The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast College Football Playoff Semifinal Picks: Ohio State-Texas, Notre Dame-Penn State
Jan 7, 2025
The excitement heats up as college football playoff semifinals approach! Key matchups like Notre Dame vs. Penn State and Ohio State facing Texas are analyzed. The discussion highlights how Penn State could pivot its program with a crucial victory and what strategies Texas will need to slow down a formidable Ohio State team. Player performances, offensive and defensive tactics, and potential game-changing moments are all unpacked in this thrilling breakdown. Predictions are made, teasing a potential championship clash!
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Key Matchup: Run Game vs. Run Defense
- Both teams must prioritize slowing down each other's run game, a key strength for both offenses.
- Recent games show both defenses have excelled at stopping the run, making this a critical matchup.
Notre Dame's Blueprint
- Notre Dame's blueprint offensively involves establishing Riley Leonard's run threat and using RPOs.
- Defensively, focus on stopping Singleton and Allen, and double-teaming Tyler Warren.
Penn State's Offensive Focus
- Penn State must prioritize getting the ball to their best players: Allen, Singleton, and Warren.
- Their offensive coordinator's mandate is to feed these players, especially in crucial games.