The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

In this lively discussion, Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, now an analyst for Big Noon Kickoff, dives into USC's impressive season start and their challenging matchup against Michigan. He highlights key player performances and coaching changes that sparked the Trojans' resurgence. Joel Klatt ranks the top teams in the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12, categorizing them by tiers. They also analyze Florida and Florida State's recruitment woes, suggesting it's time for Miami to capitalize on their rivals' struggles.

Arch Manning, the talented quarterback for Texas, discusses his impressive performance and the intriguing QB situation for the Longhorns. Joel Klatt dives into Alabama's explosive win over Wisconsin, praising Jalen Milroe while noting potential red flags. The conversation shifts to Georgia's nail-biting win at Kentucky, questioning the consistency of their performance. Lastly, Klatt evaluates Michigan's ongoing QB dilemma and celebrates another standout showing by Travis Hunter from Colorado. College football is heating up!

Join Jenny Taft, a sideline reporter with roots in Madison, as she discusses the unique challenges of her role and a memorable post-Covid moment. Former Badgers Melvin Gordon III and Derek Watt share their nostalgic college experiences and debate the implications of NIL deals on player loyalty. Heisman winner Mark Ingram II previews the upcoming Alabama vs. Wisconsin showdown while the group engages in a hilarious football trivia challenge. It’s an exciting blend of memories, insights, and spirited banter that captures the heart of college football!

Joel Klatt, Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst, shares his insights on this weekend's must-watch games. He offers a deep dive into the high-stakes matchup between Alabama and Wisconsin at Camp Randall, plus a fierce Top-20 clash between Arizona and Kansas State. Klatt also discusses the thrilling SEC face-off of LSU vs. South Carolina, and the possible upset with Boston College challenging Missouri. Don't miss his take on rivalry games, highlighting Oregon's battle against Oregon State and Coach Prime's Colorado facing off with Colorado State!

Joel Klatt, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst, delves into the season's standout teams like Tennessee, Miami, and USC. He assesses their early performances and what’s needed for validation. Klatt confronts the contrasting seasons of Clemson and evaluates Ohio State's evolving running game. Oregon's narrow wins raise questions about their national title hopes. He also ranks his early Heisman favorites, making it a thrilling dive into college football's highs and lows.

Joel Klatt, FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst, dives into a thrilling Week 2 filled with surprises. He praises Texas for their commanding victory over Michigan, declaring them a Tier 1 team, while expressing concerns about the Wolverines' performance. Klatt also discusses Nebraska's much-anticipated win against Coach Prime's Colorado, highlighting the support from Lincoln fans and the potential challenges ahead for Colorado. Finally, he reflects on Notre Dame's upset loss and how it impacts their playoff aspirations, unraveling their momentum from the previous week.

After going 5-1 against the spread with his Week 1 picks, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games in Week 2 of the CFB season. Klatt begins with a breakdown of the game he will be calling on Saturday: the huge Top-10 matchup between #3 Texas and #10 Michigan in Ann Arbor on FOX Big Noon Saturday. He then makes his pick for Coach Prime and Colorado’s trip to Lincoln to take on Matt Rhule and Nebraska in a game that could determine the direction of the season for each of these two rivals. Klatt also discusses whether #7 Oregon will bounce back after a lackluster Week 1 performance when they take on Boise State and star RB Ashton Jeanty. He also makes his picks for #14 Tennessee’s Top-25 matchup with #24 NC State and the Cy-Hawk game between #21 Iowa and Iowa State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brady Quinn, a former Notre Dame quarterback and current FOX analyst, joins to discuss the Irish's impressive victory and how Marcus Freeman is shaping the team’s future. They dive into Michigan's intriguing quarterback situation as they prepare to face Texas. The conversation also highlights standout freshmen like Dylan Raiola and Jeremiah Smith, who are poised to impact their programs significantly, alongside worries about Oregon’s performance and Florida State's unexpected struggles.

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a wild first week of the season. He discusses the teams that impressed him the most including Notre Dame after their huge road win at Texas A&M. He also breaks down the impact of USC’s come-from-behind win over LSU on the Big Ten and Playoff Picture. Miami and Georgia made early-season statements while Clemson continues to fall further from the top teams in the sport, but Klatt reveals why the lack of transfers isn’t the biggest reason for their downturn. Klatt considers whether Penn State is ready to take the next step following an impressive win at West Virginia. Michigan’s win over Fresno State was more difficult than their fans had hoped but Klatt thinks expectations for this team need to be reset while drawing comparisons to previous teams in the Harbaugh era. Colorado and Coach Prime also won their opener with star performances from Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter but were there warning signs of issues that could hurt them down the road? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Klatt, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst, dives into the action of Week 1. He highlights the potential trap game for Deion Sanders and Colorado against North Dakota State. Klatt shares insights on the crucial match between #8 Penn State and West Virginia, including key strategies for both teams. He evaluates Clemson’s chances of upsetting #1 Georgia and the tough opener for #7 Notre Dame against #20 Texas A&M. Klatt also identifies #23 USC vs #13 LSU as the most consequential game of the week.