The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

College Football Stock Watch + Could MrBeast actually buy a Title with $100 Million?

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Feb 16, 2026
College football stock watch: which traditional powers are rising or slipping as the offseason unfolds. A wild thought experiment on whether a $100 million check could change a program’s title chances in the NIL and transfer era. North Dakota State’s jump to the Mountain West and a possible Alabama–Ohio State scheduling shakeup. A fiery critique of next season’s College Football Playoff calendar.
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Bruins Trending Upwards

  • Joel Klatt views UCLA as trending up under Bob Chesney with a stable starting quarterback and many transfers.
  • He says the manageable schedule and added talent could push UCLA into bowl contention next season.
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Florida State Faces Real Headwinds

  • Joel Klatt warns Florida State looks worse after last season and coaching turnover, with portal misses compounding problems.
  • He points out their 0-9 road record over two years as a worrying sign.
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Virginia Tech's Coaching Sweet Spot

  • Joel Klatt praises James Franklin's hire at Virginia Tech and retention of Brent Pry as defensive coordinator.
  • He believes Franklin's recruiting and Penn State transfers make Virginia Tech a program on the rise.
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