The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

Klatt breaks down whether quarterbacks can add a run element and which teams need a true workhorse ground game. He questions offensive line play and who can replace lost star rushers and linemen. He examines massive roster overhauls and whether new staffs can create cohesion. He highlights persistent big-game defensive woes and consistency concerns for key signal-callers.

A post-spring Top 25 rundown that debates who leads college football heading into next season. Rankings spark debates over Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia and a surprising placement for Alabama. Arch Manning’s role at Texas and Oklahoma’s Top 10 chances get attention. Indiana’s status after a title run and Oregon’s blueprint for a championship round out the biggest talking points.

Discussion of how the NFL Draft reshaped the Big Ten vs SEC narrative and why Ohio State is producing top NFL talent. Debate over the Rams drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite Matthew Stafford. A way-too-early Top 10 for the 2027 draft highlighting Arch Manning, Dante Moore and standout wide receiver prospects.

A high-energy final mock draft preview packed with surprise top-10 picks and multiple projected first-round trades. Big-name teams are shown addressing quarterback futures, edge rushers, and offensive line succession. Several bucks-to-buckeye connections and late-round swings for cornerback and safety help reshape team plans. The rundown jumps pick-by-pick through bold roster moves and strategic fits.

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network lead draft analyst and former NFL executive, breaks down Ohio State’s potential four top-10 picks and where that class ranks historically. He gives player comparisons for prospects like Jeremiyah Love, Kenyon Sadiq, Carnell Tate and more. They also explore ceiling-and-floor ranges for polarizing names such as Rueben Bain Jr. and Caleb Downs, and debate how teams might pick at No. 2.

Todd McShay, NFL draft analyst known for scouting and draft evaluations, breaks down why Jeremiyah Love tops his board and the draft value of running backs. He highlights Ohio State’s standout defenders and debates whether this is their best group yet. He also compares Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza, weighing Simpson’s upside against Mendoza’s consistency.

A fast-paced Top 50 big board reveal, highlighting prospects from quarterbacks to edge rushers. Deep dives on a projected franchise QB, a complete three-down running back, and the draft’s best pure defender. Lots of attention on wide receivers, versatile offensive linemen, and breakout defensive playmakers across conferences.

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.