Michigan prevails over USC, Tennessee’s a Title contender, evaluating Ohio St & a Colorado Hail Mary

[@JoelKlattonFOX]

I think Travis Hunter is the CLEAR frontrunner for the Heisman. Who is your Heisman frontrunner so far?

[@clayvano]

He’s a bit like Charles Woodson but maybe even better. He would totally deserve it if he keeps this up.

[@swagmaster4599]

Hes still not gonna win it unfortunately . WR/CB on an unranked team just won’t

[@seth3920]

I still think Carson beck is the frontrunner depending on what happens this week. Hunter is certainly the best player in college football, but I can't see a player from a 8-4 or 7-5 team winning the heisman. It took a miracle for them to beat an obviously better Baylor team in boulder.

[@TheVice48]

Heisman on an unranked team is very though for me…

[@PresbyPlumber]

Hunter is the best player in college football and it’s not close. 2. Quinn Ewers 3. Cam ward

[@maximusdecimusmeridious3784]

It was Michigans DL that won the game really

[@walkerstanley3836]

Kalel Mullings won the game.....we lose that game without him

[@ctclardy]

Correct, especially the last half. USC outplayed Michigan the whole second half. The defense saved them.

[@billkramer2994]

Still atrocious 2ndary coaching! Blown assignments, Paige was awful as a vet! Hill biting on stop & go!!! High schl stuff!

[@gridirongodsnetwork]

The O-Line was good also.

[@nospam3327]

Math: without that pick 6, UM loses that game

[@The.ARCHIT3CT]

I respect Joel for not trying to sugarcoat his loyalty to Colorado. Most analysts send subliminal shots at their rivals, but Joel is a different kinda beast 😂 Respect 🫡

[@qoribrown4834]

Klatt should def coach literally has been on point about Michigan for the last two years. Also your breakdowns and metaphors are perfect. Great job Joel love watching the show and keep being great!

[@frankramirez6411]

the off comment about bad officiating was lame - the mention of a holding cal lon last play - really? its like the call he said that Ohio state defense took away the ball from UM Roman Wildson in endzone last year - sorry -

[@shortshorts920]

@@frankramirez6411even the coach now and again will tell you that “we or you got lucky on that one”

[@MrJaiden23]

I think USC looked off and slow in the first half. Mix of bad play calling, and first true road game in Miller in front of 110,000. Took some time to adjust and get comfortable. They will be fine. Defense gave up 175 on 55 plays. Then 157 yards on 3 plays. Each time, offense didn't help the defense.

[@jo7246]

Dont forget Silmon-Craig's tackle before Baylor's fumble. Some comments elsewhere point out that it was Silmon-Craig who directed Hunter to his position so that the fumble near the endzone could be made possible. Silmon-Craig had alot of tackles. Silmon-Craig, Shedeur, Hunter, Tyler Brown, Mata all former Jackson State University football players. FCS school. HBCU school.

[@bryndrson8289]

Mata sucks honestly. His kicks are too low

[@C_71]

AND HE DIDN'T MISS😂!​@@bryndrson8289

[@BeforeYouGoPro]

Great call. That's why you play to the end

[@irickytorres]

Silmon Craig is the unsung hero for real. He’s a dawg.

[@BeforeYouGoPro]

@@irickytorres No doubt

[@devonmajor4299]

I just wanna say how much I love this show and how real you are as a host and I appreciate your fanness ( yes made that up ) of collage football and the players ..thank you

[@Make2KTheRideShareWay]

@Joel Klatt I am a new subscriber and you are one of only three college football podcasts I have found that looks not just at the numbers but also has a good feel for the intangibles of where teams are at such as which teams have more upside to get better throughout the season and where they are in that progress when facing teams that started the season dominant but had maxed out their upside. Good podcast!

[@BigDaddyDoc93]

I'm an Alabama fan and I have to say that inspite of Michigan losing to Texas I think are still an outstanding team especially the running and defense are still outstanding and if they sell out they can still sneak in the playoffs but I still see 1 more loss on their schedule for sure.

[@sianefer-ptah1258]

I agree, but if Orji can get his **** together, Michigan can be absolutely terrifying. If not, yep...8-4. Interested in how Alabama's season goes with your new HC. Good luck to you 👌

[@BigDaddyDoc93]

@@sianefer-ptah1258 Harbaugh said before the Rose Bowl that Orji and Milroe play a very similar style of football and if that's true I can see him having a similar turn around as Milroe but he definitely better pick up the pace

[@johnnywebb2351]

Thanks coming from a Michigan fan, and I agree 👍🏾 💯

[@benavich8]

Hey Big Daddy...as a UM fan, very classy of you...I may be in the minority here, but I'm excited about this team....if Orji can somehow elevate his passing game...who knows? BTW, I'll be rooting for the Tide this weekend....what a matchup!!

