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It was a 9-4 season for Michigan in 2025 and the Wolverines missed the College Football Playoff for the second year in a row. But after a staff overhaul and Kyle Whittigham running the show, Michigan has already begun to receive major praise heading into the 2026 season.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 22

Joel Klatt names college football powerhouse that landed the 'blueprint' at head coach

Looking ahead to the 2026 college football season, Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt believes one of the sport's true blue bloods has landed an ideal fit at head coach.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 22

Joel Klatt Reveals 'Way-Too-Early' Top-10 Headlined by LSU Football and Oregon Ducks

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers remain in headlines this offseason with the program generating unprecedented buzz following a change in leadership last fall.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 22

Joel Klatt names 'loaded' No. 1 college football team for early 2026 rankings

The college football season never truly ends as analysts immediately shift their focus to the next campaign. Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt has already evaluated the landscape for the 2026 season and identified one program that stands above the rest.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 15

Joel Klatt takes aim at college football over blatant tampering for top QB not in transfer portal

It's no secret that college football is in its seemingly lawless Wild West era, especially when it comes to schools pursuing players from other programs even if they aren't already in the transfer portal.

Joel Klatt declares there’s a new top head coach in college football

A college football champion will be crowned on Jan. 19 after the No. 10-seed Miami Hurricanes and No. 1-seed Indiana Hoosiers face off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 7

Joel Klatt names college football program that’s ’cleaning up’ in the transfer portal

The focus of the college football world usually shifts entirely toward the postseason when January arrives. One elite Big Ten program is dominating the headlines for its off-field work while simultaneously preparing for a historic national semifinal appearance.

NFL News / The Spun / January 6

Joel Klatt Demands Change To College Football Playoff Selection Committee

Joel Klatt argued for a complete restructuring of the College Football Playoff. During Monday's appearance on The Next Round, Klatt argued the entire CFP system needs improvement.

NFL News / Heartland College Sports / January 6

Joel Klatt Calls Out ESPN’s Relationship with the SEC

Joel Klatt doesn’t think ESPN having exclusive control of the College Football Playoff is good for the sport. He said as much on a recent broadcast, and if you’ve been around this game as long as he has, you can hear exactly where he’s coming from.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Joel Klatt Reveals Why No Team Should Schedule Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish is one of the best programs in college football history. According to College Football Reference, the Fighting Irish have a 916-327-33 all-time record and 13 national championships.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 29

Fox analyst says it would be large upset if Alabama wins Rose Bowl: 'They are not as good of a team as Indiana'

Fox college football analyst and commentator Joel Klatt feels Alabama is, without a doubt, a huge underdog to Indiana in the Rose Bowl. The Hoosiers are currently a 7.5-point favorite against the Crimson Tide in Thursday’s game, according to FanDuel.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 29

Joel Klatt describes why Kyle Whittingham to Michigan is an 'incredible fit'

When Sherrone Moore was fired from Michigan, there were several names floated around who the Wolverines were going to target. Coaches like Kalen DeBoer, Kenny Dillingham, Jeff Brohm, and Jedd Fisch, among others, were all listed toward the top -- depending on who you listened to.

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The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

‘Lack of Game Management’: Analyst Claims Malachi Toney Scoring Touchdown Almost Cost Miami the Game

Miami escaped College Station with a 10-3 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday, but FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt believes the Hurricanes nearly handed the game away on their go-ahead touchdown.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Joel Klatt Predicts Winner of College Football Playoff National Championship

The College Football Playoff kicks off with four first-round matchups set to be played on Friday and Saturday. It's a high-stakes weekend with eight teams hoping to punch their tickets to the quarterfinals.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 12

What Joel Klatt Said About Dan Lanning Amid Michigan Fiasco

The Michigan Wolverines are seeking a new head coach following the sudden firing of Sherrone Moore. With a new position open, Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning is being brought up as a candidate to take the job at Michigan.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 11

Joel Klatt names 6 names to watch in Michigan's search for its next head coach

Michigan made headlines once again on Wednesday and this time, the Wolverines fired second-year head coach Sherrone Moore. Athletic Director Warde Manuel released a statement that Moore was having an inappropriate relationship with a staffer and he was fired effective immediately.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 26

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.

Ohio State Buckeyes 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 25

Some Still Believe The Texas Longhorns Are National Title Contenders

On his FOX Sports Show, college football analyst Joel Klatt collaborated with Chris "Bear" Fallica on a "College Football National Champion Draft," selecting six teams each that they think have the highest chance to be crowned in the College Football Playoff later this season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Joel Klatt Releases Updated College Football Rankings After Week 5

Week 5 of the college football season was full of upsets. The No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions, No. 4 LSU Tigers, No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs, No. 8 Florida State Seminoles, No.