USC Trojans start season 2-0 under Lincoln Riley, Joel Klatt names his Top 10 CFB teams | THE HERD

Joel Klatt returns to The Herd after another exciting weekend of College Football. He and Colin Cowherd talk the Lincoln Riley effect on the USC Trojans, who are now 2-0 after defeating Stanford. Klatt tells Colin why he believes the Trojans are better than Kyler Murray's 2018 Oklahoma Sooners team, and why he thinks they are a surefire playoff team, barring injury. They also talk the Texas Longhorns who only just missed out on a win over the Alabama Crimson Tide, and Klatt tells Colin whether he still believes Nick Saban's team is a top caliber team. Klatt also reveals his Top 10 college teams for the 2022 season.
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USC Trojans start season 2-0 under Lincoln Riley, Joel Klatt names his Top 10 CFB teams | THE HERD
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Watch Number One College Football Show with RJ Young: foxs.pt/no1showrj

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

No

[@sudukemsn]

Why?!

[@ben_east_]

His voice 😩. King of the Hail Mary take. He’s trying to say the biggest thing, the most out of left field thing, or something crazy Until something sticks and he can get his name out there that he was the guy that called some crazy turn of events. Then Fox can cart him out there “Here’s the guy that predicted blah blah blah“ ssendhim back to KZbin. Give me an analyst or personality like these two goofy dudes. RJ is cringe. I appreciate Klatt Put in a good word for him. But the only thing that got this dude’s career going was Oklahoma football fans thinking they had a chance at a title.

[@thunderousooner527]

No thanks

[@thunderousooner527]

@@ben_east_ he not a big hit with Sooners fans. A lot of Sooners fans don’t consider RJ a sooner fan anymore. Because he talk a lot of Ohio State football. He dose not have any of his Sooners stuff on the wall. RJ use to have Baker planting the flag at the horseshoe.

[@davidharrisiv379]

It’s so nice for Colin to have a consistent father figure like Joel.

[@921athletics]

So underrated to have that

[@Methxdz]

Lmaoooo yes

[@Davo2times]

it’s so nice seeing someone push back on stuff he says. it makes colin better

[@michaellas6083]

Original

[@ye6973]

So funny, so original

[@jovandubose6431]

I love when Joel Klatt and Nick Wright is on The Herd. The chemistry and the laughs they have are the best. This is much needed after a long day of work. Keep being great Colin 👍🏽

[@havenwisner6776]

Nick weight is one of the worst NBA pundits

[@KonaTheDragon]

@James Stocks Meanwhile, SEC teams open their seasons playing high school JV teams, winning by 90 every year…

[@TchockyPuritan]

The best line you hear on The Herd: "Joel Klatt, the voice of college football". For every other Joel fan, you should definitely check out his podcast, it's AMAZING.

[@dang4524]

It's the best. His ability to break things down and incorporate humor with intelligence is awesome.

[@jakeinoside]

Joel is the best CFB analyst in the country by a lot. He’s not biased towards a conference or part of the country. He’s so. Informed on what he’s talking about. Love his segments

[@michaelmcmillan1425]

@@jakeinoside Heath Cline is actually better than Joel. But Klatt does a pretty good job.

[@AlbinoMonkey96]

Easily the best segment of any given week. Could listen to Colin and Klatt talk about CFB all day long

[@michaelmcmillan1425]

He's right about U.S.C. Caleb Williams has made a HUGE difference!!!! They're problem is gonna be the Defensive. The issue is gonna be on the Defensive end.

[@alainwilliams5673]

I wonder if Colin is a USC Booster😂

[@christian_user23]

USC booster and a Trey Lance fan

[@rolandl4875]

I'm a USC 'Homer' as well and love it when Colin rants about USC. Love those stats about offense and defense, BUT until USC finishes with at least 10 wins, we cannot say we're back....FIGHT ON!!!

