Joel Klatt on Michigan’s Clock Controversy, Ohio State-Texas & Alabama's Keelon Russell

FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation about the biggest storylines in the sport.

Klatt discusses potential changes to college football replay following the controversial clock situation in Michigan’s narrow win over Western Michigan. What needs to change, and how can the sport prevent another officiating controversy from impacting the outcome of a game?

The conversation also examines whether coaches intentionally hold back parts of their playbook against lesser opponents—and whether Michigan nearly paid the price for doing so against Western Michigan. Klatt evaluates Bryce Underwood’s early struggles and explains why some of the Michigan quarterback’s problems may not be easy to fix.

Plus, Joel previews the massive top four showdown between the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes and #4 Texas Longhorns in Austin. What will determine the outcome between Ryan Day’s Buckeyes and Steve Sarkisian’s Longhorns?

Finally, Klatt shares his evaluation of Keelon Russell’s first start as Alabama’s quarterback, what stood out about the talented young passer and what Crimson Tide fans should expect from him moving forward under Kalen DeBoer.

Topics include:

• College football replay changes

• Michigan’s clock controversy against Western Michigan

• Do coaches hold back against lesser opponents?

• Bryce Underwood’s development and concerns

• Ohio State vs. Texas preview and predictions

• Keelon Russell’s first Alabama start