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The Auburn Tigers have not had a winning season since 2020, when they went 6-5 under former head coach Gus Malzahn. Current head coach Hugh Freeze has yet to have a winning season and starts his third year with the program in 2025.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Joel Klatt Gets Blunt About John Mateer’s Venmo Drama

On Monday night, Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer became the talk of social media after Venmo screenshots were posted with the words "sports gambling." On Tuesday morning, it was then reported that Mateer had repeatedly denied the claims, and the Oklahoma signal-caller released a statement after practice on Tuesday afternoon.

Klatt's Keys: What Michigan must achieve to call 2025 a success

Even with the way Michigan football ended its 2024 season by pulling off huge upset victories over Ohio State and Alabama in the final two weeks, as a whole, 8-5 is not the expectation for the Wolverines' program—especially one that has won three of the past four Big Ten titles and claimed a National Championship in 2023.

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Joel Klatt Names 'Bare Minimum' for Alabama in 2025 Without Hesitation

The Alabama Crimson Tide enters Kalen DeBoer's second season in 2025, and the expectations could not be higher. DeBoer finished with a 9-4 record last season after losing the ReliaQuest Bowl to the Michigan Wolverines 19-13.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Joel Klatt Releases Preseason Top 25 — Here’s Why He’s High on Notre Dame

Could 2025 be the year Notre Dame football finally gets back over the hump and wins a national championship? 2024 was a big step in the right direction, as under Marcus Freeman, the program soared to a National Championship Game appearance.

Joel Klatt shares what a successful season looks like for Michigan Football in 2025

Expectations might be high in Ann Arbor entering 2025, but games are won and lost on the field. After beating both Ohio State and Alabama to end the 2024 season, adding both Bryce Underwood and Chip Lindsey -- Michigan fans hope the Wolverines can get back into the 2025 College Football Playoff chatter.

Fox Sports' Joel Klatt Calls Ole Miss Football a 'Wild Card' Heading Into 2025 Season

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels continue working through the final phase of the offseason in Oxford (Miss.) with the 2025 season inching closer. After reconstructing the roster this offseason, Kiffin and Co.

Joel Klatt ‘Concerned’ For Team He Has No. 14 In Preseason Rankings

After the preseason Coaches Poll was released, college football analyst Joel Klatt revealed his preseason top-25. In it, he had the Florida Gators at No.

Joel Klatt Makes Questionable Decision to Put One Team Above Texas in Preseason Top 25

The Texas Longhorns have had as much offseason hype as anyone ahead of the 2025 college football season. However, it was not enough for Joel Klatt to put them at No.

NFL News / The Spun / August 5

Only 9 College Football Teams Can Win National Title, According To Joel Klatt

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff saw Ohio State emerge as the national champion. But how many teams are truly in contention for the title in 2025?

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NFL players who are going into decline in 2025

Age comes for every NFL player. These 25 players could be headed into decline heading into 2025.

Illinois Lands in Top 15 of Joel Klatt's Latest College Football Rankings

Less than a month ago, Joel Klatt picked Illinois as the squad most likely to make its first College Football Playoff appearance . In the time since, his confidence in the Illini has slipped just a touch – but he’s still fully aboard the hype train.

NFL News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 5

Analyst Calls Texas A&M 'Sleeping Giant' Headed Into 2025 Season

Football season is right around the corner, which means preseason polls are slowly starting to be revealed. From coaches to media, fans will begin to learn where their team might land at the start of 2025.

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Joel Klatt Says the South Carolina Gamecocks are 'Overrated' in Preseason Rankings

College football analyst Joel Klatt says the South Carolina Gamecocks are 'overrated' in preseason rankings. College football preseason rankings started pouring in on Monday, and one media member who joined in on the party was Joel Klatt.

Seville News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / August 5

College Football Analyst Giving Georgia Football 'The Benefit of the Doubt'

College football analyst Joel Klatt says he is giving Georgia 'the benefit of the doubt'. Preseason college football rankings started to roll in on Monday, and one college football analyst who joined in on the party was Joel Klatt.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 5

Kansas State Flooded With Big 12 Hype From College Football Insider

At this point, the Big 12 is Kansas State's to lose. The team has received so many nods for the conference championship that falling short would seem like an underachievement.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Joel Klatt Picks Historic College Football Program for Top 4 Playoff Spot

The preseason chatter is heating up and Joel Klatt just added fuel to the fire. On "The Joel Klatt Show," he is slotting Clemson at No. 4 in his preseason Top 25 rankings, edging ahead of more established programs.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Joel Klatt Ranks LSU Over Alabama in Preseason Top 25 for One Key Reason

The next college football season is approaching fast, and preseason rankings are already stirring debate. During his show, veteran college football analyst Joel Klatt revealed his preseason Top 25 list with one call that may come as a surprise to some.

Joel Klatt Doesn't Hesitate When Naming His No. 1 College Football Program for 2025 Season

With the 2025 college football season just weeks away, anticipation is mounting for Week 0. Ahead of kickoff—and the release of the preseason AP Top 25—numerous media outlets and analysts have begun unveiling their own Top 25 projections.

NFL News / Heartland College Sports / August 4

Six Big 12 Teams Make Joel Klatt’s Preseason Top 25

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt’s preseason Top 25 is out, and the Big 12 is well-represented with six teams making the cut. Kansas State headlines the group at No.

NFL News / Heartland College Sports / August 4

Three Big 12 Stars Make Joel Klatt’s All-Time List

FOX Sports lead analyst Joel Klatt recently shared the top five individual performances he has ever called from the broadcast booth. Three of those standout moments came from Big 12 games, each leaving a lasting mark on his memory.

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt ranks Michigan football as a preseason top-10 team in 2025

College football starts in a few weeks with Week 0 kicking off on August 23 -- with Michigan football kicking off one week later. The Wolverines are expected to do big things this season with new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, QB Bryce Underwood, and plenty of returning starters on the defensive side of the football.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 30

Pair of Texas Longhorns Land in Joel Klatt's Top-10 Player Rankings

The Texas Longhorns have one of the more talented rosters in all of college football. With the talent that Texas has, it is no surprise that championship expectations are placed on the team by both fans and analysts.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 29

Where Ohio State Buckeyes Rank in Joel Klatt's Top Ten Players

The Ohio State Buckeyes are going to have one of the most talented teams in the country this upcoming college football season. While the team lost many players to the NFL from last season's roster, they undoubtedly will be returning some of the best in the country.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 28

Analyst has high praise for Alabama WR Ryan Williams

College football analyst Joel Klatt is extremely high on Alabama wideout Ryan Williams heading into the 2025 season. If there's a wideout in the country

Alabama is looking to close out commitment from five-star EDGE

Why SMU HC Rhett Lashlee is wrong about SEC's depth

UNC's Bill Belichick lands in surprising spot in ranking of ACC coaches

The 25 greatest college football players from the 21st century

The 'Rose Bowl MVP's' Quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 28

Joel Klatt Names Notre Dame Star to His Top 10 Players for 2025

Joel Klatt sees one of college football's biggest games up close each week as he broadcasts Fox's Big Noon Kickoff each Saturday. That does mean that he doesn't get to see Notre Dame up close very often.