The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

Is it safe to buy in on Tennessee, Miami and USC? Who are Clemson and Oregon? Ohio State is rolling

Sep 11, 2024

Joel Klatt, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst, delves into the season's standout teams like Tennessee, Miami, and USC. He assesses their early performances and what’s needed for validation. Klatt confronts the contrasting seasons of Clemson and evaluates Ohio State's evolving running game. Oregon's narrow wins raise questions about their national title hopes. He also ranks his early Heisman favorites, making it a thrilling dive into college football's highs and lows.

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Joel Klatt

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Quick takeaways

Tennessee's impressive resurgence includes strong quarterback play from Nico Iamaliava, but critical upcoming games will test their true capabilities.

Miami's potential championship aspirations are bolstered by Cam Ward's standout performances, with an ultimate test looming against rival Florida State.

Deep dives

Tennessee's Promising Season

Tennessee has emerged as a strong contender in college football, particularly highlighted by their new quarterback, Nico Iamaliava. Initially, questions surrounded his ability to replicate the success of former quarterback Hendon Hooker. However, Iamaliava has impressed with nearly a 75% completion rate, throwing for five touchdowns against two interceptions, signaling the team's return to explosive form. The upcoming challenging games, especially the matchup against Oklahoma on September 21st, will be critical in determining the team's true capabilities as they aim for an SEC Championship appearance.

Intro

2min

Assessing College Football Performance

8min

Analyzing Miami and USC: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Critical Matchups

8min

Weekend Check-In: Evaluating Team Performances and Heisman Contenders

13min

Quarterback Mastery and Community Engagement

2min

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt takes a look at teams that have really impressed early in the season: Tennessee, Miami and USC and discusses if the first two weeks have answered the questions he had for them and what they still need to accomplish for fans to know they are for real. He then looks at another 3 teams that have had very different seasons so far and gives his thoughts on how he evaluates them right now: which Clemson is the real one – the one that got blown out by Georgia or the one that hung 66 on Appalachian State? Is Ohio State’s running game under Chip Kelly already changing life in Columbus? How concerned should we be about Oregon’s two narrow wins this season – are they the National Title contender many envisioned entering the season? Finally, Klatt gives an early look at the Heisman race by ranking his Top 5 through two weeks.

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