CFP Rankings Reaction: Why Notre Dame is in big trouble + latest on Penn State’s coaching search
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest CFP Rankings going into Championship weekend. He breaks down why Notre Dame falling behind Alabama into the last at-large spot at #10 should make Irish fans very nervous. Klatt also explains why Texas looks boxed out of a potential spot despite the big win over A&M and why he believes Miami and Texas’ head-to-head wins should be carrying more weight with the Committee. He then reveals why A&M’s drop all the way to #7 is a huge deal for their hopes of making a run in the Playoff. Klatt then explains why this Playoff selection process is so subjective without defined criteria and gives his fixes for making the process better – including losing weekly reveals. He wraps the show by discussing the latest coaching moves including Kalani Sitake staying at BYU amid interest from Penn State before giving 3 names he believes the Nittany Lions will target now.
0:00-1:42 Intro1:43-4:28 Klatt’s CFP ranking reaction4:29-10:11 Should Notre Dame be worried about getting left out on selection Sunday?10:12-14:22 Texas looks cooked in the CFP race14:23-15:52 Texas A&M drops to 7 behind Ole Miss15:53-20:28 Could the ACC be left out of the playoff entirely?20:29-34:00 What criteria should be valued the most by the playoff committee?34:01-37:27 Coaching news
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Ohio State dominates Michigan, Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU & does Texas have a Playoff case?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down ‘The Game’ as #1 Ohio State ended their 4-game losing streak vs Michigan with a convincing win. He considers whether it’s Ohio State vs the Field to win it all after how dominant the Buckeyes have looked this season. Klatt also discusses where Michigan goes from here following the loss to their biggest rival. He reveals his latest Top 15 and examines the College Football Playoff bubble. Klatt considers whether teams like Texas and Miami have a case to be in the 12-team field before offering an alternative Playoff model that would guarantee those teams an opportunity to settle it on the field. He then gives his thoughts on Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU right before the College Football Playoff and whether he should have been allowed to coach the Rebels in the CFP.
0:00-3:40 Intro3:41-16:19 Ohio State snaps Michigan’s winning streak16:21-31:58 Joel Klatt’s new top 1531:59-43:19 Who will make the Playoff bubble?43:20-53:57 Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU job
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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt kicks off his rivalry week picks and previews by breaking down the game he will be calling on Saturday when #1 Ohio State looks to end their 4-game losing streak against #15 Michigan on Big Noon Saturday on FOX. Klatt dives deep into the keys for both sides and what he is most interested in seeing in ‘The Game.’ He then makes his picks as #3 Texas A&M looks to book their ticket to the SEC Championship Game with a win over Arch Manning and #16 Texas. Klatt makes his pick as #6 Oregon heads to Husky Stadium to face Washington and #4 Georgia takes on #23 Georgia Tech. He discusses whether #12 Miami is on upset alert as they travel north to face #22 Pitt in the cold and if Auburn will be able to conjure up old battles with Alabama at Jordan-Hare to pull off the upset over the Crimson Tide. He also makes his pick in the Egg Bowl as #7 Ole Miss looks to drown out the noise surrounding Lane Kiffin as they head to Starkville to face Mississippi State.
0:00-1:56 Intro1:57-10:23 Ohio State vs. Michigan10:24-14:22 Texas A&M vs. Texas14:23-16:59 Oregon vs. Washington17:00-19:11 Georgia vs. Georgia Tech19:12-21:42 Miami vs. Pitt21:43-24:57 Alabama vs. Auburn24:58-31:30 Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State
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The Playoff Committee is heading for a trap + a Chaos Scenario for Rivalry Week
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings where he breaks down the Committee’s decisions and why they may be inadvertently walking into a trap that could damage the future of the sport. He then lays out a potential chaos situation this weekend that would create an even greater logjam on the bubble of the 12-team Playoff. He discusses Notre Dame’s continued ranking over Alabama inside the Top 10 as Miami inches closer to them this week. He also explains why Michigan’s ranking at #15 at the back of the pack of 2-losses bubble teams is sending a problematic signal for future non-conference scheduling. Klatt also discusses how he thinks the Lane Kiffin situation will play out in the coming week and how the Committee will handle his potential departure when evaluating Ole Miss.
0:00- 1:50 Intro1:51-4:41 Initial reactions to Nov. 25 CFP rankings4:42-9:32 What results this weekend would cause the most chaos for the committee?9:33-12:36 Should Michigan be higher than #15?12:37-19:52 Should Notre Dame be ranked above Alabama?19:53-22:59 The dangers of a committee-based selection process for the CFP23:00-26:45 What should the committee do if Lane Kiffin decides to leave for another job?
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Ohio St & Michigan move toward ‘The Game’, Oregon’s big win, Lane Kiffin’s decision & Klatt’s Top 15
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Ohio State and Michigan’s wins over the weekend as they head into ‘The Game’ with injury questions for both sides. He then lays out the impact of Oregon’s win over USC as the Ducks pick up a significant resume builder as they close in on a Playoff spot. He also reacts to Dan Lanning’s comments about the SEC scheduling non-conference games in late November while the Big Ten is in the thick of their 9-game schedule. Klatt reveals his latest Top 15 as he ranks the top teams in the country and explains how he ranks the teams right on the bubble for the College Football Playoff. He wraps up the show by sharing the latest he’s hearing with regards to Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss or go to LSU or Florida. He also lays out where the college football calendar is making the situation worse while also explaining the repercussions if Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss for LSU or Florida.
0:00-2:52 Intro2:53-10:32 Ohio State beats Rutgers without Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate10:33-15:46 Michigan beats Maryland15:47-24:54 Oregon beats USC 42-27 to move closer to securing a playoff berth24:55-36:51 Joel Klatt’s new top 1536:52-39:02 Why is the Lane Kiffin situation getting so messy?39:03-44:54 How much is the CFB calendar at fault for awkward coaching exits this time of year?44:55-51:11 Does Lane Kiffin need to leave Ole Miss to win a national championship?
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About The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast
FOX Sports' college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest topics in the world of college football. Joel relies on his experience on the field, detailed film analysis and unmatched preparation to give you the most consistent, fair and best analysis in the sport. Each week, Joel dives into the matchups, reacts to rankings, answers questions and discusses the biggest storylines in college football.