Joel Klatt Predicts Key SEC Vanderbilt-Missouri Game, Big Ten Michigan-Michigan State Clash

FOX analyst Joel Klatt has made several significant college football predictions for upcoming games, highlighting key matchups and player performances. He favors Vanderbilt to continue their momentum with a win over Missouri, citing Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's elusiveness and Missouri's struggles with interceptions and running the football. Klatt also predicts Michigan to defeat Michigan State, emphasizing Michigan’s strong offensive and defensive lines and their ability to control the tempo, though he believes Michigan State will cover the 14.5-point spread due to the rivalry atmosphere. Additionally, Klatt supports Illinois in a Big Ten upset over Washington, pointing out Washington’s offensive inconsistencies and the potential to disrupt their quarterback Demond Williams by limiting his running lanes. Across these analyses, Klatt focuses on quarterback performance, rushing defense, and game strategy as critical factors influencing outcomes in pivotal rivalry and conference games.