10 Games that will shape the 2026 College Football Season

10 Games that will shape the 2026 College Football Season

Author: FOX Sports June 29, 2026 Duration: 32:26
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals the 10 games that will shape the 2026 College Football Season. From huge early season Big Ten-SEC matchups between Michigan and Oklahoma and Ohio State at Texas to the return of Lane Kiffin to Oxford, he breaks down which games will have the biggest impact on the sport in 2026. Klatt explains why a cross-country trip could determine if USC is ready to make a Playoff push and why a rematch of the Big Ten Championship Game gives Indiana a huge opportunity to assert themselves over the Buckeyes. Miami’s trip to South Bend offers the Fighting Irish a chance to avenge the loss that kept them out of last year’s Playoff and “The Game” between Ohio State and Michigan will have a new coach looking to put his stamp on the rivalry. Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for 1 Year → https://factor-partner.com/49G0oNX Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:24 10 games that will shape the 2026 season   1:25-5:04 Oklahoma vs. Michigan  5:05-8:35 Ohio State vs. Texas 8:36-11:21 LSU vs. Ole Miss 11:22-15:01 USC vs. Penn State 15:02-16:34 Texas vs. Oklahoma  16:35-20:03 Georgia vs. Alabama  20:04-22:18 Ohio State vs. Indiana  22:19-25:00 Miami vs. Notre Dame  25:01-26:36 Texas vs. Texas A&M 26:37-29:07 Michigan vs. Ohio State  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a certain clarity that comes from someone who’s been in the huddle, studied the tape, and understands the game from the inside out. That’s what you’ll find on The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast. Hosted by FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt, this isn’t just another collection of hot takes. Instead, Joel brings a perspective forged from his own playing days, combined with meticulous film study and a level of preparation that cuts through the weekly noise. Every episode feels like a substantive conversation, whether he’s unpacking the intricacies of key weekend matchups, offering a reasoned take on the latest playoff rankings, or addressing the pressing questions from fans. The discussion always circles back to the stories that define the season, from coaching decisions to emerging rivalries. For anyone who wants analysis that’s both deeply informed and consistently fair, this podcast provides a reliable weekly touchstone. It’s the kind of thorough breakdown that makes the complex landscape of college football a little more comprehensible and a lot more engaging.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast
Podcast Episodes
10 Burning Questions going into the 2026 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:23
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists his 10 burning questions in the sport as we head into Week 1 of the season. He breaks down questions like how many teams can actually win the National Championsh…
Joel Klatt’s Preseason All-Americans for the 2026 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:33
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt names his Preseason All-Americans for the upcoming season as he debates between the best players in the sport to make his selections. He discusses who gets the nod as…
Joel Klatt’s Preseason Top 25 for the 2026 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:34
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Preseason Top 25 for the upcoming season. He makes his pick for his #1 team going into the season as teams like Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon and Arch Man…
Joel Klatt’s Top 10 Players for the 2026 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:08
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 10 players for the upcoming season. Klatt reveals where top players like Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin land and debates where Texas’ Arch…
10 Head Coaches under Pressure for the 2026 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt evaluates 10 Head Coaches and establishes how much pressure they are under going into the season. From Coaches coming off disappointing seasons like Clemson’s Dabo Swi…