The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Klatt’s College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction
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Oct 29, 2025 As November rolls in, a thrilling playoff prediction takes center stage. Key debates include whether Ohio State and Texas A&M can dominate their conferences and if Notre Dame can recover from an early-season slump. Surprising potential stumbles in the Big Ten are forecasted, which could shake up the playoff landscape. The case for on-campus quarterfinals is compellingly made, while listeners get insight on teams to root against for a clearer path to the postseason. The drama of college football is heating up!
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Ohio State As Default No.1 Seed
- Joel Klatt projects Ohio State to finish undefeated and win the Big Ten, securing a top seed in his November CFP model.
- He treats Ohio State as the default No.1 if they go 13-0, barring an undefeated SEC champ overtaking them.
A&M Projected To Dominate SEC
- Klatt projects Texas A&M to run the SEC and finish 13-0, placing them as a likely No.2 seed behind Ohio State.
- He notes the committee might weigh A&M's strength-of-schedule when deciding seeding.
Big 12 Could Produce A Dark Horse
- Klatt envisions a chaotic Big 12 where Texas Tech could run the table and win the conference title.
- He makes Tech a 12-1 champion after beating BYU and winning the Big 12 title game.