Joel Klatt Predicts Key College Football Conference Titles and Playoff Contenders

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt has updated his predictions for the 2024 college football conference championships and the College Football Playoff (CFP) field. In the SEC, Klatt sees Texas making a second consecutive trip to the conference title game, likely facing undefeated Ole Miss, whom he predicts will reach the SEC Championship for the first time in program history due to a favorable schedule. For the ACC, Klatt projects Miami to win the conference title after a strong start and favorable remaining schedule and names Georgia Tech as a dark horse to reach the CFP due to their talent and comparatively easier schedule. In the Big Ten, Klatt forecasts a championship game between Ohio State and Oregon, with Ohio State as the likely winner and a potential No. 1 overall seed in the CFP, noting both teams could enter the title game undefeated. Additionally, Klatt has placed Texas Tech as the Big 12 champion and No. 5 seed in his updated CFP bracket, highlighting their offensive and defensive dominance and strong team chemistry despite many transfer players. Overall, Klatt emphasizes the balance and competitiveness across conferences, noting multiple teams with viable paths to conference championships and playoff berths.