[@BigDaddyDoc93]

@@benavich8 thanks brother and I promise you I'll be rooting for the Wolverines this season especially in The Game...

[@Oldmandad007]

This years Tennessee team just feels different, in a good way.

[@igoski1582]

Just as long as Tenn. beats Alabama. That is really all that matters.

[@EarlyRiser71]

We hear this same statement every single year and by week 8 we hear "what happened to this team?"

[@igoski1582]

@@EarlyRiser71 If you had added, "Josh Heupel has been coach", then I would agree with you.

[@Oldmandad007]

@@EarlyRiser71 thanks a lot...

[@pleasenobotsjd1744]

@@EarlyRiser71no we don’t, your literally making that up

[@LifeHawkeye]

Tennessee embarrassed my Hawkeyes in the bowl game. Tennessee is a good team.

[@StevensonSixkiller-dq2iv]

Thanks for the kind words Iowabro, love my vols, but I pull for y’all every game and have been for years, love those uniforms you guys have, glad to see y’all’s offense improve

[@markheffelfinger9677]

bowl games don’t matter

[@zachcombs9103]

That’s when I knew as well

[@tylercullen4959]

Lincoln Riley lost that game because he didn't run the ball on the drive before Michigan scored. He call two failed incomplete screens and left at least 1:20 extra on the clock. If he takes that off they win

[@derekbanks7377]

Would have could have should have, Michigan let USC in that game with turnovers! If Michigan take care of the ball USC doesn’t score!

[@kharilane1340]

​@derekbanks7377 Everything you both said is true. That's just how football and life goes.

[@bobhirdes6725]

NOPE, MICHIGAN WON THE GAME! Lincoln Riley didn't lose the game

[@mvpsportscenter6172]

That's very true he did 2 back to back screen passes which was crazy even though the run game was working very well 4yrds almost per run in the 4th

[@mvpsportscenter6172]

​@derekbanks7377 Michigan really didn't makes me feel like you didn't watch the whole game my friend and how about them Refs all it takes is 1 facemask to move the chains and maybe you take it from there getting it rolling or move the ball there were 4 facemask not called on Michigan and quite a few holding and how about them late hit calls man those Refs helped you and it came down to a 4&Goal on the 1yrd line and holding to win 🤷🏽‍♂️💯 even Klatt said it none biasly if your going to state facts then state all of them USC outclassed Michigan the whole 2nd half after they woke up till that big run but let's not act like the Refs weren't bad and ruined what could've been a much better game even though it was already pretty stellar.

[@maxton-_-4243]

This is what I’ve been saying, at the VERY least, Michigans run game with Alex orji is more dynamic. Everyone said we can’t pass with him, but we couldn’t pass with Davis Warren either so why not just lean on the run and have a dynamic run game? The offense undeniably looked better with Alex under center

[@tomspitler3353]

Michigan fans need tickets to Boca Raton for the Boca Bowl. Coming soon Michigan VS South Florida in the 2024 Boca Bowl. 😅😅😅

[@maxton-_-4243]

Did you see Davis Warren play football? Orji going 7/12 for 30 yards is 110% preferable to what that man DW was doing

[@EarlyRiser71]

Because that won't win games against smart coaches (which Lincoln Riley surely isn't).

[@96256ify]

@@maxton-_-4243 To be fair, none of Davis Warren's passes have been incomplete.... just way too many were completed to the wrong team 🤦‍♂

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

People talk about stacking the box to stop a power running game. The problem with that is if the running back breaks out of the box the chance of a long run or TD goes way up. As USC found out last Saturday and Ohio St. found out the last three years.

[@jakinthebox7309]

Travis Hunter consistently in beast mode. No let up, no on/off switch.😲

[@Tepify]

I think if Michigan can establish good play action and RPO’s you can get 5, 6, and 7 yard completions from Orji to extend Offensive drives which can lead to a rested defense not to mention potential points. If Orji can complete passes for something even close to 100 yards BUT no interceptions, Michigan can become a B1G Championship contender. BUT, let’s get back to 1-2 penalties only, running the ball efficiently, blitzing only around 30% of the time, and clean up the secondary blown coverages and this team can find themselves in the 12 team playoff.

