Preview: Indiana vs. UCLA
- Joel Klatt describes going to Bloomington to cover Indiana vs. UCLA and praises Indiana's rise under Kurt Sgambati.
- He contrasts UCLA's turnaround under interim coach Tim Skipper and new play caller Jerry Neuheisel with Indiana's balanced top-five offense and defense.
Teaching 'Why' Transformed UCLA Offense
- Joel Klatt notes UCLA improved because coaches taught the 'why' behind plays, not just the what and how.
- That conceptual teaching freed Nico Iamaleava to play more confidently and effectively in recent weeks.
Indiana's Elite Balance And Scheme
- Klatt highlights Indiana as the sole team in the top five for both scoring offense and defense, emphasizing balance.
- He credits coordinators Mike DeBord (offense) and Brian Hayes (defense) for attacking opponent tendencies effectively.