The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

The pressure on college football head coaches is palpable this season. Kalen DeBoer is feeling the heat in Year 2 at Alabama, while James Franklin and LSU’s Brian Kelly grapple with lofty expectations. Lincoln Riley and Brent Venables are on the brink, with crucial early games shaping their futures. Josh Heupel's situation at Tennessee grows tense following Nico Iamaleava’s exit. In Florida, Billy Napier and Mike Norvell fight to assert dominance. Bill Belichick's debut at North Carolina adds another layer of intrigue to the high-stakes coaching landscape.

The growing interest in a 5+11 college football playoff model sparks lively debate. Klatt scrutinizes its implications for the Big 12 and the sport as a whole. He questions whether the model truly serves fan interests and fairness. An alternative playoff proposal introduces intriguing automatic qualifiers for the Big 12 and ACC. Klatt outlines essential criteria for a successful playoff system, pushing for more equitable representation. The discussion raises compelling questions about the future landscape of college football.

The College Football Playoff is undergoing a significant seeding model change for the upcoming season. The discussion highlights both the pros and cons of this shift. There's buzz around a potential 16-team playoff model for 2026, with various options on the table. Considerations for fairness and the impact on conference championships are examined. Klatt shares his thoughts on whether this expansion is the future of college football, making for an engaging debate on the sport's direction.

The discussion ranks the top 10 quarterbacks for the upcoming college football season, featuring both established players and exciting newcomers. Arch Manning and D.J. Lagway are highlighted alongside veterans like Drew Allar. Insights into two transfer quarterbacks and their potential to shine add intrigue. Klatt shares reservations about one player while praising another's athletic skills. The analysis covers individual performances, coaching impacts, and the overall evolution of college football, promising an electrifying season ahead.

Discussion kicks off with Michigan's self-imposed suspension for Sherrone Moore amid text deletion scandals, raising questions about NCAA penalties. The excitement around Notre Dame and Clemson's new long-term scheduling agreement highlights strategic shifts in college football. A passionate plea for reviving lost rivalries emerges, emphasizing the thrill these matchups bring. Finally, Klatt dives into possible scheduling reforms that balance competitive fairness with fan enjoyment, advocating for a thoughtful structure to improve the college football experience.

College football is heating up as analysts break down the Post-Spring Top 25. With teams like Ohio State and Texas in contention, there's a spotlight on Arch Manning and an analysis of Michigan's resilience after losing talent. Surprising rankings emerge, showcasing an underdog that could replicate Indiana's playoff journey. Oklahoma's offseason moves promise improvement, while the unpredictable landscape shakes up expectations for teams like Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Tune in for insights on coaching impacts and potential playoff contenders!

