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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Week 13 Picks + James Franklin gets a new job & it’s getting awkward with Lane Kiffin
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the 2nd-to-last Saturday of the regular season. He begins by previewing the Big Noon Saturday on FOX game as #1 Ohio State take on Rutgers as the Buckeyes look to avoid a letdown the week before The Game. He then makes his pick in what he calls a de facto playoff game between USC and Oregon. Will Oklahoma keep things rolling in a ranked matchup vs Missouri? Klatt tries to make sense of 2 betting lines in big games this weekend before making his picks as #11 BYU takes on Cincinnati and #16 Georgia Tech looks to punch their ticket to the ACC Title Game in their matchup with Pitt.
Following his picks, Klatt reacts to the news that Virginia Tech has hired James Franklin and gives his thoughts on the hire. He finishes the show by breaking down the latest in the saga at Ole Miss as Lane Kiffin has yet to commit to the future there amid reported interest from Florida and LSU.
0:00-2:14 Intro2:15-7:23 Rutgers vs. Ohio State7:24-11:47 USC vs. Oregon11:48-16:11 BYU vs. Cincinnati16:12-19:28 Missouri vs. Oklahoma19:29-27:50 Pitt vs. Georgia Tech27:51-30:04 James Franklin hired by Virginia Tech & Lane Kiffin speculation
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CFP Rankings Reaction: Is Notre Dame being protected? Do USC, Michigan & Texas have a path?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest set of College Football Playoff Rankings. He begins by discussing the Notre Dame-Miami conundrum as the Irish come in at #9 while the team that beat them in Week 1, Miami, sits at #13. He explains how the Committee is protecting themselves from a difficult conversation with those two teams with their rankings. Klatt then looks at the paths for 3 blue bloods: #15 USC, #17 Texas & #18 Michigan and explains how viable each path is should they win their final games. How high would USC jump with a win at Oregon this weekend? Would a win over A&M be enough to launch Texas back into the Playoff picture and would a 5th straight win over #1 Ohio State send the Wolverines into the CFP?
0:00-2:02 Intro2:03-5:47 Klatt’s reaction to November 18th rankings5:48-11:31 What does the gap between Notre Dame and Miami mean for the Hurricanes’ at large chances?11:32-22:01 What are the CFP paths for USC, Texas and Michigan?22:02-24:31 Overall takeaways from CFP rankings
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Georgia does it to Texas again, Michigan survives, Oklahoma exposes Alabama’s flaw & Klatt’s Top 15
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a great Saturday of College Football as Georgia continued their recent dominance over Texas. Klatt explains why Kirby Smart and Georgia remind him so much of Dave Roberts and the World Series Champion L.A. Dodgers. He also weighs in on Texas’ Playoff hopes even if they are able to upset Texas A&M in two weeks and finish at 9-3. He then discusses Michigan’s wild win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field and how Wolverine fans should feel after the up-and-down performance. Klatt explains why he was so impressed by Oklahoma to go to Tuscaloosa and beat Alabama with Defense and Special Teams while exposing the Crimson Tide’s fatal flaw. He also gives credit to USC for finding a way to beat Iowa after facing a 14-point deficit in an Iowa-style game to continue the program's upward trajectory and push for a Playoff spot. Klatt then reveals his Top 15 instead of a Top 10 this week to show which teams he believes should be on the bubble for the College Football Playoff. He also explains his new ranking of Texas A&M following their 27-point comeback against South Carolina.
0:00-2:20 Intro2:21-17:13 Georgia beats Texas17:14-32:58 Michigan wins with a last minute field goal32:59-38:52 Oklahoma exposes Alabama’s flaw38:53-42:40 USC makes impressive comeback42:41-52:40 Klatt’s top 15
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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.
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