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‘USC to ten and Oregon to eleven’: Analyst Details the Chain Reaction the CFP Committee Would Face if USC Stuns Oregon

Joel Klatt, the FOX Sports analyst looked at Saturday’s matchup between USC and Oregon and saw exactly that. “For all intents and purposes, this is a playoff game,” Klatt said on The Joel Klatt Show this week.

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Fox analyst says committee used ‘eye test’ to put Notre Dame ahead of Alabama

Fox College Football Sports analyst and commentator Joel Klatt feels the committee used the ‘eye test’ in its decision to put Alabama behind Notre Dame in its latest rankings.

Joel Klatt names college football powerhouse that is 'too one-dimensional' to win a national championship

Alabama’s loss to Oklahoma was one of the defining results of the weekend, a 23-21 upset that threw the College Football Playoff race into chaos and reignited familiar doubts about the Crimson Tide’s balance.

Joel Klatt names the best team in college football right now

Even without their top two receivers, the Ohio State Buckeyes showed why they continue to sit at No. 1 in the rankings. In a commanding 48-10 victory over the UCLA Bruins, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day’s team left no question about its depth or balance.

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College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 17

‘Georgia Is the Best Team in the SEC’: Joel Klatt Points to a Hidden Factor Behind Georgia’s Response When Everything Looked Lost

Georgia’s 35-10 dismantling of Texas on Saturday night brought more than another victory. It brought clarity. FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt watched the Bulldogs outscored the Longhorns 21-0 in the fourth quarter and saw something beyond execution.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 17

Joel Klatt names the best team in SEC after Week 12

Week 12 left Joel Klatt of FOX Sports re-examining his thoughts on the SEC. After one particular matchup on Saturday, Klatt came away with a fresh understanding of who he sees as the top team in the deepest conference in college football.

Joel Klatt offers reasons for optimism after Michigan’s tight win over Northwestern

It appeared Michigan was going to coast to a victory in Wrigley Field on Saturday after the Wolverines took a 21-9 lead. But it was the opposite. Dominic Zvada nailed a 31-yard game-winning field goal as time expired to keep Michigan in College Football Playoff contention with a 24-22 win.

Joel Klatt Reveals Prediction on LSU Football's Top Head Coach Target's Future

The LSU administration continues navigating a coaching search in Baton Rouge following the firing of Brian Kelly in late October. After parting ways with Kelly, the LSU administration put together a search committee with new athletics director Verge Ausberry set to spearhead the group looking for a new decision-maker.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 14

Joel Klatt changes prediction on where Lane Kiffin will coach in 2026

Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin is now the hottest name in college football coaching. Amid a banner year with the Rebels and headed for the program's first-ever College Football Playoff appearance, rumors have run rampant, tagging his name to all the top open jobs.

Joel Klatt weighs in on BYU bounce back game against TCU

Late-night in Provo has a way of testing your nerve. Joel Klatt thinks this one does exactly that for a seasoned TCU passing attack and a BYU team that still has everything in front of it.

Joel Klatt predicts final score, winner for Ole Miss-Florida matchup

Ole Miss enters at 9-1 with a path to the College Football Playoff still alive, and they get Florida in Oxford on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Florida is 3-6 after a 38-7 loss at Kentucky that included three first-half interceptions and a halftime benching of DJ Lagway.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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Joel Klatt picks Notre Dame to win, Pittsburgh to cover

No. 9 Notre Dame travels to No. 22 Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers in one of Week 12’s marquee matchups in college football. Currently, the Fighting Irish are 12.5-point favorites on the road, according to BetMGM.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 13

Joel Klatt predicts final score, winner for Iowa-USC matchup

Joel Klatt likes the underdog on Saturday. On his show this week, the FOX analyst said Iowa's defense and style makes this "an insanely frustrating" matchup for USC and picked the Hawkeyes to win outright in Los Angeles.

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Joel Klatt predicts final score, winner for Georgia-Texas matchup

Georgia and Texas meet in a top-10 showcase with major College Football Playoff implications. FOX analyst Joel Klatt laid out why he trusts Georgia to close at home and why Texas must play a complete game to pull off the upset.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12

Joel Klatt names surprise top-25 team that controls its CFP fate

The conversation around the College Football Playoff picture has focused on the same names for weeks, but one surprise contender has entered the mix. During Wednesday’s episode of The Joel Klatt Show, the college football analyst spotlighted a team most fans wouldn’t expect to have a path to the postseason.

‘Black and White Decisions’: Joel Klatt Explains the Simple Shift That Helped Oregon and Indiana Close Games

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke have had good seasons leading their teams to solid records. But in recent games against Penn State and Iowa, respectively, both offenses struggled for long stretches before finding their rhythm when it mattered most.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 10

National college football analyst Joel Klatt compares the Oregon Ducks to a top SEC program, praising the Ducks

On the latest episode of The Joel Klatt Show, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt delivered high praise for the Oregon Ducks, emphasizing how the team’s versatility and physicality make them one of the most complete programs in college football this season.

Joel Klatt says Michigan football is battling two major problems with 3 games left

Michigan is enjoying a much-needed bye week after squeaking out a win against Purdue last weekend. The Wolverines escaped the Boilermakers with a 21-16 win and now Michigan is hopeful to get healthy for the final stretch run of the season.

Joel Klatt picks Oregon to win, Iowa to cover

According to BetMGM, No. 9 Oregon is a 6.5-point favorite against Iowa this weekend. On Thursday, FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt revealed his prediction for the pivotal Big Ten showdown.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / November 6

Joel Klatt Names Biggest Concern For Oregon Ducks' Playoff Hopes

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks have been one of the most dominant teams in college football, with their one loss being against the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers. While Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks are having a big season, their November schedule is challenging.

NFL News / Heartland College Sports / November 6

Joel Klatt Discusses CFP Rankings Valuing the Big 12

Joel Klatt isn’t exactly a Big 12 mouthpiece, but even he had to give the league its flowers this week. When the first College Football Playoff rankings dropped, Klatt went out of his way to point out that three Big 12 teams landed inside the top 13.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 6

Fox Sports' Joel Klatt Locks In Prediction for LSU Football vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

The LSU Tigers (5-3, 2-3 SEC) will hop on a flight and travel to Tuscaloosa in Week 11 for an SEC matchup against Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Colorado Buffaloes News / A to Z Sports / November 5

Former Colorado Buffaloes QB explains why Texas' No. 11 CFP ranking 'actually makes sense' — and what it means for their playoff hopes

When the College Football Playoff committee unveiled its first 2025 rankings Tuesday night, Texas’ No. 11 spot raised some eyebrows across the sport. However, for Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt, the Texas' ranking was less an insult than a message about how the committee wants to shape the future of college football.

Joel Klatt Names College Football Program That 'Wants to be Alabama'

The Auburn Tigers have just one double-digit-win season over the last 12 years. They're looking for their fourth head coach since 2013 after firing Hugh Freeze on Sunday.

NFL News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 31

Joel Klatt sends critical message before Ohio State vs. Penn State game

Fox Sports color commentator Joel Klatt can only get himself hyped up to a certain extent when it comes to calling "Big Noon Kickoff" games, especially those involving Ohio State.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 30

Does Preseason Bias Favor Texas Over Iowa in Rankings?

Two teams with identical 6-2 records are getting vastly different treatment in college football rankings. Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt believes preseason expectations created a bias that still influences how voters view these teams today. Texas entered the 2025 season ranked number one in the country.