[@David_USC]

I'll say it for you - 'We're back!' ✌🏾

[@F1Purist1950]

USC finished with 10 wins in 2017 then followed their season then went 5-7 the NEXT year. USC needs to beat a Ohio St, Alabama, Georgia or Clemson to be considered in a national title game to be considered “back”

[@chuckroutionGB2022]

@@F1Purist1950 there not beating Georgia

[@jacobmerritt1546]

@@David_USC at Utah will be very very tough

[@AlmightyMauMau]

No until USC plays defense like they did under Carroll… USC is not back

[@alant9517]

I really hope these guys are good buds outside of the show 🤣

[@dannyotuwa686]

Feels good seeing a lot of the teams from the late 2000s in the top 10

[@JD93089]

Lincoln Riley knows how to take a team like this to the playoff ….. and then proceed to get their doors blown off on the biggest stage in college football

[@bookswithbenjamin8902]

😂😂😂

[@zachdonner5456]

Better than USCs been for the last 10 years

[@DarkestNight99]

Look man I’m no USC or Riley fan but just making the playoff in his first year would be a massive massive victory

[@madmaxxcrosby]

@@DarkestNight99 exactly bro lol let them keep a couple recruiting classes going and they’ll be very exciting

[@David_USC]

I'll take that over not making it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Mg4life0331]

No way this ages well.

[@brycewilkinson9659]

I come to this comment section for the Klatt segment every Wednesday to gain happiness

[@marklusich7465]

I'm a life long Trojan and I love this hire BUT let's pull back the reigns until they play more games.✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@PeterDahu]

I agree. It's Rice and Stanford.

[@JustinSimperlake]

I hate being a Notre Dame fan…at least the Manti Te’o doc was decent lol

[@sandianexpress1198]

bro that profile name tho🤣

[@kylexkilliah]

Bruh they played Rice game 1 and probably a 5-6 win Stanford, lets pump the brakes a tad bit.

[@joshuagarner1654]

3-9

[@genofalconejr5717]

Exactly

[@andrewmueller9986]

Stanford aint winning no 6 games.

[@jamesmoore341]

Colin has no brakes does this every year and then at end of the season he is eating his words and crawfishing like no other

[@leowiley8849]

Great Segment of the show today 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 my favorite to favorite 👍

[@pcontiman]

Love the Klatt segments

[@Cahluvca]

I look forward to these college football discussions with Klatt

[@CodyVannoy]

I literally wait for this segment every week!

[@gregseate2369]

Great interview with Joel!

[@johnblough7989]

When Joel says "Big 'J' Journalists!" and pauses to look at Colin at 9:04...this is why I love him.

[@dakotaallen25412]

Was hoping to see this comment 😂

[@ToasterBurner35]

Really enjoy Joel and Colin together!

[@devonshpiruk3875]

Love watching you two

[@godeacs358]

My favorite part of the week!

[@dr.bendover2947]

How about USC plays someone before crowning them

[@F1Purist1950]

USC has fallen so far off that beating Ivy League Stanford is considered a crowning moment

[@toddster2721]

That’s what I’m saying. They’ve faced peanuts

[@scottmcburney8938]

USC fan here, I agree with you. Let's play some more games before we get too excited. Things look really good, especially on offense. But USC generates excess attention, haters gonna hate, fans desperate for competent coaching and meaningful games, are going a little crazy right now.

[@InglewoodzFinest]

@@F1Purist1950 Good point but would you speak the same way about teams like Oklahoma? Clemson? Oklahoma has a whole new staff with a new quarterback and played nobody but only put up 7 by halftime at home against Kent state. Clemson is clearly struggling against inferior opponents. Why target USC? ✌🏾✌🏾

[@RubenHernandez-wf1uw]

@@InglewoodzFinest OU allowed only 1 touchdown in 2 games, scoring is nice but defense wins games ✌️

[@ddakens]

Thank you

[@chrisdufort6623]

Love Klatt but USC has played Rice and Stanford… lets wait til they play alittle bit of competition before we started pulling up stats lol

[@David_USC]

You'll keep moving the goalpost all season 😂

[@F1Purist1950]

@@David_USC usc played two academic colleges. Don’t get your hopes up. USC will be calling for Lincoln’s head in 4 years

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

Stanford is a conference foe and they played at home

[@jumpnit3121]

West coast teams "stats" always look good because they run-up scores(keep starters in when their up 40 points) and dont play defense lol I bet Oregon's stats for the rest of the year will look great too. But we all see the Georgia game and remember o yea they cant do it against top defenses.