[@adrianbuck8772]

Getting into the 12 team playoff seems realistic given that they won against an direct competition. But i dont see them beating Ohio State at all given the quality of players right now.

[@ginab.8742]

Yes, and take care of the ball.

[@jacobheminger5275]

@@adrianbuck8772 beating OSU most likely not (as of now) but could still beat a team like Oregon who is giving up 5.6 yards per carry right now and has played Idaho, Boise State (actually a good team in terms of rushing offense) and Oregon State. If Michigan's defense plays like it did against USC and the offense continues to run good and hard and finds a good way to get Orji developed in the pass game more and more each week there is no reason Michigan couldn't end up being a 10-2 team in the playoff in my opinion

[@adrianbuck8772]

@@jacobheminger5275 Thats their path. 10-2 probably gets them in (even if they lose by a lot against Ohio State) but if they have another loss it gets really difficult.

[@frankramirez6411]

agree" clean up the secondary blown coverages and this team can find themselves in the 12 team playoff"

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Hey Joel this 72 year old Marine loves you show and you are the only reason I will watch the Collin Cowheard show.

[@RenR70]

As a SC fan I’m happy with the improvements from last year, but this game just shows what we all already knew, they have to get bigger & stronger on the offensive & defensive line in order to compete in the Big 10.

[@hughobrien4139]

I am impressed with the defensive turn around USC has made this season. Lots to improve upon, yet the foundation is there to work with.

[@kharilane1340]

I was dejected after the first half. To come back the way we did is something I had no idea we had in us. It takes tough, hard fought losses like this to build the sort of seasoning USC needs to compete for B1G 10 Championships, Playoffs, and National Championships.

[@Trill_Tour]

The defensive line was fine

[@FIGHTONnatties]

No it shows that USC needs to have their own personal referees like Michigan did that was some of the shittiest Homer refereeing I've ever seen not a single holding call against Michigan I don't mind losing I just don't like the game being taken away in this case handed to the home team

[@RenR70]

@@FIGHTONnatties Yeah it sucks to not get some of those calls but no excuses, the bigger picture is they’re not quite there yet, but are heading in the right direction.

[@gopher401]

Michigan fan...glad for the win, but can't depend on big plays to happen every game. Got to get some kind of passing game.

[@Murf_Workshop]

same, and yes that run-only scheme wont work on every team, Orji needs to get some confidence in throwing, there were a few chances for some decent passes on saturday but they weren't taken or they were overthrown.

[@WestCoastCheeseHead]

Lincoln Riley saved yall🙃

[@Tank70123]

No chance of beating ohio state without a good passing game.

[@LifeHawkeye]

@@gopher401 Iowa says, “hold my offense.”

[@frankramirez6411]

Note that USC also relied on big plays and big mistakes. UM will make big plays all year because other teams need to pull in thier secondary to deal with the power of the run ( remember you only need to average 2.5 yrds/carry to march all the way down the field. When other teams pull in thier secondary they can easily get burned.

[@thecollegecasualshow]

I respect the fact he is calling himself out for what he said in the past about Clemson🙌

[@Annmarie211]

Thank you, Joel. Hope springs eternal for this long suffering Buffs fan and CU alum. However this season turns out, we’re definitely having more fun than we’ve had in decades.

[@crazcane]

SC is definitely tougher than last year, but there is still work to do there.

[@cacogenicist]

D coaching and scheme is way better. Need some personnel upgrades and more size.

[@crazcane]

@@cacogenicist it was never gonna be a one year fix. The portal definitely speeds things up but asking for a complete turnaround in one off-season is a tough ask. I fully expect them to be even better next year and I think by 2026 SC is gonna be cemented in the top 10, at least this Canes fan hopes so. College football is better when SC is good. Good luck the rest of the way!!

[@MeansChris]

You have the most unbiased college football podcast. I continue to get more interested in the analyses of teams and their offenses, defenses, special teams and players. I learn so much more about modern college football from your show.

[@Keshauwnw]

People aren’t even realizing. When they say lock down corner, he’s truly lockdown to where he’s not even getting targeted. Imagine if they give him actual chances to make plays. Baylor literally didn’t go at him directly once

[@sleeper9728]

Yep that they got 2 TD off others CB

[@dhinton819]

Long time Longhorns fan, glad to see we’re back up top. Also, I support CU cause of course… Love the show, been watching every week this season.

[@leojanuszewski1019]

Old man lifelong Michigan fan here and I gotta say: Your Longhorns are LEGIT this season and deserve their ranking & accolades. Good luck this season...hope you get to paste Blowhio State. Hook 'em! and Go Blue!

