SportsIQ with Larry Smith

The Olympic ice delivered must-see drama as Team USA and Canada both survived thrilling overtime battles in the men’s hockey quarterfinals. Quinn Hughes played hero for the Americans, while Mitch Marner’s dazzling individual effort lifted Canada — setting up a potential gold medal showdown the hockey world is craving. CBS Sports’ Austin Nivison joins the show to break down the semifinal matchups,...

March is almost here — and the college basketball picture is getting clearer… and wilder. Larry Smith opens the show with a deep dive into NC State’s resurgence under Will Wade, following the Wolfpack’s emphatic win over North Carolina. Raleigh News & Observer sports reporter Jadyn Watson-Fisher joins to break down the atmosphere in Raleigh, the culture shift under Wade, the NIL impact, and wh...

March energy is building — and we’re feeling it on SportsIQ. Larry Smith opens the show with headlines from across the sports world, including Iowa State’s dramatic rally over Houston, Duke’s dominant win over Syracuse, and a gold-medal breakthrough for Olympic bobsledder Elena Meyers Taylor. We also touch on NBA All-Star viewership surging 87% year-over-year, league expansion chatter, and a poten...

Another packed edition of Sports IQ as Larry and Tony break down a rejuvenated NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome, where a USA vs. World format finally brought defense and intensity back to the showcase. Anthony Edwards earns MVP honors, Damian Lillard wins yet another three-point title, and the conversation shifts to what this event must become moving forward. In college basketball, the NIL era...

Spotify Title: Olympic Ratings Surge, NCAA Chaos & The ABA’s Lasting Legacy Show Notes: The sports calendar is overflowing — NBA All-Star Weekend, the Daytona 500, Olympic headlines, and major college basketball storylines all colliding at once. Larry and Tony break down why this might be one of the best stretches of the sports year — and why the momentum just keeps building. The Winter Olympi...

Spring training is almost here — and the baseball conversation is heating up. Larry and Producer Tony dive into early storylines around MLB, from bullpen questions for the defending champion Dodgers to whether the Phillies remain the team to beat in the NL. Baseball writer Eric Katz of Belly Up Sports joins the show to break down offseason moves, pitching injuries, and why he believes the Milwauke...

Spring training is here — and the Dodgers are once again the team everyone is chasing. Larry is joined by CBS Sports MLB insider Matt Snyder to break down why Los Angeles remains the favorite, why October is never guaranteed, and which teams could make serious noise in 2025. From the Braves’ bounce-back potential to sleeper picks like the A’s and Royals, this season feels wide open — even with a h...

The NFL season may be over, but the conversation is just heating up. Larry Smith is joined by Heavy.com NFL writer Erik Anderson to break down the Seahawks’ Super Bowl championship, the rise of Seattle’s dominant defense, and what lies ahead as the league turns its attention to free agency, the draft, and a wide-open 2026 season. From quarterback futures to coaching changes and franchise philosoph...

Super Bowl 60 is in the books, and Sports IQ breaks down everything that followed — on the field, in the front office, and far beyond the scoreboard. Larry Smith and producer Tony react to the Seattle Seahawks’ championship win, Sam Darnold’s improbable Super Bowl journey, and why defense still reigns supreme in the NFL. The conversation expands into league-wide implications, including shifting qu...

It’s a packed sports weekend, and Sports IQ is locked in. Larry Smith and the crew break down everything from Super Bowl weekend memories to a pivotal stretch in college basketball, as conference races tighten and March looms closer. The show opens with a look at the sports landscape heading into the weekend — Super Bowl buzz, the Olympics, and a loaded college hoops slate — before diving deep int...

Super Bowl 60 is just days away, and Sports IQ with Larry Smith sets the stage with a deep dive into a matchup that may lack celebrity star power—but promises drama, strategy, and legacy-defining moments. NFL writer Tony Adame (Heavy.com) joins the show to break down Seahawks vs. Patriots, spotlighting Sam Darnold’s resurgence, New England’s remarkable turnaround, and the critical matchups that co...

The sports world is moving fast as Super Bowl 60 approaches — and Larry Smith breaks down everything you need to know. With the NBA trade deadline just hours away, major deals shake up the league, including James Harden landing in Cleveland , blockbuster moves involving Jaren Jackson Jr. , and growing speculation around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future . Larry also highlights surging TV numbers for...

