Michigan’s Miracle Finish: should it have happened? Kiffin & LSU roll + a new #1 in Klatt’s Top 10

Michigan’s Miracle Finish: should it have happened? Kiffin & LSU roll + a new #1 in Klatt’s Top 10

Author: FOX Sports September 7, 2026 Duration: 1:07:00
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the controversial ending to the Michigan-Western Michigan game and whether the Wolverines should have gotten an extra second to complete the Hail Mary to win the game. He brings on FOX Sports Rules Analyst Mike Pereira to explain why the confusion happened before Klatt offers his solutions to fix the problem. Klatt also breaks down why the game should be sounding alarm bells for Bryce Underwood and the Michigan program. He also weighs in on LSU’s emphatic win over Dabo Swinney and Clemson and explains how Lane Kiffin is channeling Nick Saban and Pete Carroll in Baton Rouge. Klatt gives his takeaways from Oregon’s comeback win and whether he’s concerned about the Ducks and why Indiana may look different this season. Klatt reveals his first Top 10 since his Preseason Rankings and makes some big changes including who is at the top spot after Texas, LSU, Ohio State and Miami all cruised to easy wins. Chapters 🏈 0:00 - 1:33 Intro 1:33 - 4:47 Michigan escapes vs Western Michigan with Hail Mary TD 4:48 - 13:36 Mike Pereira on decision to add one second back at end of Michigan game 13:37 - 21:51 Did the refs make the right call at end of Michigan game? 21:52 - 29:20 How concerning was Bryce Underwood’s performance? 29:21 - 37:25 LSU routs Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut 37:26 - 40:31 Oregon comes back to beat Boise State 40:32 - 44:50 Importance of QB play in Week 1  44:51 - 50:46 Indiana beats North Texas in Josh Hoover’s debut 50:47 - 1:05:15 Joel reveals rest of his top 10 teams 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.
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The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Week 1 College Football Picks and Previews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:50
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is back with his weekly picks episode where he previews all of the biggest matchups of the week and makes his picks against the spread. He kicks things off with his Bi…
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…