[@UncleRicoOSU]

These question marks about Will Howard are bizarre. He has looked completely capable of operating this offense in every game. He throws one interception and Joel immediately fixates on it like it’s some huge concern. Meanwhile Ewers and Manning have thrown 4 interceptions this year.

[@lucaswilliams1160]

Would love to hear more on Illinois - Nebraska - what a matchup

[@JoeCab]

It seems like Brent Venables doesn't really pay that much attention to the offense. It's clear that his primary focus is the defense. Just like Lincoln Riley's primary focus was the offense.

[@malcolmkates]

Great job calling the game on Saturday. You provide insights that only someone with your experience can, such as how linemen helmets fall off most often from facemasks. While such an observation may seem like common sense, the truth is, it’s math that a casual viewer (like me) would never do, and it adds value and depth to the viewing experience. Thank you.

[@Spencerrojas]

Texas is looking really good

[@seth3920]

Illinois really surprised me w how good they played at Nebraska. Ill b in state college Saturday night to see them play penn st. WE ARE!!

[@KB3TLE]

TENN is a dangerous opponent for many ! -- This freshman QB had his 1st road game in a hostile place (?) so look out for the future ?!? -- Georgia looked vulnerable in Lexington ! -- We shall see with Bama and Texas.....

[@holemanfbc]

College Football was and will continue to be relevant with or without the playoff. The playoff models have a place, but NOT during the regular season. I love the regular season and have loved winning Championships (Bama fan since 92). I wish we could stop marketing a product that is an add on to a sport that had plenty of value without it. Love the show and love the passion! I love College Football!!!🏈

[@christianfelan8732]

UM needs to be able to trust Orji to throw: screens, drags, curls, and mix in a skinny post to keep the DBs honest. LESS than 100yds of total offense from the QB is UNACCEPTABLE!

[@Yesquire0]

I don't think anybody expected an air circus from Orji, but the big reveal was that he is plodding runner with no elusiveness. He is a large guy and tough to bring down, but that does not, by itself, make a guy a running threat. It was very impressive, though, when he went from his back on the turf to leaping to a standing position. What an athlete!!

[@shortshorts920]

First play of next game, need to do play action from under center and chuck it down field.

[@MrRichardhsia1]

Another incredible analysis for college football. He talked as if he has the inside track for all the teams!

[@thatslife208]

100% agree on the storming the field. Always appreciate your commentary Joel!

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Excellent breakdown of OU's offense

[@Jay-n262]

It's unacceptable that UM can't reload after this 3 year run. Their AD Warde Manuel has no idea what he's doing with NIL. The basketball program has been in shambles since he took over as AD.

[@colinquinn7516]

Michigan is diversity woketard hire university

[@mvpsportscenter6172]

Klatt spoke truth about the game as usually love to see it as a SC fan felt like the Refs could've called it more fairly seemed a lil bais but all in all felt good about it USC moving forward definitely think they should extend are Defensive staff Lynn , Matt , Eric n Shaun those 4 especially and bring in a New Oline Coach ares can be a assist/OC as he is now and helo Riley manage the clock better but USC still has a lil more muscle to put on but loved them boys effort they didn't give up and played to the end.

[@JoelKlattShow]

Are the Vols national title contenders?

[@jamescooper3324]

For what? Beating a high school team? No

[@rebbewful]

It was cool to see you at the Ohio State game walking the field and talking to coaches and live on Big Noon Kickoff! 🤘

[@alldayray7511]

If Tenessees offense is elite, Oklahomas defense is elite. Let any other team turn the ball over 3 times against that offense and see if they can hold them under 30. Doesn't happen. Oklahoma suffered a 10 point loss to an elite team. Pray they don't figure out the QB position and turn their offense around, that defense is legit. Most teams are contenders at this point in the season. So, yeah.

[@AngelHawks]

Yes. Boomer.

[@tommyoh]

No! Much too early in the season.

[@keinoh493]

I appreciate the insight regarding the Sooners' offensive woes.

[@ChuckHeninger]

Thanks showing canes some love!

[@Poseidon0077]

They’re Certainly Earning it!… thus far.

[@bradyschulte6100]

Happy to see the UM fans finally got something to cheer about. Orji is their guy. The trip to Columbus will surely live up to the hype. Go bucks .

[@benavich8]

The college fb season always flies by...already into week 5...The Game will be here before you know it! Can't wait!

[@Wranger001]

You must have been voted nicest buckeye fan lol

[@bradyschulte6100]

@@Wranger001 just appreciate the rivalry.