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt dives into Shedeur Sanders’ slide all the way to the 5th round of the NFL Draft, explaining why it happened to a player many believed would be selected in the Top 10. Klatt shares feedback he heard from people within the league and explains how things went from bad to worse as the picks continued to roll off the board (and why Shedeur landed in the perfect spot to prove people wrong). He also lists which teams were the biggest winners from the Draft before unveiling his Way-Too-Early Top 10 Prospects for next year’s Draft. Klatt wraps up the show by discussing the recent news around Madden Iamaleava - younger brother of Nico - as an NIL collective attempts to reclaim money paid out to him before he decided to transfer from Arkansas. He also points out why Tennessee can't have it both ways with how they've handled the Nico situation. 0:00-2:19 Intro2:20-5:34 Klatt’s 2025 NFL draft recap5:35-18:14 Why did Shedeur Sanders slide to the fifth round?18:15-21:10 Are the Browns the best landing spot for Shedeur Sanders?21:11-25:22 Klatt’s winners from the NFL Draft25:23-29:08 Klatt’s favorite moments from the NFL Draft29:09-34:31Klatt’s way too early top 10 for the 2026 Draft34:32-36:59 Arkansas NIL collective seeking to enforce buyout clause after Madden Iamaleava’s transfer to UCLA37:00-44:10 Tennessee reportedly reached out to several QBs after Iamaleava’s transfer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draft Week is finally here and FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt has his final Mock Draft ahead of the First Round on Thursday. His Mock opens with a shake-up at the top of the Draft with a surprise player move up into the Top 5. He reveals whether he believes the Browns or Giants will opt for a Quarterback or who ends up with blue chip prospects like Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter. He also projects where Shedeur Sanders lands and which team will select Jaxson Dart. He has the Dallas Cowboys making a splashy selection that will bolster Dak Prescott’s offense next season while Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs add a crucial piece to their offense.0:00-2:10 Intro2:11-3:05 Tennessee Titans3:06-4:09 Cleveland Browns4:10-5:28 New York Giants5:29-6:47 New England Patriots6:48-8:29 Jacksonville Jaguars8:30-9:23 Las Vegas Raiders9:24-10:29 New York Jets10:30-11:10 Carolina Panthers11:11-13:03 New Orleans Saints13:04-14:17 Chicago Bears14:18-15:29 San Franciso 49ers15:30-16:42 Dallas Cowboys16:43-17:32 Miami Dolphins17:43-19:08 Indianapolis Colts19:09-20:07 Atlanta Falcons20:08-21:08 Arizona Cardinals21:09-22:22 Cincinnati Bengals22:23-23:25 Seattle Seahawks23:26-24:10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers24:11-25:48 Denver Broncos25:49-26:47 Pittsburgh Steelers26:48-27:46 Los Angeles Chargers27:47-28:32 Green Bay Packers28:33-29:06 Minnesota Vikings29:07-29:57 Houston Texans29:58-31:03 Los Angeles Rams31:04-31:49 Baltimore Ravens31:50-32:22 Detroit Lions32:33-33:48 Cleveland Browns (trade with Washington)33:49-34:08 Buffalo Bills34:09-34:47 Kansas City Chiefs34:48-36:15 Philadelphia Eagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network’s lead Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ahead of next week’s NFL Draft in Green Bay. The two discuss the Quarterbacks at the top of the draft, where Shedeur Sanders could land and how they each evaluate Jaxson Dart as a prospect. They debate the gap between Ashton Jeanty and other Running Backs in the class including Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. They also make their picks for the strongest positions in this Draft Class and which player’s tape has been the most fun to break down during this process. The duo also discuss what makes the top Tight Ends in this draft, Michigan’s Colston Loveland and Penn State’s Tyler Warren, such elite prospects and how to separate them.0:00-2:07 Intro2:08-4:01 Daniel Jeremiah joins the show!4:02-8:07 Is Cam Ward the clear No. 1 QB in this draft?8:08-11:22 Evaluating Shedeur Sanders11:23-12:29 Evaluating Jaxson Dart12:30-17:36 Is Jaxson Dart challenging Shedeur Sanders for QB2?17:37-26:04 Who is the No. 1 Overall prospect?26:05-31:19 Is Travis Hunter a better prospect as a WR or CB?31:20-35:21 What makes Ashton Jeanty special as a running back?35:22-43:17 What is the deepest position group in the draft?43:18-46:49 Is Tyler Warren or Colston loveland TE1 in this draft?46:30-51:42 How high will Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson go in the NFL Draft?51:43-55:25 Underrated prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Tennessee starting QB Nico Iamaleava’s decision to enter the Transfer Portal after reportedly attempting to re-negotiate his NIL package to $4 million for next season. Klatt lays out why we shouldn’t be surprised that this is happening or that a football program is trying to take a stand in the NIL landscape after the pendulum had swung heavily in favor of the players. He explains why this situation is reminiscent of coaches negotiating larger and larger salaries except for one key difference. He also provides the fix to keep situations like this from getting out of control. Klatt wraps up the show by marveling at the final round of The Masters and Rory McIlroy’s dramatic win to complete the career Grand Slam.0:00-1:48 Intro1:49-8:09 Nico Iamaleava plans to enter the transfer portal after attempting to renegotiate NIL deal8:10-18:09 Will we see more “hold-outs” in college football going forward?18:10-21:09 What changes are needed for NIL to work better in today’s college football landscape?21:10-25:24 Is NIL to blame for the current issues in the sport?25:25-33:02 Masters recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices