Joel Klatt: Alabama Makes a Statement at LSU + 24-Team Playoff Is Official!

FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt joins The Next Round to break down Alabama’s impressive win at LSU, the undefeated UCLA Bruins, the Heisman Trophy race and a changing College Football Playoff picture. From Kalen DeBoer and Lane Kiffin in big games to questions surrounding Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon and Notre Dame, we cover the biggest debates in college football!

🏈 ALABAMA MAKES A STATEMENT AT LSU

Kalen DeBoer delivers on the big stage again as Alabama takes down LSU in Death Valley. What separates DeBoer’s big-game success from Lane Kiffin’s latest disappointment, and what does this win tell us about the Crimson Tide?

🐻 HOW GOOD IS UNDEFEATED UCLA?

The Bruins keep winning, but how much have they actually proven? Klatt weighs in on UCLA’s unbeaten season, strength of schedule and place among college football’s top contenders.

〽️ MICHIGAN & OHIO STATE: WHAT WENT WRONG?

With both programs trending in the wrong direction, which situation surprises Klatt more? Plus, is Kyle Whittingham in over his head at Michigan, and what’s behind the Wolverines’ struggles?

🏆 HEISMAN RACE & OREGON’S PLAYOFF HOPES

Who’s going to win the Heisman Trophy? We discuss the race and whether the Oregon Ducks remain a legitimate College Football Playoff contender. If Oregon still has a path, could Dante Moore consider returning after shutting down his season following a concussion?

☘️ IS NOTRE DAME A PLAYOFF LOCK?

Did the Fighting Irish secure their postseason spot by beating Miami? Joel also weighs in on the controversial Miami catch/non-catch that was ruled incomplete in the Hurricanes’ loss at Notre Dame.

🚨 24-TEAM COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF

With a 24-team CFP officially announced to begin in 2027, Klatt shares his thoughts on playoff expansion, what it means for the regular season and the future of college football.

👇 Join the debate: Is UCLA for real? Is Notre Dame a playoff lock? And will a 24-team playoff help or hurt college football? Leave your take in the comments!

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