The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

A wild all-college mock draft imagines every college player eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft. Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith and other top underclassmen are weighed against veteran prospects for high picks. Team-by-team picks spark debates about quarterbacks, elite receivers, edge rushers and quarterback-running back fits across the league.

A post-Combine, post-free agency mock draft rundown packed with prospect movement and team need changes. Highlights include a surprising running back climb, a linebacker surge after a standout workout, bold double-first-round strategy for Dallas, and a new target added to an already explosive Rams offense.

A rundown of the most intriguing spring storylines in college football, from high-profile quarterback battles to coaching overhauls and roster shakeups at major programs. A segment on rising NFL Draft prospects highlights players who surged after the combine. The show also covers a White House roundtable and the governance questions facing college sports going forward.

He runs through his Top 10 offensive prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear quarterback tilt. Rankings cover quarterbacks, receivers, tackles, tight ends, and interior linemen. Highlights include debates over the presumed top QB, several contested-catch wideouts, a do-it-all tight end, athletic tackles, and a dominant run-blocking interior lineman.

A spirited ranking of the top 10 head coaches in college football after the 2025 season. Conversations cover rapid risers like Dan Lanning and Marcus Freeman. Debates over established powerhouses such as Kirby Smart and Ryan Day heat up. Surprising placements and a Big 12 coach praised for recent sustained success keep things lively.

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.

A fast-paced 2026 NFL mock draft breakdown with bold team fits and surprise positional moves. Highlights include multiple Ohio State first-rounders, a Chiefs offensive weapon pick, strategic upgrades for Cleveland and Philadelphia, and a potential second first-round quarterback landing in the AFC. Plenty of pick-by-pick reasoning and roster impact projections.

A breakdown of the Big Ten schedule release and which teams won or lost the conference’s schedule lottery. A ranking of the five most consequential games that will shape the conference race. Analysis of major coordinator hires at Ohio State and USC and what those moves could mean. A heated look at tampering in the transfer era and calls for tougher enforcement.

Get ready for a future college football showdown as the rankings for 2026 heat up! Joel Klatt breaks down his way-too-early Top 10, featuring the defending champion Indiana Hoosiers aiming for a repeat. Will a powerhouse from the Big Ten like Ohio State or Michigan steal the spotlight? Meanwhile, Texas revamps with exciting new talent and Miami faces challenges with key player departures. Oregon claims the top spot, fueled by roster stability and a formidable defense. The battle for supremacy is just beginning!

Indiana makes history by winning its first National Championship, showcasing one of sports' greatest turnarounds. Joel Klatt highlights Curt Cignetti's remarkable coaching achievements. The discussion dives into key moments of the thrilling game against Miami, emphasizing how late-game decisions and Miami's mistakes shaped the outcome. Klatt also explores the implications of a third straight Big Ten title, signaling a new era of parity in college football. Indiana's impressive 16-0 season cements their place among the sport's elite.