[@Michael-rx6ji]

How can you feel good as a Michigan fan when they only had six yards of total offense and the entire second half up until the last 2 minutes and 33 seconds? I don't feel good at all

[@MdotO1]

Keep up the great work Klatt 🙏🏿

[@sl6706]

Officiating needs to be redone across the board in the NCAA and NFL.

[@billieg826]

A great place to start !

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

IKR. USC DBs got away with holding all game long. Didn't matter, but still!

[@user-dw9fc6ev7x]

​@@thebighousencaaattendancer478 missed calls on both sides.

[@RexKwon]

I like how the NCAA refs let the kids play. I've loved the calling thus far. Let them play. Let the CBs and WRs grapple back and forth. I agree about the NFL. The NFL is no longer hiding they want the Chiefs to succeed. All of the calls in the NFL and bad calls have made the NFL game very boring this season.

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

@@user-dw9fc6ev7x We got away with two face masks, I'll give you that. But USC DBs got away with about two DOZEN holds!

[@lfreddub2763]

Joel, I wish you’d look into my Alma Mater, Harding University. They’re #1 in D2 this year and won the national championship last year and set a collegiate record of over 6,000 rushing yards in a season. And basically the same exact team is back this year. If you love running the ball, this triple option team is one to watch.

[@charlesronk2989]

Correction they did it to USC in the first half. This team went right back to its former self in the second half. Defense blowing assignments everywhere. Offense one dimensional and unable to get a first down. Until the final drive. Against an undersized USC defensive line. To me this game only ensured my fears. Michigan was also severely out coached in this game unless their goal was to let USC dominate the second half.

[@jusprazem1]

I keep thinking Joel Klatt is about to start rapping. It was an epic day! Epic day! ...It was an epic day!!

[@jo7246]

I don't think Wester slipped both he and Baylor were eyeing the ball. Wester repositions himself to catch the ball and in doing so Baylor slips and fall.

[@jameswright85]

Hey joel, I never thought it was a quarterback thing, OU. This all comes down to the offensive coordinator. We all know that I thought he would be gone by now, but obviously they don't have anyone to replace him yet. I'm sure he's a nice guy. You are right though, that was as bad offense that you've ever watched. That comes down to the coach.

[@SatansShart]

Michigan’s DLine looked great, but their best position group by far was the referees, especially in the first half. They did a great job stemming USCs momentum

[@trueempire8948]

GO Buffs! That game was incredible. Shedeur is clutch and elite I dont care what anyone says. Travis Hunter is the best College Football player in the country. ZERO debate at this point no other player in the country is dominating both offense and defense.

[@user-dw9fc6ev7x]

If Colo doesn't win 9 games he has no chance to win the Heisman.

[@stevenmarcajr9836]

@@user-dw9fc6ev7x👈 This is a troll bot account is 4 months old obvious bot.

[@P51DFreak25]

@@user-dw9fc6ev7xthe conversation gets interesting if they win 7. I think the win argument holds less weight for a non-QB. But I agree. It’s probably gonna have to be 8 or 9 wins because that’s what Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels did.

[@steve-o5600]

@@user-dw9fc6ev7x It's different for Travis because he has so many highlights and people see them on way more national TV games than would normally be the case for a 4-6 win team. I think he'll get the Heisman if he doesn't get hurt and miss a lot of games. He is also a very mature, smart, humble and down-to-earth person.

[@thecourier7964]

If Travis hunter continues to dominate against better competition(which he has not) then yes he is the best player on the country

[@GTNover]

Orji can run an offense effectively as long as the playcalling forces the defense to spread out. This means RPOs, jet sweeps with semaj morgan, reverses, double reverses, double reverse passes (they have a QB turned WR in Kendrick Bell) in addition to the physical wildcat style offense we've seen with Orji.

[@goodwolf152]

I just have to mention how insane it was for Michigan to call a pass on 2nd down on the three yard line with 50 seconds left. After Mullings proved that he was the only threat they had all day, and they have three chances to just give him the ball to pick up three lousy yards, they call a pass play for the worst throwing QB in the FBS, lol. A wasted down, and it forced Mullings to do it in two tries rather than three. Man, that was an infuriating play call, lol.

[@themichiganman1290]

It's was more than likely all apart of the plan so that if they went to 4th down a throw was a possible call. If u run it on 2nd and 3rd down, very obvious a run is coming on 4th of u didn't get it on the prior two tries. It's called playing chess and coaching

[@Yesquire0]

What a relief it was to watch Orji throw that pass about 10 rows up in the stands. A lesser man competing for the starting job would have forced it into triple coverage trying to make a hero play.

