

The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast
FOX Sports
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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May 15, 2023 • 31min
Klatt’s Post-Spring Top 25 Rankings for the 2023 Season
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his post-spring Top 25 rankings for the upcoming college football season. With several top teams still sorting out their QB situations, Joel breaks down why he still has faith in teams like Georgia, Ohio State and Alabama to stay at the top while Michigan finds itself with the luxury of a very experienced returning roster. He also dives into why he is encouraged by what is happening at USC and Clemson but offers caution for a program like Florida State who is coming off a surprising 10-win season. Texas and Oklahoma also find places in his Top 25 as they look to reclaim their spots at the top of the Big 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 33min
Coach Prime’s not wasting time, fixing the expanded CFP schedule & should we be worried about Alabama?
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his thoughts on Deion Sanders’ unprecedented roster flip at Colorado and whether Coach Prime has anything to apologize for. He then discusses the transfer of Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner to Alabama and whether this is a sign that we should be worried about the Crimson Tide next season. Joel also reacts to the expanded College Football Playoff schedule and makes his proposal for how to improve it in the future. Finally, Joel gives Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark credit for continuing to think outside the box with his reported interest in playing games in Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2023 • 36min
NFL Draft Winners and Favorite Picks plus Klatt’s Top 10 Prospects in the 2024 Draft
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is back from covering the Draft in Kansas City. He's ready to declare which teams won the Draft and reveal his favorite picks, which includes an emotional selection by the Dallas Cowboys. Then Joel dives into who should be blamed for Will Levis’ slide out of the First Round. Finally, it is time to look ahead to next year as Klatt ranks his Top 10 Prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023 • 31min
Peter Schrager’s latest intel heading into the NFL Draft
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by FOX Sports and NFL Network’s Peter Schrager to discuss his latest inside info heading into the NFL Draft. The two discuss how much the S2 Cognitive Test results are playing into teams’ evaluations and the chances that Ohio St QB C.J. Stroud could slide in the draft after his reported low score. They then get into how high and also how low some of the top prospects could go on Thursday night including Georgia DT Jalen Carter and Texas RB Bijan Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 48min
Klatt’s Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft and the Coach Prime Effect
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his final Mock Draft ahead of this week’s NFL Draft. Joel weighs in on the controversy surrounding the #2 pick and whether Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud should be selected by the Houston Texans. He also answers the questions of where Florida QB Anthony Richardson will land in the Top 10 and how high Texas RB Bijan Robinson will go. Later in his Mock, Klatt has the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys both picking up offensive weapons and the Kansas City Chiefs finding a way to surround Patrick Mahomes with another dynamic playmaker.Then Joel breaks down the impact of Colorado selling out their nationally televised Spring Game and how the hiring of Deion Sanders has already had a huge effect not only on the team on the field but the university as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2023 • 48min
Klatt’s Top 50 Players in 2023 NFL Draft: Version 2.0 and the Big Ten has a new Commissioner
In this episode, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt unveils the 2nd edition of his Top 50 Players in the 2023 NFL Draft. Joel goes deep into his evaluations of the best prospects and breaks down which players are moving on his board including several new players who emerged to crack the Top 50 like Michigan Cornerback D.J. Turner. Klatt also reveals a big shake-up in his Top 10 as he weighs the risks involved with selecting Georgia DT Jalen Carter. Bijan Robinson continues to climb as Joel compares him to 49ers Pro Bowl Running Back Christian McCaffrey. Finally, Joel gives his reaction to the news that the Big Ten has their new commissioner in Tony Petitti and why his hiring will play a monumental role in the future of College Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2023 • 48min
2023 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Joel Klatt’s predictions for Round 1
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his predictions for the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Joel projects selections for the first 31 picks based on team needs and his own big board, including a variety of trades involving the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Joel believes three quarterbacks will come off the board immediately, followed by multiple cornerbacks, pass rushers, and offensive tackles the rest of the round.We’re nominated for Webby Awards! Vote here:Sports Social Content SeriesBest Mobile User Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2023 • 40min
Klatt’s 2023 NFL Draft Steals plus USC and Michigan make Recruiting Statements
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals the players in the 2023 NFL Draft who he believes will outperform their draft position and become “Draft Steals” for their new teams. Joel then dives into the big college football recruiting news of the week and breaks down the impact of USC landing the final 5-Star player in the 2023 Class, Tight End Duce Robinson and Michigan finding their QB of the future in 2024 5-Star Jadyn Davis. To finish, Klatt goes into the mailbag and answers listeners’ burning questions including his thoughts on airplane apparel choices and his favorite airport chain restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2023 • 33min
Klatt's Favorite Landing Spots for the top NFL Draft prospects
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his favorite landing spots for some of the top NFL Draft prospects. Joel explains which prospect should land in the Big Apple to team up with (potential) Jets QB Aaron Rodgers. Then Joel also gives his perfect match for Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Joel believes Will Anderson Jr. is the best available player in the NFL Draft and would be a perfect fit for an NFC West team in need of a great pass rusher. Next, Joel shares the perfect fit for the Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Detroit Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2023 • 34min
Joel Klatt reveals his top 50 players in the 2023 NFL Draft
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his top 50 players ahead of this year’s NFL Draft. Joel explains why he’s particularly high on Iowa TE Sam LaPorta and Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker. Then, Joel shares his thoughts on Kentucky QB Will Levis and what concerns him about his game. In his top 30, Joel is particularly high on Alabama CB Brian Branch, Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer, and Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. Joel explains why Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in his Top 10 on his big board and reveals why he feels his #1 player is going under the radar. Finally, Joel explains why he believes the Big 12’s plan to launch a combined pro day is a great idea and will have a great impact on college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


