The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Penn State shocked by UCLA, Texas has big problems and who is #1 in Klatt’s Top 10?
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Oct 6, 2025 Penn State faces serious scrutiny after their shocking upset by winless UCLA, with play-calling and emotional fatigue highlighted as key issues. Texas's defeat against Florida raises questions about Arch Manning and the Longhorns' offensive struggles. Klatt reveals his latest Top 10 rankings, placing Ohio State at the top due to their impressive balance and elite defense. He also praises Michigan's growth and Bryce Underwood's potential to make a Playoff run, while reflecting on the chaos of college football this season.
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Classic Trap Game Explains Penn State Collapse
- Penn State suffered a classic trap game after an emotional loss to Oregon, showing lingering effects and poor preparation.
- Joel Klatt argues the team simply wasn't mentally or schematically ready to face a 0-4 UCLA with nothing to lose.
Match Scheme To Player Strengths
- Coaches must match scheme to the players' strengths and stop forcing ill-fitting game plans.
- Klatt says Penn State needs to return to the drawing board and put players in positions to succeed immediately.
Quarterback Not Primary Problem
- Klatt defends Drew Aller's performance and pins primary blame on play-calling, receivers and the offensive line.
- He shows specific plays where scheme choice (fourth-and-two read power, mesh vs. zone) and execution failed Penn State.