[@goodwolf152]

@@themichiganman1290 it was obvious Michigan was running the whole game, lol. The fact that play didn’t even come close to succeeding after “playing chess” suggests just how dumb it was. Mullings ran over them all day despite the clear intention of him running over them, lol. The benefit of Orji isn’t the threat of a pass, but the threat of a different ball carrier. Don’t need to throw the ball twenty feet out of the back of the end zone to benefit from a misdirection.

[@themichiganman1290]

@@goodwolf152 u have zero clue how fball works bub but whatever u say. A dub is a dub

[@goodwolf152]

@@themichiganman1290 lol, nice job…you win the KZbin comments section today! Congrats, big guy!

[@redsharpiemarker]

USC looked strange that game. weird play calling and just came out flat in the first half in that big house environment. but they made adjustments and the second half showed how good they can be vs an elite michigan D. not the worst loss if ur a usc fan

[@LifeHawkeye]

Joel Katt should be Colorado’s next coach!

[@TheGloriousLeader]

IDK if he'd be a good Head Coach, but he would be an excellent QB coach.

[@darrellwilliams1510]

He’s got it too good as an analyst…doing what he loves.

[@Derpk-rt9by]

I'd take John L Smith over prime 😂😂

[@jamezbrian4135]

@@darrellwilliams1510 agree

[@lywandevette]

Nooo he too good as an analyst, no hate just hard truths we need him doing this

[@jackdiepenhorst]

I agree with Joel about letting the kids storm the field after a great win, my problem however, in this case is that the fans were on the field with a pending video review. What would have happened if the ball crossed the goal line and it was ruled a touchdown with an extra point for double OT? There were hundreds if not thousands of people on the field at that point and it would have been near impossible to get them off and continue to play the rest of the game. If the fans were to storm after the officials reviewed the play that’s fine with me, but they didn’t wait.

[@sykwiddit8575]

To be honest it was there homecoming also .. that's amazing man... Lifetime memory. That game will live forever with those students and fans... Amazing (cu)

[@joekean8555]

I agree with Joel on Buckeyes first half. Three kicks in a row gave marshall excellent field position. The second half was a shutout and the score could have been much worse. I hate that early week off. Go Bucks !!!!!!!

[@Ima5starman]

Also, the one time Michigan did try to throw the ball their DB from USC pass interference them twice on the same route no call and he was cooked. This is why you can’t blame officiating because it goes both ways.

[@Lfg117]

@joel: after ur reminder, i faintly remember seeing the 1-play-only highlight of ur '04 miracle pass vs ksu - i'd forgotten about that one. 😂

[@Jleed989]

The sad part is, a program like Michigan couldn’t recruit and have a qb waiting to take over for JJ. They had to make do and scab together what they had available.

[@adrianbuck8772]

Also the lack of elite WR recruits/players makes the QB job more difficult compare to Ohio State for example.

[@FanciestPhoenix1]

As a Michigan fan, I've had similar thoughts. I thought we'd at least have a game manager in Tuttle or Warren. I love Orji but it's clear there's no trust in his throwing given the play calls.

[@AngryOtter614]

They didn't have a qb available because they didn't address the position through the portal. Head coach rookie mistake. Hard to cut your teeth coaching at Michigan.

[@AidenB1010]

orji was the recruit to take over. apparently harbaugh just didnt try to develop him from where he was as a freshman knowing he was gonna leave

[@adrianbuck8772]

@@AngryOtter614 Michigan doesnt really go heavy NIL on guys outside of their progamm. So by attracting an proven guy in the transfer portal they would have to go clearly away from the approach so far(by getting him big NIL endorsements),which wont sit well with the rest of the roster.

[@godbody5588]

Buckeye here 👋 I concur. Will Howard. We are definitely going to complain. They shouldn’t of even scored. & You better tighten up buddy. lol but seriously . Good game. Don’t slip again

[@gridirongodsnetwork]

Kalel is from Krypton

[@gridirongodsnetwork]

Warren was so impressive in the Spring Game, leading us all to hope and believe it could translate to the regular season.

[@kyoko703]

If anything, Travis needs his own award because NO ONE ELSE in College Football TODAY is doing the things he is doing. There is no comparison.

[@macg7785]

You glazin

[@LightsOut5]

@@macg7785you hatin

[@baylorgreen4942]

Joel, I appreciate the shout out to the Utes

[@easezwilliams345]

5th str8 100 yard game going back to last year

[@davidbp4]

Truth! (tho you might wanna edit your comment to mention Travis!)

