The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

Top 10 Surprises in the First Month of CFB Season & Explaining how NIL Deals are made & paid out

Oct 2, 2024

Joining the discussion is Joel Klatt, FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst. Klatt shares his top 10 surprises from the college football season, highlighting Indiana's undefeated start and Oklahoma's struggles. He dives into the unexpected offensive surge at Clemson and the decline of Florida State. The conversation also explores the Group of 5 playoff race, predicting Boise State or UNLV could earn a spot. Klatt breaks down the chaotic landscape of NIL deals, explaining how they are structured and the challenges players face with contracts.

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Joel Klatt highlights surprising performances from unexpected undefeated teams like Indiana and Duke, reshaping the college football landscape early this season.

The podcast delves into how NIL deals are structured and disbursed, influencing player decisions and team dynamics amidst rising financial obligations.

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Emergence of Unexpected Undefeated Teams

Several college football teams, including Indiana, Rutgers, Duke, and BYU, have emerged as undefeated surprises early in the 2024 season. Indiana's scoring offense ranks third in the nation, led by quarterback Curtis Rourke, who averages 274 passing yards per game and has thrown 11 touchdowns. The Hoosiers have demonstrated a strong commitment to both the run game and a diverse offensive strategy, making them a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, Rutgers and Duke have also achieved notable victories, with Duke boasting a victorious record under new coach Manny Diaz, showcasing the exciting dynamics within college football this season.

Intro

2min

Unexpected Triumphs and Trials in College Football

22min

Rising Stars and Stumbling Giants in College Football

7min

Analysis of Group of Five Teams: Boise State and UNLV Stand Out

4min

Navigating the Chaos of NIL Deals in College Football

9min

With the first month of the college football season in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his 10 biggest surprises – 5 Good & 5 Bad – of the early part of the season. From Oklahoma’s struggles with the ball to Clemson’s suddenly high-flying Offense as well as teams like Indiana being 5-0 to Florida’s State plummet out of the Top 10, Klatt details what makes each pick interesting in his mind.

He also takes a look at the race for the Group of 5 Playoff spot and explains why he thinks Boise State or UNLV will claim that place for a chance to play one of the heavyweights in the sport. Following UNLV QB Matthew Sluka’s decision to leave the program due to a dispute over NIL obligations, Klatt explains how NIL agreements are really being made in the sport and how they are actually paid out to the players.

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