USC, Belichick, Florida State start seasons with wins & are NFL players coming back to college?

USC, Belichick, Florida State start seasons with wins & are NFL players coming back to college?

Author: FOX Sports August 31, 2026 Duration: 43:41
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the first games of the college football season as Week Zero officially kicked off the year. He begins by reacting to #14 USC’s 16-point win over San Jose State and dives into whether Trojan fans should be excited or concerned with what they saw from the Trojans – and also gives his thoughts on the low fan attendance at the Coliseum for the opener. Klatt also discusses Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team pulling off the upset of TCU and whether we may have jumped to a conclusion on the Belichick era in Chapel Hill too early. Klatt shouts out Virginia for their blowout win and evaluates their potential to be this year’s Indiana in the ACC. Klatt also reacts to Memphis’ upset win over UNLV and it’s ramifications on the Group of 6 Playoff chase. He discusses Florida State’s lackluster win and explains why FSU is not the power they once were and how things could be about to go off the rails in Tallahassee.Klatt wraps the show up by breaking down the latest eligibility issue in the sport as NFL players try to come back for one more year of college football, explaining how we got into this mess and where he stands on it – while pointing out a particular group that nobody’s talking about that is being negatively impacted as a result. Chapters 🏈 0:00 - 1:08 Intro 1:09 - 10:24 USC opens season with win over San Jose State 10:25 - 14:16  Is USC’s fan attendance for season opener a big deal? 14:17 - 17:08 Bill Belichick & UNC get off to winning start with win over TCU 17:09 -21:42  Did Virginia show they are an ACC contender after impressive win over NC State? 21:43 - 25:07 Memphis upsets UNLV on the road in Group of 6 matchup 25:08 - 30:42 How concerning was Florida State’s win over New Mexico State? 30:43 - 41:57 Latest with NFL players trying to return to college *Special Announcement*The Joel Klatt Show will be live from The Circ Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, September 10th with special guests ahead of the Oklahoma-Michigan game! Click the link below to reserve your spot at the show. You must be one of the first 100 to reserve to guarantee your spot, additional guests will be admitted based on available seating with overflow guests also given the opportunity to enjoy the show inside Circ Bar.Come be a part of the show! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joel-klatt-show-live-in-michigan-tickets-1998967394287?aff=oddtdtcreator 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…