The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

Joel Klatt ranks the Top 5 Teams in the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, ACC and Non-Power 4

Oct 16, 2024

At the season's midpoint, exciting rankings of the top college football teams take center stage. Big Ten drama unfolds with Oregon's win and Ohio State's first loss. In the SEC, a competitive debate rises among teams like LSU and Georgia, all with at least one loss. The Big 12 sees intense competition, particularly between Kansas State and Colorado. Meanwhile, in the ACC, the clash between Miami and Clemson heats up. Lastly, the spotlight shines on the undefeated seasons of Army and Navy, hinting at thrilling late-season scenarios.

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Oregon Ducks top the rankings due to their strong performance and innovative coaching strategies, positioning them as elite contenders this season.

The intense competition in the Big 12, highlighted by Iowa State's resilience and Kansas State's grit, showcases the conference's depth and unpredictability.

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Oregon Ducks Takes Top Spot

Oregon Ducks are currently the top-ranked team after an impressive 6-0 start, highlighted by a significant victory over Ohio State. The team's success is attributed to their strong performance at the line of scrimmage, excelling in both offensive and defensive strategies. Quarterback Dylan Gabriel's improved passing game also bolstered the Ducks with explosive plays that made a considerable difference in matchups. Dan Lanning's innovative coaching techniques, including a brilliant strategic maneuver involving intentional penalty plays, have solidified Oregon's place among the elite teams in college football.

Intro

2min

Ranking the Top Contenders in College Football

4min

Analyzing the Top College Football Teams: Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12 Insights

22min

Ranking the Top Teams in the Big 12 and ACC

9min

Analyzing Rankings and Future Chaos in College Football

13min

At the midway point of the season, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 5 teams in each of the Power 4 Conferences as well as his Top 5 teams outside the Power Conferences. In the Big Ten, he considers the ramifications from Oregon and Penn State’s big wins last weekend and where to place Ohio State following their first loss of the season. In the SEC, teams like LSU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Georgia all have at least one loss and Klatt debates what order to place them. In the Big 12, several teams are in the running for a Top 5 spot and he discusses how he evaluates Kansas State and Colorado following their matchup last weekend. In the ACC, he breaks down how he separates Miami and Clemson at the top of the Conference. For his Top 5 teams outside the Power Conferences, he discusses Army and Navy’s undefeated starts and how there is an incredible late-season scenario that’s starting to feel more and more likely to happen.

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