The College Football Playoff is Changing – for better or worse?

The College Football Playoff is Changing – for better or worse?

Author: FOX Sports May 26, 2025 Duration: 34:49
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news that the College Football Playoff is changing the seeding model for the upcoming season. He lays out the advantages and disadvantages of the change. He then discusses the growing momentum behind a 16-team Playoff model for 2026 and beyond. Klatt explains what options are on the table and how it would all look in the proposed structure before weighing in with his opinion on whether it’s the right way for the sport to move forward. 0:00-1:40 intro1:41-5:17 CFP moving to straight seeding model for 2025 season5:18-8:13 What the new seeding model means for the playoff in 20258:14-12:12 Will the CFP move to a 16-team format in 2026?12:13-17:50 What are the options for a 16-team playoff format?17:51-19:20 16-team CFP format example19:21-21:16 Top 2 seeds receive byes into quarterfinals21:17-33:04 Is a 16-team format the best model for the CFP? 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: 100

The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Is a 24-Team College Football Playoff inevitable now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:53
With momentum building within the sport for the 24-team Playoff, Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down why things have shifted toward the expanded format. Klatt explains what changes drove the…
Biggest Questions facing Klatt’s Top 12 teams for 2026 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:47
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the biggest questions facing his Top 12 teams from his Post-Spring Top 25. He breaks down how Michigan’s new OC Jason Beck could tap into a new area of Bryc…
Joel Klatt’s Post-Spring Top 25 for the 2026 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:33
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 25 teams in College Football following the end of Spring Practice. He reveals which team he has at #1 heading into next season while debating how to stac…
Joel Klatt’s Final 2026 Mock Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:37
Just days before the NFL Draft begins on Thursday, Joel Klatt reveals his final Mock Draft of the season. He reveals a surprise team selecting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love inside the Top 10 and has Ohio State Safety Cale…
Joel Klatt ranks his Top 50 Prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:16
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his top 50 prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. How high does Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza land on the list as an overall prospect? He also discusses his evaluatio…