[@js9895]

@@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156 Stanford hasn't beaten an FBS team since last October. They're awful. Fresno and Oregon State will be a better gauge on how good USC is in offense.

[@RexKwon]

These 2 need this to be a mandatory Monday thing every single week of the year. Even in the college football offseason. It's like Madden and Summerall. Once you find two individuals that can gel so well, even when they disagree, and keep the audience engaged like we're reading a great novel or watching a great movie, you don't ruin that. You keep it going....so let's keep going.

[@jucci178]

Klatt finally acknowledged his terrible Saban take years ago. Colin on the other hand continues to try and write him off

[@gorman646]

Cowturd has hated 'Bama since Saban's reign began. Cannot pull his nose far enough from Riley's shorts at USC to acknowledge Saban is the GOAT.

[@slitherdown8556]

For the record, Klatt acknowledged his bad Saban take 4 years ago on Undisputed when he constantly called out Skip for hating on Saint Nick.

[@bryongreene8436]

@@gorman646 the GOAT at being a recruiter but not the greatest head coach ever.

[@PeterDahu]

Colin has acknowledged Nick multiple times including a couple weeks ago.

[@dang4524]

The Joel Klatt Show is legit the best College Football Podcast/youtube channel in the game

[@alext653]

I love Joel and his segments whether here or on breaking the huddle. Also enjoying the new podcast, but I’m going to need new Joel segments. This video is essentially todays podcast, same topics, same stats. I wouldn’t be surprised if that hurts his growth or Colin’s views.

[@mekostevens9265]

Joel Klatt and Nick Wright on Wednesday is such a great lineup of guests. Both have great banter with Colin!

[@morganx4327]

Best day of the week

[@aaronhuang1329]

Joel, LA has a lot of music festivals. Head in the clouds, this ain’t no picnic, primavera sound this weekend, hard

[@natedog1795]

Best sports segment of all time. Keep up the good work

[@mspionage1743]

I absolutely love how Klatt comes on and sets Colins straight on so many things and isn't afraid to tell him right to him that he is wrong. Klatt is the real deal, a real professional, and a media member who ACTUALLY knows what he is talking about. How refreshing.

[@YaboiPerky]

We love you papa joel

[@jacobphillips1285]

Klatt’s the man!

[@Scourge77]

LFG, Fight On!!! ✌✌✌

[@mia778]

Best 15 mins of the week

[@goode.110]

Klatt and Colin act like boys talkin shop. Great dynamic, keep things light and interesting

[@mjcastro82]

FYI...there are music festivals at both the Coliseum and Rose Bowl parking lots....

[@SoSickRick]

How can you compare 2 USC games vs Rice and Stanford to a full year of games at OU?

[@TheTurtle1100]

“You brought in data and I can’t disagree with that at all” Glad to see Colin’s dad came by to educate him a bit

[@Zach-lc6bs]

the big j dig was gold from joel

[@inFiniteAiR945]

So you mean to tell me Stanford is better than a Oklahoma State, TCU, Baylor, Iowa State, or K-State? Get outta here with that…

[@kylecollier6748]

Did I hear Klatt say the pac 12 is better then the big 12 or did I misunderstand something

[@theshowstopper979]

same here Colin I have USC #1 also lmao im so damn glad we're Relevant again

[@thawkereynolds]

I’m not an Alabama fan But your theory on Alabama not getting guys anymore just has played out to NOT be true. Alabama is top 3 in recruiting EVERY YEAR

[@drunkwizard2362]

I love Joel Klatt better each time he comes on

[@UncleRicoOSU]

How is Joel saying Michigan has played nobody yet he’s gushing about USC who has also played nobody yet. The USC hype is a bit much, as good as their offense looks.

[@jackyhallmark3094]

Caleb really showed out a couple of games at OU. He also played a couple of big turds. Don't get cocky yet.