[@jasonlonker1666]

I got to hear you call the game for my buckeyes and I see you got them at number two I watch your show hey that's cool I think we'll prove ourselves down the road and I happen to like will Howard I think he's doing all he needs to do Joe great show till next time

[@michaelk622]

You should have a weekly Travis Hunter segment.

[@robschaller9061]

Lets address some of Joel's "concerns" over how Will Howard is going to play the QB position... Howard is currently ranked #11 in passing efficiency the only pick Howard has thrown all season in was the ball he threw to Jerimiah Smith. IF you are going to try that it HAS to be out in FRONT of the wide receiver and you want to drop it on that outside shoulder. Should have gone to the check-down receiver. They do NOT need Howard to be a surgeon back there where they are putting the game on his arm. He has been SENSATIONAL so far. If he plays like this all season long, OSU is going to be a total nightmare to face.

[@ThrillerMagPunk]

My Lord guy, you can’t complement Michigan without a backhanded comment can you.. Well it’s the referees, really guy.. Donovan Edwards fumbled the ball on a 10 yard line. That’s why USC was able to catch up.

[@davehall6809]

Was a really good week of football

[@spaniardprince]

Go Blue!

[@BrandonRosenbaum-g7j]

I like Klatt, only complaint is his bias and lean towards CU and their players....just a little over tge tip, but overall he's got great objective takes.

[@gridirongodsnetwork]

Colorado Football Party continues...

[@bulldawg4910]

So much for your underrated Nebraska team

[@btggtv4881]

K state shouldn’t be ranked

[@dilburger6902]

Neither should Notre Dame with that loss to NIU at home 🤣

[@btggtv4881]

@@dilburger6902 this is also facts

[@jello171717]

How about waiting until the game is over before storming the field? That sounds like a good place to start

[@steve-o5600]

But you have to give CU a little credit for winning the 2nd Half in Lincoln 10-0. You know that Nebraska was trying to bury and completely humiliate them like Oregon did last season, but couldn't.

[@Huskerkid16]

Nah that’s just Nebraska football we take the foot off the gas and can’t put teams away.

[@clu63]

“Winning a half” isn’t a thing. A 28-10 loss is still a pounding.

[@steve-o5600]

@@clu63 It was indeed a physical pounding in the 1st half, but a 20-10 final score and 2nd half shut-out by CU negates the technical definition of a pounding. I am the rare CU fan that roots for Matt Rhule and sometimes even the Huskers when they play other teams. After all the years since Callahan that Husker fans have suffered I have empathy for them now and hope the program can get back to good times.

[@knightofakatosh693]

Moral victory at best. Nebraska blasted you when it mattered.

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

People are fooled into thinking Nebraska is back because they are improved. You could see that in the 2nd Half vs CU. Nebraska can't bury competitive teams, and CU is actually improved also.

[@jaysonp9426]

I was glad to see Smith correct what Joel keeps saying. That pass was not underthrown. Smith didn't run to where they practice it. There are no question marks with Howard. The only question marks I have are with Joel.

[@nnonotnow]

I always thought the big noon kickoff Saturday game was meant to be meaningful. This one was an infomercial for Ohio State.

[@johnnash1119]

Let’s be real, Tennessee played extremely conservative offensively the second half. This offense typically operates 50/50 run/pass and this game was 49 Run/21 pass. It was go in, secure the win & roll into the bye week without many injuries.

[@dariannealy577]

I don’t care if people feel like UM didn’t dominate USC at any point during the game, or UM didn’t run all over the USC defense, etc., the point is UM Won the game. Period.

[@bananagrape-nq4oz]

UN dominated the first, USC dominated the 2nd, both teams are playoff contenders

[@tannerrossi8150]

Ashton Jeanty!! Great work Joel!

[@Googers503]

I’d still be very happy with an 8-4 season for Michigan.

[@jeffs.692]

That's realistic mindset.

[@Drew1942ch]

@@jeffs.692 9-3 is more like it

[@sammorris8937]

10-2 & playoffs is still in play

[@Prince-jq1mt]

I'd be happy with a 4-8 Michigan season.... GO BUCKS!!!

[@joblowwarzonetrips5456]

Any other loss outside of Oregon is unacceptable

[@jwells1914]

The kid Marks keeping his wits and snatching the ball away from Kenneth Grant literally made my heart drop. Respect to those guys!

[@asay636]

For USC, hard to blame officials when you give up 300 yards rushing.

