Week 2 College Football Picks: Ohio St-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan & more!

Week 2 College Football Picks: Ohio St-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan & more!

Author: FOX Sports September 10, 2026 Duration: 26:57
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for Week 2 of the college football season! He starts the show by previewing the huge matchup that he will be calling on FOX Big Noon Saturday between #11 Oklahoma and a Michigan team looking to bounce back after controversially escaping an upset last week. He then makes his pick in the Top-5 matchup between #1 Ohio State and #4 Texas as Arch Manning looks to avenge last year’s defeat to the Buckeyes. Klatt also makes his picks against the spread in a pivotal Big 12 matchup between Arizona and #15 BYU and #12 Alabama’s SEC opener on the road against Kentucky.  He wraps up the show by making picks for Arizona State’s trip to #10 Texas A&M and a battle between two potential Group of 6 CFP teams as Memphis faces Boise State. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:12 Joel Klatt’s week 2 picks and previews1:13-9:08 Oklahoma vs. Michigan9:09-14:25 Ohio State vs. Texas14:26-16:33 BYU vs. Arizona16:34-19:06 Alabama vs. Kentucky19:07-21:16 Arizona State vs. Texas A&M21:17-23:44 Memphis vs. Boise State23:45-25:12 Recap of picks 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…
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…