The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt previews the National Championship Game between #1 Indiana and #10 Miami and makes his pick in the matchup. He breaks down the keys on each side of the ball as Indiana’s Heisman-winning QB, Fernando Mendoza takes on Miami’s fearsome pass rush. Klatt also explains Carson Beck and Miami’s path to victory as the underdog and a potential mismatch that the ‘Canes can take advantage of. After making his pick for the final game of the 2025 Season, he examines the NFL decisions made by Oregon’s Dante Moore and Alabama’s Ty Simpson and the ripple effect into next season. 0:00-1:52 Intro1:53-14:43 Indiana offense breakdown14:44-23:33 Miami offense breakdown23:34-27:15 Klatt’s pick to win the national championship27:18-28:53 Dante Moore returning to Oregon for 202628:54-30:51 Ty Simpson turns down NIL offers to go to NFL Draft30:52-31:59 Coaches voted to adjust redshirt rule to allow 9 games without losing year’s eligibility Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the latest moves in the Transfer Portal as Oregon and Texas make big additions to reload for 2026. He also discusses what to make of Michigan’s lead RB Justice Haynes going into the Portal and Ohio State losing over 25 players into the Transfer Portal, including big recruits that have been with the team for only one season. Klatt examines whether teams need to change their recruiting philosophy in today’s era. He also disproves the narrative that Indiana is only winning because they have older players than their competition. Klatt wraps the show by laying out the fixes that would put an end to the recruiting/NIL/Transfer Portal madness that the sport is currently stuck in and why it’s critical to fix now before the best coaches in the country decide that the NFL is a more appealing option for them. 0:00-2:10 Intro2:11-7:19 Transfer portal news7:20-15:27 Ty Simpson continues to get NIL offers15:28-17:08 Ohio State and Michigan transfer portal news17:09-20:03 Demond Williams signs with Washington, then enters portal then decided to stay20:04-22:30 How to avoid another Demond Williams situation22:31-31:44 What’s the blueprint for a championship in today’s college football?31:45-45:20 What steps are necessary for fixing college football’s issues? Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Indiana and Miami advancing to face off in the National Championship Game.  He revels in #1 Indiana’s demolition of Oregon as Curt Cignetti’s group continues to roll through the Playoff, sparking a comparison to one of the best teams in recent memory. Klatt also breaks down the wild Semifinal between Miami and Ole Miss as Carson Beck & the Hurricanes stepped up in the biggest moment to return to knock off a valient Ole Miss team led by their QB Trinidad Chambliss. Following the Rebels' loss - which ensured a 3rd straight National Championship Game without an SEC team - Klatt examines the conversation around whether the SEC is still the best conference in College Football and how the sport would benefit from a shift in perspective.  0:00-1:46 Intro1:47-21:35 Indiana blows out Oregon to advance to National Championship21:36-38:58 Miami beats Ole Miss to advance to National Championship38:59-47:23 Has the SEC been dethroned as the best conference in college football? Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the College Football Playoff Semifinals between Indiana & Oregon and Miami vs Ole Miss. He explains why we should be talking about this Indiana team as one of the most dominant teams in recent memory as they take on the Ducks. Klatt points out Oregon’s best path to an upset against the only unbeaten team in the country. He then makes his pick as Miami takes on an Ole Miss team that is coming off a huge win over Georgia but also dealing with continued coaching uncertainty as several staff members are juggling two jobs – for Lane Kiffin’s LSU team and for the Rebels - as they prepare for the biggest game in Ole Miss history. Klatt also reacts to the latest Portal news as Indiana has found their QB and WR combo for next year’s team. He also discusses the latest moves by Penn State, bringing in DC D’Anton Lynn from USC and Matt Campbell’s QB from Iowa State, Rocco Becht. Klatt reacts to Kyle Whittingham’s hires at OC and DC for Michigan and the news that several key players for Michigan have entered the Transfer Portal. 0:00-1:56 Intro1:57-14:39 Peach Bowl preview14:40-22:52 Fiesta Bowl preview22:53-27:22 Transfer portal news around CFB Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchups as #1 Indiana dismantled Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Ohio State was upset by Miami, ending the Buckeyes shot at back-to-back National Championships. He explains why Indiana is the best team in the country and why issues that Ohio State masked during the regular season came back to bite them vs the Hurricanes. He also reacts to the incredible Ole Miss-Georgia game and gives Pete Golding and the coaching staff their flowers for navigating the turmoil of Lane Kiffin’s exit to knock the Bulldogs out of the Playoff. Klatt also explains why Oregon looks like a team that is on a mission after their demolition of Texas Tech. Klatt wraps up the show by agreeing with Dan Lanning and explaining the fixes that could improve the Playoff and why College Football thinks like renters rather than owners – to the detriment of the sport. 0:00-2:38 Intro2:39-10:41 Indiana blows out Alabama 38-3 in Rose Bowl10:42-24:28 Miami upsets Ohio State 24-14 to advance to CFP semifinals24:29-30:10 Ole Miss stuns Georgia 39-34 to move onto CFP semifinals30:11-35:03 Oregon shuts out Texas Tech 23-0 to advance to CFP semifinals35:04-44:03 What college football gets wrong with the playoff Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10  Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices