The “Voice of Fox Sports,” Joel Klatt, is back with his highly anticipated annual college football playoff predictions.
Klatt released his CFP bracket prediction on Monday, with this as his projected final four: the Clemson Tigers, Texas Longhorns, Penn State Nittany Lions, and the reigning National Champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes.
In a surprising twist this year, Klatt has chosen Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers to emerge victorious over Ohio State in the national title game:
Clemson is widely regarded as a CFP contender this year after winning the ACC a season ago. The Tigers bring back most of their best players from last year’s team, including star quarterback Cade Klubnik. Clemson also brought in Tom Allen to be its defensive coordinator this year in hopes of taking a step forward on that side of the ball.
Things will be tricky right out of the gate for the Tigers, who will host LSU in Week 1 to open the 2025 season. Despite a very tough regular season schedule, Klatt and others expect Dabo Swinney’s bunch to once again be a contender at the top of college football this fall.
Kickoff against LSU is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Lee Ann joins the Saturday Down South team, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, she has also flexes her skills as the Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk( Ole Miss) Herring, is a staff writer at USA Today Sports Wildcats Wire, where she dives into the thrilling world of Kentucky football and basketball. When fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM—because who doesn't love a good game day chat? A proud Brown University alum, Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your spirited insider ready to tackle all things SEC!
