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Joel Klatt updates his top 10 college football teams after seeing Ohio State in person for the first time

Fox college football analyst Joel Klatt — along with his partner Gus Johnson — has almost become known as one of the voices of Ohio State football with as many games as he’s called over the last three seasons. Despite it all, he tends to have an unbiased and well-thought opinion when it comes to his voice compared to many others out there (ahem — cough, cough, Desmond Howard).

However, Klatt called his first Ohio State game in person in 2022 this past weekend against Iowa, so he finally saw a Buckeye team that has been playing awfully well over the last few weeks.

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After the conclusion of all of the college football games for the week, Klatt gives us his opinion rankings of the top teams in the country, and there’s no doubt he took his first visit to the ‘Shoe in 2022 into consideration. He’s had Ohio State as his No. 1 team prior to this week, and you had to wonder if the early struggles on offense swayed his opinion in any way.

Week 8 had many top teams, including Georgia and Michigan, on a bye, and Tennessee played an overmatched UT Martin in what could have also been considered a bye.

Here’s how Klatt sees things after all the action was completed this weekend. This time he gave us his top 10 teams with a few just outside in his mind.

Teams just outside the top ten

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Teams Knocking on the Door

USC
Penn State
Ole Miss
UCLA

No. 10 - Utah Utes

Sept. 3, 2022; Gainesville, Florida; Utah Utes place kicker Jordan Noyes (67) smiles as he makes an extra point against the Florida Gators during the second half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 5-0
Last Result | IDLE
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR

No. 9 - Oklahoma State Cowboys

Oklahoma State’s Mason Cobb (0) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the third quarter during a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 6-1
Last Result | Won vs. Texas, 41-34
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR

No. 8 - Oregon Ducks

Sept. 24, 2022; Pullman, Washington; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) audibles against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 6-1
Last Result | Won vs. UCLA, 45-30
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR

No. 7 - TCU Horned Frogs

Nov. 6, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) is tackled by Baylor Bears safety JT Woods (22) during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 7-0
Last Result | Won vs. Kansas State, 38-28
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR

No. 6 - Clemson Tigers

Oct. 15, 2022; Tallahassee, Florida; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 8-0
Last Result | Won vs. Syracuse, 27-21
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR

No. 5 - Alabama Crimson Tide

Oct. 8, 2022; Tuscaloosa; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban reacts during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 7-1
Last Result | Won vs. Mississippi State, 30-6
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR

No. 4 - Michigan Wolverines

Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the offense against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half at Michigan Stadium, Saturday, Sept.17, 2022. USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 7-0
Last Result | IDLE
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 4 ⇔

No. 3 - Georgia Bulldogs

Sept. 24, 2022; Athens; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) passes the ball against the Kent State Golden Flashes during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 7-0
Last Result | IDLE
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR ⇔

No. 2 - Tennessee Volunteers

Sept. 24, 2022; Knoxville; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) passes the ball against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 7-0
Last Result | Won vs. UT Martin, 65-24
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 2 ⇔

No. 1 - Ohio State Buckeyes

Oct. 22, 2022; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrates after catching the third-quarter touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio Stadium. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 7-0
Last Result | Won vs. Iowa, 54-10
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 1 ⇔

NEXT … Klatt’s rankings and Twitter thread

Joel Klatt's Rankings and Twitter Thread

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