Joel Klatt releases his preseason top 10 rankings

Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt during the Michigan Wolverines game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt has released his preseason rankings ahead of the 2024 college football season. Klatt is not as high on the Georgia Bulldogs as most college football experts are, but he still ranks Georgia very high.

His top 10 features four Big Ten schools and four SEC schools, which should be college football’s two top conferences this fall. His top 10 does not include any programs from the ACC, but does have one school from the Big 12.

The 2024 season will feature an expanded College Football Playoff, which will help keep more fan bases engaged throughout the season. It also means that teams at the top will have more margin of error than they did in previous seasons. For example, if Georgia went 12-0 like it did during the 2023 season and went on to lose in the SEC championship, then the Bulldogs would still be a lock for the playoff.

Here’s Joel Klatt’s top 10 rankings ahead of the 2024 season. College football returns on Aug. 24 in Week 0.

10. Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 4, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; “All of a sudden you see your name pop up” says Ohio State football coach Ryan Day as he describes how he found out the Buckeyes were going to the College Football Playoff Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Doral Chenoweth-The Columbus Dispatch Ohio State Football Coach Ryan Day

Numerous top Ohio State starters elected to return for another season instead of entering the NFL draft. Defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and running back TreVeyon Henderson all return for the Buckeyes. Klatt loves the Buckeyes and their defense.

“They brought in…


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Publish date : 2024-08-10 16:33:00

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