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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast
Podcast Episodes
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…