Michigan basketball is rolling, and the Wolverines are suddenly right in the middle of the national title conversation. Larry Smith is joined by Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press to break down why Dusty May’s Wolverines are thriving in Year Two — from elite roster construction and depth to a culture built on sacrifice and connectivity. The conversation also touches on Michigan football’s reset...

Illinois basketball is surging — and the rest of the college hoops world is taking notice. On today’s episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , we break down a massive weekend in college basketball, highlighted by Illinois’ statement road win at Nebraska and the rapid rise of freshman star Keaton Waggler , who continues to look every bit like a future lottery pick. Larry is joined by Matt Stevens (I...

The college basketball season is heating up — and so is the conversation on Sports IQ with Larry Smith . This episode dives deep into Duke’s surge under head coach Jon Scheyer , with insight from Anna Snyder , Duke beat writer for The Fayetteville Observer . The Blue Devils are rolling through ACC play behind star freshmen Cooper Flagg and Cam Boozer , and Snyder breaks down what makes this team d...

On today’s Sports IQ , Larry Smith and the crew break down a loaded day across college basketball, the NFL, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame — with powerhouse programs, rising contenders, and a Hall of Fame controversy that just won’t go away. The show opens with headlines from the NBA and college hoops, including a potential farewell moment for LeBron James in Cleveland, dominant performances ar...

The road to Super Bowl 60 is officially set — and it didn’t come without drama. On today’s episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , we break down a wild Championship Weekend in the NFL, including two nail-biters that sent the Patriots and Seahawks to San Francisco for a Super Bowl rematch. Heavy.com’s Shane Shoemaker joins the show to analyze the conference title games, Sam Darnold’s career-definin...

The college basketball season is heating up — and this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith hits every major storyline shaping the road to March. We begin with one of the best stories in the country: Miami of Ohio’s 20–0 start . Associate Head Coach Jonathan Holmes joins the show to break down how the RedHawks have stayed undefeated, why culture and continuity matter more than ever in the transfe...

What a show. Larry Smith and the Sports IQ crew break down a packed sports weekend that somehow managed to deliver history, perspective, and jaw-dropping performances all at once. The episode opens with a deep dive into UConn women’s basketball , as CT Insider’s Maggie Vanoni joins the show to explain how the Huskies look just as dominant—if not more—after losing Paige Bueckers to the WNBA. Why is...

The weekend edition of Sports IQ with Larry Smith delivers a wide-ranging look across the sports landscape — from NHL playoff races and Olympic hockey to NFL coaching trends and a powerful preview of an upcoming NBA conversation you won’t want to miss. CBS Sports NHL writer Austin Nivison joins producer Tony Cordaro for a deep dive into the NHL at the halfway mark of the season. The conversation c...

The college basketball season is officially heating up, and today’s episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith dives straight into the heart of it. Larry is joined by Brian Barnhart , the longtime voice of Illinois basketball, to preview one of the Big Ten’s biggest matchups of the season as the red-hot Illini head to Mackey Arena to face Purdue. With Illinois riding an eight-game win streak and dealin...

Indiana football has officially entered the history books — and college sports may never look the same. On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , Larry is joined by Shannon Griffith of Hoosiers.com to break down Indiana’s stunning 16–0 national championship season , what it felt like inside Hard Rock Stadium, and why this title represents a true paradigm shift in college football. From NIL a...

A new era in sports is officially underway. On today’s episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , we examine how shifting power structures are redefining college football, college basketball, and the NBA — and why the old rules no longer apply. We begin with one of the most stunning turnarounds in sports history as Indiana football completes a perfect season and wins a national championship , transfo...

On this MLK Day edition of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , the spotlight is on change — in college football, the NFL, and sports history itself. Larry is joined by Matt Stevens of IlliniGuys for an in-depth breakdown of the college football transfer portal in the new “House Settlement” era. With NIL money rising instead of falling, Stevens explains why college football still operates as a free-market...

College basketball takes center stage on today’s Sports IQ with Larry Smith as the spotlight shines on an unbeaten Nebraska program rewriting its own history. Larry is joined by Ben Doody , Executive Editor of the Omaha World-Herald , to break down the Cornhuskers’ best start ever, why this run feels different, and what Nebraska’s rabid fan base is experiencing as national expectations rise. Can t...