[@Frfrlolrp]

it's kinda hard to not run 300 yards when 99% percent of your plays are runs against a mid run defense.

[@techlorknight338]

And a pick 6

[@kharilane1340]

They gave up those rushing yards and still were in position to win the game with a defensive stop. So just maybe, a different call or nocall on a play can make or break a game.

[@JuanAguilar-mi8yx]

Bro there was a CLEAR hold on the last winning play had they called it USC WINS yes you CAN call it on bad officiating despite 300 yards allowed they were up half way in the 4th forget all the facemas calls that were missed forget all the other holds and horsecollars. That ONE hold had it been called USC would have won.

[@techlorknight338]

@@JuanAguilar-mi8yx maybe Miller moss shouldn't have thrown a pick 6

[@BeforeYouGoPro]

Joel former Buff Big XII Champ here. As a former QB why do you think Sheduer is holding the ball so much? Is it that he isn't trying to mess up his passing pct?

[@sirenejohnson6668]

He’s trying to make plays. Simple!

[@BeforeYouGoPro]

@@sirenejohnson6668 sometimes the best play is the one you don't try to make!

[@LarryAsberryJr]

Go Blue and Go Buffs!

[@Sam-q7j4g]

Had to find someone else to root for this year other than the wolverines huh?

[@frankramirez6411]

Michigan is going to get better - Orgi is going to get more comfortable and when he does he will start making some very big plays with his feat and with his arm - most of his issues are mental blocks not physical limitations. Peopel should note that Michigan defensive secondary gave up a couple long pass plays that were infact desperate 3rd down and very long coversions that enabled USC to stay in the game. Net, Michigan's team is going to mature into winning more and more with running (pond and grind) and passing that is good enough to keep defenses unsure. Few teams are going to be able to handle the power and strength of Michigan defense and running attack. Any one that has to play Michigan better be ready for some serious smash football and get ready to feel the pain that comes with it.

[@tylercullen4959]

Michigan is a more talented version of last year's Nebraska 🤣

[@MrCallofdutyfanatic1]

Terrible officiating. But hats off to Michigan. Even though I thought there was clear holding calls on the 2 long run TDs, it wasn’t the Refs fault that they tried to arm tackle. Cant help but feel like the officiating was too one sided with a lot of missed calls, but we definitely couldn’t protect Moss today and had some really conservative play calls at weird times. Waaaay too many screens that were unsuccessful. Congrats again Michigan and thanks for winning it all last year so my Chargers could get Jim! fight on ✌️ bolt up⚡️

[@BoydTaylor-t1e]

The run game is nothing without a great O line. Go Buckeyes

[@TheSchaef47]

Complementing Travyeon with Judkins was the best possible thing for both of them. The single craziest stat about how stacked is this offense: Saturday was Egbuka's first TD of the season, the first receiver on a team that hung 22 touchdowns on opponents so far.

[@miketitus3592]

Michigan's OL is developing right before our eyes, and Orji will develop as well.

[@RickSanchez167]

Joel constantly bringing up refs screwing over USC, but didnt watch the game and didnt see multiple Michigan drives die off of no calls for obvious USC jumping offsides on 3rd down

[@derekbanks7377]

He commentates for OSU not surprised.

[@davehall6809]

Refs this year across the board have been bad

[@andrewschmitz5195]

For me OSU needs to fix their line backers, Knowles played base defense didn't blitz or run anything but really base defense in that game, he was testing his linebackers

[@jimbeaux89]

Why would you run anything but vanilla D Against Marshall? We’ve got a cooker coming, and you don’t want to give anything away.

[@JeremyVanHoy]

Storming the field at that game was understandable except... it wasn't over! Wait for the review!!

[@davidbp4]

I agree... Was at the CSU game last year when the fans stormed the field (at 67 y/o and in good shape, still didn't want to join the youngsters and risk gettin; tumbled to turf!). Thing is, the official said on mic words to the effect of: "Ruled a touchdown" and then added "play under review'' but the mayhem had already started. I think he regrets not starting with ''Play under review'' and that would've lessened the field frenzy!

[@brandonbushman7151]

The only thing I can't understand is, why are we saying Tennessee's defense is so amazing and in the same breath saying the sooners offense is the worst we've ever seen and still scored on a "brilliant" defense and only lost by 10?

[@Bman6464]

Tn went into prevent d because the game was out of reach unfortunately. Dont get me wrong, Hawkins was better than Arnold, but Tn wasnt dialing stuff up on him. TN D is VERY deep, and its quality depth as well.