[@LordMayonnaise]

Preseason I locked in my bet on USC to win the PAC 12 at +200 and I have Caleb Williams Heisman at +600

[@brandtmaxwell4064]

Pac !2's bout as weak as they've been in a decade. slow your roll

[@LordMayonnaise]

@@brandtmaxwell4064 wtf does that have to do with USC winning the pac 12 and Caleb winning the heisman? Learn to read kid

[@jeffreylazzarinisr7419]

Thumbs up for Joel as a guest

[@kieranoneill1180]

where the 3 word game at?

[@mathewfullerton8577]

Doesn't Colin realize his constant comment, "in a weaker conference", undercuts the idea their yardage difference is important in comparing them to 2018 Oklahoma? He's admitting they aren't as good because they're playing inferior opponents.

[@bnimer92]

Hold up Nebraska is a cold weather state? Im from Michigan, just assumed they had similar weather to Oklahoma

[@Firestorm2814Sector]

I knew they'd be choking on USC eggplant in that weak conference

[@F1Purist1950]

They’ll beat the good teams & lose to some weak PAC12 team … same thing since 2006 to today

[@KobeMJ1000]

@@F1Purist1950 it’s funny cause if we had the playoff back in 2000’s then usc would’ve won 5 titles, cause you know that’s how Alabama won theirs having one choke per year but it doesn’t effect them cause they always still get voted in the playoff

[@F1Purist1950]

@@KobeMJ1000 not sure they beat Florida in 2006. 2007 they may not have even made it to the playoff. 2008 it’s possible they get in if they made it

[@KobeMJ1000]

@@F1Purist1950 I’m confident in it. We would choke against Stanford and bad teams once a year sometimes twice but would usually destroy ranked good teams. During that stretch we owned the sec and the big 10 teams we’d play in the rose bowl. Destroyed auburn who was the 2nd best sec team before Florida got really good. One Texas Vince young play from going back to back to back in the bcs era. I wouldn’t loved to see what could’ve happened.

[@F1Purist1950]

@@KobeMJ1000 point remains in 2006-2008 USC was not included in any top 4 ranking in any poll. So they couldn’t have even fought a championship

[@buckeyesl5]

Wish Colin had the same energy for Bama getting “pushed around” the way he did for Ohio State.

[@juanstepbehind]

Ohio State is a JV program compared to Alabama...and I live in Ohio.

[@michaelmcmillan1425]

@@juanstepbehind But they have CJ Stroud as a QB. Which gives them an advantage.

[@bobcatdrums]

When USC plays a Ivy league school in Texas and a Ivy league school in California. Yes let's compare the 2018 Sooners whole season with a Bob Stoops recruitment acquired of Kyler Murray.

[@jordanjohnson8011]

They had a very productive long summer put the surplus has lowered prices

[@brandonwomack7379]

Row the boat! 🛶

[@chantrystarr4345]

Maybe I’m just a USC, but they played a bad Rice team and the 2nd worst team in the PAC 12, like their offense is a top 5 offense. But Stanford offense went to the red zone 4 out of the 5 drives? I’m just saying let’s calm down about USC.

[@F1Purist1950]

USC will stink it up against a WSU or Cal type team. Just give it a couple weeks

[@XIVxVIX]

As a Fresno State fan...I get the feeling USC is gonna hang 100 this weekend

[@chantrystarr4345]

You can hang 90

[@shoh347]

USC back in the national conversation is good for college football.

[@johnnycavlovic2300]

The Big J Journalist comment and reaction killed me 😭😭😭😭

[@ernestkovach3305]

Fun conversation to listen to regarding imoroved usc and others. Colin grade today from the teacher: a well earned B plus.

[@jimmylujano3899]

Colin the only one fighting for USC I love it.

[@DFossss]

Ill Be Honest.. I Love Joel Klatt No Cap 👌🏽💯

[@Ultra-BLV]

Klatt is the best

[@TK-ui2jg]

I’m stunned Joel put UT in the top 10. He’s normally a hater. Great digs into the Aggies at the end. Hook ‘em

[@Trojan0304]

SC needs 2 recruit classes / transfer portal to build up DL.

[@joshuagarner1654]

That's not happening under Riley

[@drewwilson6639]

Klatt definitely won that debate on Nebraska

[@isaiahmartinez2061]

"And OU was ina weaker conference" Not back then. Where was the Pac-12 then?

