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The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

130 Episodes

33 minutes | Mar 20, 2023
Joel Klatt reveals his top 50 players in the 2023 NFL Draft
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his top 50 players ahead of this year’s NFL Draft. Joel explains why he’s particularly high on Iowa TE Sam LaPorta and Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker. Then, Joel shares his thoughts on Kentucky QB Will Levis and what concerns him about his game. In his top 30, Joel is particularly high on Alabama CB Brian Branch, Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer, and Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. Joel explains why Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in his Top 10 on his big board and reveals why he feels his #1 player is going under the radar. Finally, Joel explains why he believes the Big 12’s plan to launch a combined pro day is a great idea and will have a great impact on college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39 minutes | Mar 13, 2023
Daniel Jeremiah on his latest Top 50 Draft Prospects list and Anthony Richardson’s rise
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes in NFL Network Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah to the show to discuss his latest Top 50 Prospects list and give out some players that that are flying under the radar. The two also debate how Jaxon Smith-Njigba projects in the NFL compared to his former Ohio St teammates Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Daniel then shares what he heard at the NFL Combine about the potential of Anthony Richardson to be selected above Bryce Young or CJ Stroud and why Bijan Robinson shouldn’t be viewed as just a Running Back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 minutes | Mar 7, 2023
2023 NFL Combine reaction: Evaluating Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, CJ Stroud & other Ohio State stars
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his reactions to the NFL Combine including how much we should take from Anthony Richardson’s record-breaking workout and why Alabama QB Bryce Young’s measurements shouldn’t change our opinion of him. Then, Joel shares his insight from calling C.J. Stroud’s games over the last 2 seasons and what his Ohio State teammate, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, projects to be in the NFL. Finally, Joel shares what makes Texas RB Bijan Robinson so special and how high he should go in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 minutes | Feb 28, 2023
Klatt’s Top 5 QBs in the Draft and the real benefits of shortening games in CFB
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Top 5 QBs in the upcoming NFL draft and gives his thoughts on the most polarizing QB prospect in the class, Florida’s Anthony Richardson. Then, Joel dives into the proposed rule changes to shorten games in college football and shares his thoughts on how the actual effects of these changes could help level the playing field in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 minutes | Feb 20, 2023
Mailbag Episode: Is this the start of another “Ten Year War” between Ohio St & Michigan?
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the mailbag and answers listener-submitted questions including whether Ohio State and Michigan are headed into another “10 Year War” in the rivalry. Joel also breaks down his weekly prep for broadcasts during the college football season and hands out some advice on how to navigate the college football season with your significant other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50 minutes | Feb 16, 2023
Gus Johnson on his broadcasting journey and going back to school at Harvard
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes in his on-air partner on FOX BIG NOON broadcasts, Gus Johnson. Joel and Gus discuss a wide range of topics from their beginnings as broadcasters, their favorite moments from their years together and what it’s like in the booth when Gus gives one of his signature calls. Then, the guys discuss Gus’ decision to return to school and attend Harvard University ahead of the release of FOX Sports Films latest documentary: BACK TO SCHOOL WITH GUS JOHNSON which premieres Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7:00 PM ET on FOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 minutes | Feb 14, 2023
Officiating takes center stage at Super Bowl plus Oklahoma and Texas head to SEC early
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his reaction to the dramatic ending of Super Bowl LVII and his thoughts on the controversial call in the final 2 minutes. He dives into the rules he believes officials should follow when making a big call that could decide the outcome including whether the time of game should matter. Then Joel breaks down Oklahoma and Texas agreeing to join the SEC a year early and what the move means for those two programs’ Playoff hopes in the future. Finally, Joel wraps up the show with some mailbag questions which leads to his cautionary tale of what not to do in a marriage proposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39 minutes | Feb 9, 2023
Klatt's plan to fix the CFB calendar, Alabama coordinator hires & Brian Ferentz contract
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his plan for how to fix the recruiting cycle and CFB calendar with two major changes. Then, Joel touches on Alabama bringing in Tommy Rees to be the Tide's new OC and Kevin Steele to be the new DC. Joel also discusses Brian Ferentz's new contract with Iowa and why he feels like it is particularly unfair to the players. Lastly, Joel dives into the mailbag answering questions about life, the Super Bowl and football movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39 minutes | Feb 2, 2023
National Signing Day surprises, misconceptions about Ohio State’s class, and Mailbag
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his main takeaways from National Signing Day. Joel explains how some schools utilize NIL differently on the recruiting trail, and how that impacts their ability to recruit elite prospects. Then, Joel discusses misconceptions regarding Ohio State’s recruiting class and describes why it’s better than people might think. Next, Joel discusses which teams’s recruiting classes surprised him both positively and negatively. Finally, Joel answers your questions in the inaugural Mailbag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
40 minutes | Jan 30, 2023
Mahomes and Hurts' college days, Alabama coordinator changes, & the great pen debate of 2023
Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares stories of the two Super Bowl-bound QBs, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, from their days back in college. Then, Joel discusses the impact of Bill O'Brien leaving Alabama for the Patriots and brings up some names Saban should consider for his open coordinator jobs. Then, Joel touches on Ohio State hiring former All-American LB James Laurinaitis and why he thinks it could be a home run hire before he discusses the great pen debate of 2023 and why he shows loyalty to the same pen and notebooks. Lastly, Joel introduces our new mailbag segment. Send an email to thejoelklattshowmailbag@gmail.com for a chance to have your submission read on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39 minutes | Jan 23, 2023
