Joel Klatt Names Potential 2025 College Football Playoff Crashers

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt has identified four potential College Football Playoff 'party crashers' for the 2025 season, selecting one team from each Power Four conference. From the ACC, Klatt believes Georgia Tech, led by quarterback Haynes King and running back Jamal Haynes, could surprise many, citing their strong performances against top teams like Georgia last year. In the SEC, Klatt picked Missouri, praising head coach Eli Drinkwitz's culture and recruitment, and highlighting quarterback Beau Pribula's potential impact despite the team being unranked in preseason polls. For the Big 12, Klatt expressed skepticism about Colorado due to the loss of key offensive players like Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter but acknowledged improvements in their offensive and defensive lines. From the Big Ten, Klatt named Washington, noting their talented quarterback, running back, and wide receiver trio that may go underappreciated. Additionally, Klatt mentioned Utah as a borderline top-25 team due to a roster overhaul under coach Kyle Whittingham, underscoring the uncertainty of their performance in 2025.