The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

Can anyone stop Ohio State? Texas survives & Penn St moves on + Michigan beats Alabama again

Jan 2, 2025

Ohio State continues to dominate, having delivered a stunning victory over Oregon. The analysis debates who can challenge this powerhouse in the playoffs. Attention turns to Texas, which narrowly avoided an upset against Arizona State, and a deep dive into Penn State's crucial win against Boise State reveals some underlying issues. Meanwhile, Michigan's triumph over Alabama sparks discussions about shaking up the SEC's dominance narrative. Changes to the playoff structure are also proposed, suggesting more respect for storied bowls like the Rose Bowl.

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Quick takeaways

Ohio State's recent victories demonstrate their peak performance level, making them a formidable contender for the national championship.

Texas's narrow survival against Arizona State highlighted their inconsistencies, raising concerns as they prepare for a tougher semifinal matchup.

Penn State's victory over Boise State revealed strategic flaws that must be addressed to succeed against stronger playoff opponents.

Deep dives

Ohio State Dominates in the Rose Bowl

Ohio State delivered an explosive performance in the Rose Bowl against Oregon, showcasing their offensive prowess. The Buckeyes dominated early, with standout player Jeremiah Smith making a remarkable impact, totaling over 180 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Ohio State's dynamic roster is finally clicking, suggesting they are playing at their full potential, making them a formidable contender for the national championship. As they prepare for the semifinal match against Texas, their combination of explosive offense and now-improved defense positions them as the best team in college football.

Intro

4min

Rising Stars of Ohio State Football

12min

Critique of College Football's Playoff Structure and the Importance of the Rose Bowl

9min

Peach Bowl Showdown and Game Analysis

23min

Challenging the SEC Narrative: Big Ten's Rise in College Football

7min

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Ohio State’s emphatic win over #1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl as the Buckeyes continue to look like the best team in the nation. He discusses what Ohio State has figured out in their last 2 games that has resulted in the back-to-back blowout wins in the CFP and whether anyone can beat them when they are at this level. He also explains why the CFP format let Oregon down before proposing a permanent site for the National Championship Game. Klatt then debates how to feel about Texas after they moved onto the Semifinal but did so by narrowly escaping an upset-minded Arizona State squad. He gives Cam Skattebo his flowers after a performance for the ages and gives his take on the controversial targeting no-call at the end of the game. Klatt also explains why Penn State’s win over Boise State was big for the program but also covered up some issues they’ll have to fix to win in the next round. Finally, he discusses Michigan’s win over Alabama and Illinois’ win over South Carolina and hopes that the narrative of the SEC clearly being the best conference this year can finally be put to bed for the good of the sport as a whole.

0:00-1:28 Intro

1:29-2:30 Sugar Bowl postponed

2:31-19:33 Ohio State blows out Oregon in Rose Bowl

19:34-25:31 Rose Bowl should be the National Championship game

25:32-39:34 Texas survives Arizona State in 39-31 win

39:35-47:57 Penn State beats Boise State 31-14

47:58-54:37 Have bowl results ended the narrative that SEC was the best conference this season?

54:38-55:22 Outro

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