Top 5 Games that will decide the Big Ten, Schedule Lottery Winners & Losers + Dabo vs Tampering

Top 5 Games that will decide the Big Ten, Schedule Lottery Winners & Losers + Dabo vs Tampering

Author: FOX Sports February 2, 2026 Duration: 56:02
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the Big Ten’s schedule release and gives out his winners and losers of the conference’s “schedule lottery.” He explains which under-the-radar teams’ schedule could propel them to a big season and which schedules will force teams to fight to stay above water. He then ranks his top 5 games for the upcoming season as teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State and USC all set for key matchups in the conference. Klatt gives his analysis of Ohio State’s hiring of Arthur Smith as the new OC and what it means for Ryan Day and the Buckeye offense as well as USC’s hiring of former TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson to lead the Trojan defense this upcoming season. He wraps up the show by looking at the tampering problem in college football after Miami got Duke QB Darian Mensah at the 11th hour of the Portal window and Dabo Swinney went off on Ole Miss for convincing one of his players to enter the Portal. 0:00-2:58 Intro2:59-7:38 Biggest takeaways from the Big Ten schedule release7:39-14:32 Klatt’s easiest schedules in the Big Ten14:33-25:15 Klatt’s hardest schedules in the Big Ten25:16-32:40 5 games that will decide the Big Ten32:41-38:41 Ohio State hires new offensive coordinator38:42-41:04 USC hires new defensive coordinator41:05-54:17 Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss for tampering 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 All-21st Century Team for College Football [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:42
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt picks the best players since 2000 to make his All-21st Century team in College Football. How do you choose between QB’s like Joe Burrow, Cam Newton, Vince Young, Tim T…
10 Games that will shape the 2026 College Football Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 Texa…
Joel Klatt’s Favorite Over/Under Win Total Bets for the 2026 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:38
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his favorite Over/Under Win Total bets for this season and kicks things off by discussing Ohio State and Texas and why he believes their early season matchup w…
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…