[@xxicemanxx11]

Riley has never not dropped a game to a team he was favored by at least a touchdown in every single year he's been a head coach

[@DCarloss]

THE. BEST. love joel on here

[@troyharrison7804]

I would love Joel Klatt on here multiple times a week during the college football season.

[@fishmojo865]

Colin is the biggest USC homer. I’m calling for Fresno State to upset SC this weekend.

[@jackharrington697]

Nice to see Colin let his dad come to work today Joel is a good dad

[@dykecrane5850]

You can’t be serious comparing this team with OUs 2018 team!! You’re definitely smoking some amazingly good stuff!!!!

[@KobeMJ1000]

Usc is way ahead of schedule, if the defense even becomes average their a top 5 team. Kinda like that lsu team with burrow. If their d gets good next year or so they are gonna be top 2 maybe 3. Unlike Oklahoma, reily has REAL top 3 state talent to recruit? It’s a wrap. Good luck to the rest of college football. Usc is really back ✌🏾

[@F1Purist1950]

I have heard “USC is back” countless times since 2011 when they beat Oregon in Autzen … then went 7-5 the next season

[@gilbert8162]

@@F1Purist1950 Texas*

[@MrZadir-nu7bd]

Beat a ranked team first.

[@dariuswilliams3206]

Texas was right next door. In fact, that’s the #1 state to recruit from and still…whatever.

[@adrianbuck8772]

Next year they probably take a step back on offense. Addison won the Biltetnikow Award at Pitt and Williams was already an very good college QB at Oklahoma. Vorheer is also an elite interior draft prospect.

[@littlesame]

The weekly father visiting his child in his dorm 🤣

[@jayc379]

Not going to lie, had Ewers survive that hit and stayed in the game or Hudson Cards stayed healthy instead of playing with 1 leg, Bama would've lost the game by double digit.

[@michaelmcmillan1425]

FACTS!!! Saban "Lucked Out" against Texas last week.

[@baalsguestjar106]

USC's defense will get better through the season. They are unstoppable on offense. I compare them to the 2020 Alabama team that won a natty.

[@jacobphillips1285]

Crazy that Jimbo Fisher has turned into Les Miles

[@pandoralover21]

nothing about Notre Dame shitting the bed?! Come on, that was embarrassing. I agree with Colin about Nebraska though

[@coachdavis1511]

Colin should be a hero to every kid on the spectrum

[@jordanjohnson8011]

Good for Texas for fighting hard a one point loss isn't bad

[@christopherporter5472]

Every Wednesday is bring your dad to work day!

[@seanevans9329]

thing is Lincoln will keep the California kids next few years.. and can recruit Texas and Florida. And get southwest/Midwest .. for defensive side.. year 2 will be scary..

[@bigdoggjones4977]

No defensive players are showing up

[@justingarfield2663]

Lol Colin thinks Coachella is in LA 😂

[@brycetsawyer]

Miller Moss has been coached up +16 since last year... he's nowhere near Caleb but we will be fine since CA ALWAYS has QBs & WRs

[@jordanjohnson8011]

Something about Texas these past few years they are popping off

[@2TrillSenna]

I love USC but if we go to the playoff we will get pushed around like a varsity team scrimmaging a freshman team.

[@williamshannon9669]

The hit on Ewers by Dallas Turner was not a cheap shot. He’s literally in midair as he hits him what’s he supposed to do defy gravity?

[@boejiven7486]

Same type of talk when Riley was winning non con games in his tenure At OU

[@goatconversations]

Who have they played?

[@Otterice]

A shelf-stable side dish.

[@fernandoverde3077]

USC still has a lot of holes in that defense but are definitely heading in the right direction

[@jiordone8563]

It wasn't Sark, it was Patterson's defense!

[@ernestkovach3305]

Nebraska is still 1 of the all time top 6 or 7 football programs of all time.

[@jordanjohnson8011]

Felt a lot different

[@jamaalsjourney]

Him and Colin need to do this show together. Cut it down to three days. Saturday college football, NFL Mondays and fill the rest in with just anything.