Joel Klatt faces backlash during FOX Sports broadcast of Ohio State at Michigan
Joel Klatt is well known to Big Ten fans, and he’s on the call of the FOX Sports broadcast of Ohio State at Michigan. But the controversial Michigan touchdown uncorked backlash toward Klatt, who suggested that it should be an Ohio State interception.
But there were other calls where Klatt’s analysis gave fans some heartburn. Some wondered if he bet on Ohio State, and suggested that he should “clean it up.” Even Klatt’s FOX Sports colleague Colin Cowherd weighed in, and wondered if he’s having vision problems after the Roman Wilson touchdown. “I must be losing my eyesight. TD. Without question. I’m missing what others are seeing. Clearly, initially crossed the line w the ball. Wrestled away after,” Cowherd wrote on social media.
Others wondered what happened to Klatt as one fan noted that he’s normally very good.
Here’s a sample of some of the reaction:
@CFBONFOX how much does Joel Klatt donate to OSU every year? #MichiganVsEverybody
— Melissa VanGessel (@melissalynn217) November 25, 2023
Might have to mute my TV.. @joelklatt is horrible today
— Gaige 〽️ (@GaigeParkerr) November 25, 2023
@joelklatt in rare form today, declaring a baffling defensive holding call as “a great call” as Graham was laying under a Buckeye who had tackled him#GoBlue
— Michigan Golf Live (@mglbill) November 25, 2023
*Ohio State player exists*
Joel Klatt:pic.twitter.com/gYWuufWmUc
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 25, 2023
You are noticeably excited for the plays that benefit OSU @joelklatt
— Carbi D (@yourauntifa) November 25, 2023
@CFBONFOX can you let Joel Klatt make out with the team from Ohio a little bit more, I’m not sure what team you want win 🙄🙄
— BobParty906 (@R_Potta) November 25, 2023
I must be losing my eyesight. TD. Without question. I’m missing what others are seeing. Clearly, initially crossed the line w the ball. Wrestled away after.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) November 25, 2023
You are not missing anything. They are trying to talk it into existence. It was a clear TD. The only ones thinking otherwise are OSU fans or their lackey Joel Klatt (they have to be paying him for his views/comments – no one is that ignorant).
— Stuart Barnhardt (@StuartBarnhardt) November 25, 2023
@joelklatt you sound so pro OSU and anti UM. Clean it up
— JC (@JMay225) November 25, 2023
Joel Klatt is the most insufferable announcer. Nothing Michigan does is good enough, praises bs/questionable calls. No one who’s clearly biased should cover games like these. #OSUvsMICH
— Hayleesi (@Hayleesi) November 25, 2023
Ummm…@joelklatt wtf are you watching dude. Graham got knocked down and had holding called on him and you say “good call”🤡🤡🤡
— Matt (@UofMKwn) November 25, 2023
Joel Klatt: “Jesse Minter is beside himself …”
Me: “Yeah, because Connor Stalions isn’t there anymore …”
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteDustin) November 25, 2023
No idea what Joel Klatt is talking about. Did he bet on Ohio State?
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) November 25, 2023
Joel Klatt, clearly rooting for Ohio State. pic.twitter.com/7vdRC555Bk
— Tim Ryan🦤 (@TheSportsHernia) November 25, 2023
Ryan Day & Joel Klatt are either blind or just clueless…Roman Wilson had control of the ball when he crossed the goal line = TD. @680TheFan
— buck belue (@buckbelue8) November 25, 2023
I love Joel Klatt. Best analyst in the business. But this is the rare L for him.
Had control when he crossed the goal line, and it was ripped out after.
That was a billion percent a touchdown.
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) November 25, 2023
Nothing better than a Gus Johnson and @JoelKlatt fist bump to get things started ahead of The Game 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/dOae8m7M09
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 25, 2023