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Joel Klatt explains why Michigan should be rewarded by College Football Playoff Committee

On Tuesday evening, the weekly College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings were announced on ESPN, and the Michigan Wolverines came in slotted at No. 15. This means that if the playoffs were to start today, UofM would be on the outside looking in.

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'Notre Dame is Better Than Miami Today': Colin Cowherd, Joel Klatt Analyze Current CFB Rankings

With only a handful of weeks remaining in the college football season, those national rankings are beginning to finally mean something. As is typical, the latest standings have everyone talking, including Colin Cowherd and Joel Klatt, who had contrasting opinions.

Joel Klatt News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 26

Joel Klatt makes bold statement on Ohio State-Michigan rivalry that both fan bases can agree on

Ohio State vs Michigan week is finally here, and both fan bases won't agree on much, but one thing they can agree on is that the Buckeyes and Wolverines have the best rivalry in college football.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 26

Joel Klatt Reveals Official Prediction for Lane Kiffin Amid LSU Football's Pursuit

The LSU Tigers have emerged as serious threats to lure Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin out of Oxford amid a three-team battle for his services. No. 7 Ole

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College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / November 26

Joel Klatt Predicts Lane Kiffin's Next Move Amid Ole Miss, LSU, Florida Pursuit

The race for Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is heating up with the Rebels shot-caller remaining non-committal to a future in Oxford. No. 7 Ole Miss (10-1, 6-1 SEC) is within arms reach of clinching a spot in the College Football Playoff, but it's the future of Kiffin that remains the hottest topic across the sport.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / November 25

Joel Klatt Makes Bold Statement on Lane Kiffin Amid Ole Miss, LSU, Florida Pursuit

As the Ole Miss Rebels await a decision from Lane Kiffin, the program remains in headlines with social media swirling amid a three-team battle for their decision-maker.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / November 25

Havoc in the Making: Analyst Explores Oregon’s Chances in the College Football Playoff

Oregon’s playoff position is getting better, not worse. The seventh-ranked Ducks took care of business Saturday with a 42-27 win over USC, and they did it without a fully healthy roster.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 24

Joel Klatt Makes Bold Statement on Lane Kiffin As LSU Tigers, Ole Miss, Florida Push

The LSU Tigers continue their pursuit of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin with the administration in Baton Rouge circling the Rebels shot-caller as the No.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 24

Joel Klatt Believes Oregon Ducks Should Jump Teams in 2025 College Football Playoff Picture

The Oregon Ducks have been one of the top teams in college football, but are a strange team to dissect. They are seventh in the AP Poll, but do not control their own destiny in terms of being able to make the Big Ten Championship Game as the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes are ahead of them in the standings.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 24

Joel Klatt sends strong message to Lane Kiffin amid Florida, LSU rumors

While the weekend of the Egg Bowl is always significant for fans of Ole Miss and Mississippi State, this year's matchup certainly carries for extra cache for Rebel fans.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 24

Joel Klatt says Michigan is closing in on a top-10 ranking after win over Maryland

Michigan put together its best performance of the season this past weekend in College Park. The Wolverines walked away with a 45-20 win, and Michigan was without several of its starters for the game.

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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

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 22

Joel Klatt Makes Definitive Statement on Lane Kiffin's Future Decision Amid Buzz

The LSU Tigers have emerged as serious threats to lure Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin out of Oxford as the program finalizes a record-setting contract offer.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 22

Where USC Trojans Could Land In Rankings With A Win Over Oregon

The No. 15 USC Trojans brace for their most competitive matchup yet, on the road at No. 7 Oregon for what has shaped up to be a College Football Playoff elimination game.

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 20

Joel Klatt explains why a 10-2 resume for Michigan would prevail in playoff discussions

When the College Football Playoff rankings were revealed on ESPN by the committee on Tuesday night, the 8-2 Michigan Wolverines remained at No. 18 with two games to go.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Joel Klatt Names Major College Football Program That Can't Win the National Championship

Going into last weekend's games, the Alabama Crimson Tide appeared to be one of the top teams in college football. They had won eight consecutive games, including four straight against ranked opponents, and were ranked No.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / November 20

Joel Klatt Predicts Lane Kiffin's Decision as Ole Miss, LSU, Florida Stay in Pursuit

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is the talk of the town as the coaching carousel heats up with the Rebels decision-maker's future in Oxford uncertain. No.

NFL News / BYU Cougars on SI / November 20

Joel Klatt Couldn't Believe the Line for No. 11 BYU at Cincinnati

Last Saturday, BYU was a three-point favorite entering a home game against TCU. The Cougars, who where coming off their first loss of the season, responded by dominating the Horned Frogs 44-13.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 20

Joel Klatt Reveals Stunning New Prediction for Lane Kiffin As LSU Football Pursues

As the LSU Tigers navigate a coaching search in Baton Rouge, Ole Miss Rebels decision-maker Lane Kiffin has emerged as the No. 1 target on the board for the administration.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 19

‘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.

NFL News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 19

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.

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 13

'I really want to take the Sooners in this game' - Fox Sports' Joel Klatt predicts the final score of Oklahoma vs Alabama

Alabama will host the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend in what's essentially a "revenge game" for the Crimson Tide. Oklahoma beat Alabama 24-3 in Norman last season.

Georgia Bulldogs News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 3

Joel Klatt names college football powerhouse that has 'major flaws'

With November here, the race for the College Football Playoff starts to resemble a beauty contest. Every contestant is a good contestant, but they're each trying to stand out with a few extra style points.