Coach Prime does it again, the NCAA comes after Michigan while Florida’s NIL Collective deal falls apart and Klatt’s Top 5 Most Interesting Transfers for 2023
Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the latest 5-star signing by Deion Sanders at Colorado and why he believes the Buffaloes will be a playoff contender in just two years. Next, Joel breaks down the week at Michigan that saw Jim Harbaugh announce his return but also the firing of their co-offensive coordinator and what it means for the team next season. Then, Joel details his problem with the NCAA’s decision to investigate the Wolverine program for minor infractions while the NIL collective at Florida has a $13 Million deal with 5-star QB Jadan Rashada fall through without penalty. And finally, Klatt gives his Top 5 Most Interesting Transfers for this upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37 minutes | Jan 16, 2023
Big Ten Commissioner heads to NFL, Ohio State has new OC, & Harbaugh's Michigan future uncertain
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is back to discuss the biggest news and storylines from the early days of the offseason in college football. First, Joel shares his thoughts on former Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren’s move to become the President/CEO of the Chicago Bears. He also explains why the next Big Ten commissioner will have major influence on the future of college football. Then, Joel discusses Ohio State’s decision to promote Brian Hartline to be the new offensive coordinator and Jim Harbaugh’s uncertain future at Michigan. Finally, Joel analyzes Clemson’s hire of Garrett Riley, the reigning Broyles Award winner for the top assistant coach in college football, to be their new offensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 minutes | Jan 12, 2023
Joel Klatt’s Way-Too-Early Top 10 rankings
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his way-too-early top 10 rankings ahead of the 2023 season. Georgia is at the top coming off back-to-back national championships, followed by Michigan, Ohio State, and Alabama in his tier one of the top ten. Joel also shares the seven teams he left off the top ten but were close. Then, Joel breaks down the four teams he believes will climb the most next season and improve their record by at least four wins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32 minutes | Jan 10, 2023
Georgia destroys TCU in the National Championship
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Georgia’s blowout win over TCU in the National Championship game. Joel discusses his experience at SoFi Stadium for the game and describes what he saw in the lead-up, during the actual game, and the aftermath. Then, Joel shares his thoughts on what this means for Kirby Smart, Stetson Bennett, and the Georgia football program now that the Bulldogs have won back-to-back titles. Georgia is now definitively the top program in the country and they showed why in their win over the Horned Frogs. Finally, Joel explains why a blowout result like this is far less likely to occur in an expanded CFP, and why it is better for the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 minutes | Jan 5, 2023
National Championship Preview: TCU and Georgia's keys to success
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the National Championship game between TCU and Georgia. Georgia is looking to become first repeat National Champion since Alabama in 2011-12. TCU, on the other hand, is looking to become the first team to start a season unranked in the Preseason AP Poll and win a national title since Georgia Tech in 1990. Joel breaks down why Max Duggan and Quentin Johnston need to have a big game for TCU to have success, and explains why Brock Bowers is the key to Georgia's balance. Joel reveals why he thinks a lot of points will be scored in the game and believes it will be a battle until the very end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 minutes | Jan 4, 2023
USC's defense crumbles, Penn State's future & other New Year's Six bowl reactions
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his reaction to the non CFP New Year's Six Bowl games. Joel talks about Tennessee's impressive win over Clemson in the Orange Bowl, and if Clemson is falling out of the elite teams in college football. Then, he praises Alabama for their dominant win over Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl. Next, he talks about USC's defense crumbling against Tulane in the Cotton Bowl, and stresses the importance for Lincoln Riley to improve the Trojans' defense. Lastly, Joel shows some love to Penn State for their Rose Bowl win, and wonders if the Nittany Lions can breakthrough Michigan and Ohio State in the Big Ten East next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44 minutes | Jan 2, 2023
Georgia rallies to beat Ohio State, TCU stuns Michigan
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts on the epic CFP semifinal matchups between Ohio State-Georgia and TCU-Michigan. First, Joel talks through the Peach Bowl and breaks down how Georgia was able to come back to defeat Ohio State 42-41 and why Kirby Smart’s timeout to prevent Ohio State from converting on a fake punt and Marvin Harrison Jr.’s injury were so crucial to the Bulldogs' victory. Then, Joel discusses the Fiesta Bowl and explains what went wrong for Michigan in their stunning loss to TCU. Finally, Joel explains why even Georgia needs an offense capable of winning a game in which your defense give up 40+ points to win a Championship in today's college football, and gives his solution for fixing the problems with targeting and instant replay in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37 minutes | Dec 30, 2022
College Football Playoff Preview: Ohio State vs. Georgia and TCU vs. Michigan
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the College Football Playoff semifinal games featuring Ohio State-Georgia in the Peach Bowl and TCU-Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl. First, Joel shares his thoughts on the matchup between the Buckeyes and the Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl, and explains the keys to the game for both teams. Georgia needs to be themselves and lean into their identity, while Ohio State should try and exploit Georgia’s pass defense. Then, Joel shifts to the Fiesta Bowl matchup. Joel explains why Michigan is such a big favorite, and describes the path to victory for both teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 minutes | Dec 29, 2022
New Year's Six Bowl Game Previews
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the non CFP New Year’s Six games. Joel breaks down the key match-ups and storylines in the Orange Bowl between Tennessee and Clemson, the Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Kansas State, the Rose Bowl between Utah and Penn State, and the Cotton Bowl between USC and Tulane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
38 minutes | Dec 26, 2022
Joel Klatt’s Bowl Preview Extravaganza!
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews some of the biggest bowl games leading up to the New Year’s Six games. Joel breaks down the key match-ups and storylines in the Guaranteed Rate bowl between Wisconsin and Oklahoma State, the Holiday bowl between Oregon and North Carolina, the Cheez-it Bowl between Oklahoma and Florida State, the Alamo Bowl between Washington and Texas, and the Gator Bowl between Notre Dame and South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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