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Joel Klatt updates his top 10 in college football after Week 12. Does he have Ohio State or Michigan higher?

Fox College Football analyst Joel Klatt is at it again. Each week he updates his opinion on who the top teams in college football are after taking in all the action and shares his view with the people.

Klatt has historically been very kind to the Buckeyes, especially since he started calling a bunch of their games when Fox started its “Big Noon Kickoff” show and featured games. But, hey, with the record of success Ohio State has had, who can blame him?

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This season, Klatt has had Ohio State anywhere from No. 1 to No. 3, and we’re now just one game from one of the most anticipated installments of The Game between the Buckeyes and Wolverines we’ve ever experienced.

So how does the Fox College Football analyst see Georgia, TCU, LSU and Alabama line up after Week 12? And where is Ohio State compard to Michigan? Here’s a look at Klatt’s latest college football rankings as we head into Rivarly Week across most of the country.

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Oregon players celebrate a touchdown by running back Jordan James, center, as the Oregon Ducks take on the Stanford Cardinal Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

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Tennessee Volunteers
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Utah Utes

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No. 10 - Washington Huskies

Nov. 19, 2022; Seattle; Washington Huskies running back Richard Newton (6) celebrates with offensive lineman Henry Bainivalu (66, right) after rushing for a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 9-2
Last Result | Won vs. Colorado, 54-7
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR ()

No. 9 - Clemson Tigers

Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool (9) and teammates celebrate a play during the second quarter against NC State at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 10-1
Last Result | Won vs. Miami, 40-10
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | NR ()

 

Penn State Nittany Lions

Nov. 12, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Maryland, 30-0. Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 9-2
Last Result | Won at Rutgers, 55-10
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 9 ()

 

Alabama Crimson Tide

Sept. 17, 2022; Tuscaloosa; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks to quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the second half against the UL Monroe Warhawks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 9-2
Last Result | Won vs. Austin Peay, 34-0
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 7 (⇔)

 

LSU Tigers

Josh Williams runs the ball and scores as the LSU Tigers take down Alabama, 32-31, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 9-2
Last Result | Won at UAB, 41-10
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 6 (⇔)

No. 5 - USC Trojans

Nov. 11, 2022; Los Angeles, California; Southern California Trojans running back Raleek Brown (14) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 10-1
Last Result | Won at UCLA, 48-45
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 8 ()

 

TCU Horned Frogs (11-0)

Nov. 5, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas; TCU Horned Frogs punt returner Derius Davis (11) reacts after scoring a touchdown on an 82-yard punt return during the first half of a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 11-0
Last Result | Won at Baylor, 29-28
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 4 (⇔)

Michigan Wolverines

Oct. 8, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh yells during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Wolverines won, 31-10. Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 11-0
Last Result | Won vs. Illinois, 19-17
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 3 (⇔)

Ohio State Buckeyes

Nov. 19, 2022; College Park; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dallan Hayden (5) celebrates his rushing touchdown with Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (77) against Maryland Terrapins in the third quarter in their Big Ten game at SECU Stadium. USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 11-0
Last Result | Won at Maryland, 43-30
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 2 (⇔)

Georgia Bulldogs (11-0)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson (22) celebrates with Georgia Bulldogs tight end Cade Brock (44) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA game against Auburn in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2022.  USA TODAY Sports

Where Things Stand

Record | 11-0
Last Result | Won at Kentucky, 16-6
Last Week’s Klatt Ranking | No. 1 (⇔)

NEXT … Joel Klatt’s rankings and Twitter thread

Joel Klatt's top ten college football teams and Twitter thread

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