SportsIQ with Larry Smith

The improbable has become reality. Indiana and Miami — two programs from vastly different football worlds — meet Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium with a national championship on the line. On this episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith and the team break down everything you need to know heading into the College Football Playoff Championship, from on-field matchups to the deeper forces shaping modern c...

Vanderbilt is one of the final undefeated teams in Division I basketball — and it’s not a fluke. On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , we go inside the Commodores’ remarkable rise, break down Auburn’s ongoing rebuild across football and basketball, and unpack what’s really happening behind closed doors with the College Football Playoff expansion talks. Larry and the crew are joined by He...

The NFL postseason field is set — and it looks nothing like last year. On this episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith breaks down a wild opening round of the NFL playoffs, where defense ruled, longtime powers fell, and league-wide parity took center stage. The Houston Texans make history with a dominant road win in Pittsburgh, raising serious questions about the future of the Steelers — and whether Mi...

It’s a packed Monday edition of Sports IQ with Larry Smith as the NFL postseason heats up and college sports deliver headline moments across the board. Larry opens the show with a full recap of Wild Card Weekend, including Indiana’s dominant College Football Playoff performance, major transfer portal news, and a whirlwind of NFL results that reshaped the playoff picture. From comeback wins and def...

On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , the panel breaks down a loaded weekend across football and basketball — from the NFL playoff field and coaching storylines to Gonzaga’s quiet dominance and Miami’s lucrative run to the College Football Playoff title game. Producer Tony sits down with NFL beat writer Eric Anderson (Heavy.com) to unpack the AFC and NFC playoff races, evaluating which t...

The College Football Playoff semifinals are here — and Sports IQ with Larry Smith delivers wall-to-wall insight, history, and perspective as four unlikely contenders chase a national title. Larry Smith and the Sports IQ team break down the Ole Miss–Miami semifinal from every angle, featuring expert voices from both programs and deep discussion on how today’s college football landscape is reshaping...

On this midweek edition of Sports IQ , Larry Smith and Producer Tony break down a jam-packed sports landscape as both the NFL and college sports worlds spin at full speed. The show opens with a deep dive into the NFL coaching carousel , highlighted by the stunning decision to move on from longtime Ravens head coach John Harbaugh , sweeping coordinator changes in Washington, and growing questions a...

On today’s episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith and the team deliver a packed show that spans college football chaos, historic championships, and one of the most iconic moments in American sports history. The show opens with headlines from across the sports landscape, including a thrilling FCS National Championship finish as the Montana State Bobcats capture their first title in 41 years in dramatic...

The NFL regular season is officially in the books, and the playoff picture for 2026 is set — but not without drama. From wild division finishes and last-second field goals to Black Monday firings and draft implications, Larry Smith and the Sports IQ crew break down everything you need to know heading into postseason football. Yahoo Sports Audience Engagement Editor Lo Yarnall joins the show to loo...

College football chaos is officially here — and that’s a good thing . In this New Year’s edition of Sports IQ , Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro break down a stunning College Football Playoff landscape defined by parity, portal power, and programs rewriting their own histories. Traditional giants are out. New contenders are in. And the playoff finally feels like it’s being decided on the fiel...

As the calendar flips from 2025 to 2026, Sports IQ with Larry Smith looks back at a year that reshaped the sports landscape — and looks ahead to a college football postseason filled with intrigue, momentum shifts, and big questions. Larry Smith, Tony Cordaro, and Josh Ewing open the show reflecting on what 2025 taught us across sports: the Big Ten’s growing bowl dominance, historic championship ru...

As 2025 winds down, Sports IQ with Larry Smith takes a wide-angle look at where sports — especially college football — stands right now, blending perspective, analysis, and humanity. The episode opens with reflections on how quickly the year has passed before diving into a packed slate of college football discussion. Veteran Penn State reporter Mike Gross joins the show to break down the Nittany L...

As the calendar winds down on 2025, Sports IQ with Larry Smith delivers a packed episode covering the biggest storylines across the sports world. Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro break down a dramatic final week of the NFL season, where division titles and playoff seeding are coming down to winner-take-all matchups. From the Steelers–Ravens showdown to chaos in the NFC South, every snap sudde...

Former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer joins Sports IQ with Larry Smith for one of the most powerful and important conversations we’ve ever had. Kramer opens up about his decade-long NFL career, his battle with depression, the personal tragedies that shaped his life after football, and his remarkable survival following a suicide attempt. With honesty, humility, and hope, Erik shares how he rebuilt his...

In this holiday-week edition of Sports IQ , Larry Smith brings you three powerful stories that remind us why sports matter far beyond wins and losses. The episode opens with a deeply personal conversation with longtime broadcaster Matt Morrison , whose new book Touched: The Marin Morrison Story chronicles the extraordinary life of his daughter Marin. A gifted swimmer whose Olympic dreams were alte...

The holiday week begins with a packed episode of SportsIQ , as Larry Smith and the crew break down the biggest stories across sports — from inspiring comebacks to playoff chaos. At 41 years old, eight years after her last Olympic appearance — and following a knee replacement in 2024 — Lindsey Vonn is headed back to the Olympics. Her first World Cup victory in six years earned her enough points to...

It’s a packed SportsIQ episode as Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro take listeners deep inside one of the busiest weeks on the sports calendar. The show opens with a comprehensive look at NFL Week 16 , where playoff scenarios tightened across both conferences. From Jacksonville’s statement win in Denver to Buffalo grinding out a road victory, and the Chargers surviving injuries to knock off Da...

The road to a championship begins. On this packed Friday edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith , the spotlight shines on the opening weekend of the College Football Playoff — plus two massive FCS semifinal matchups that prove elite football doesn’t stop at the FBS level. The show opens with a deep dive into the highly anticipated Oklahoma vs. Alabama playoff rematch , as Sooners beat writer Colton...

It’s a packed December 18th edition of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , with major storylines unfolding across college sports and the NFL as the season races toward the holidays. Larry opens with headlines from around the sports world, including the Chicago Bears expanding their stadium search beyond Illinois, ownership changes with the Pittsburgh Penguins, college coaching turmoil, and a look at how...

It’s Hump Day on Sports IQ with Larry Smith , and the college football conversation is heating up. Larry is joined by Andrew Monaco , the voice of Texas A&M, to break down the Aggies’ path into the College Football Playoff, the disappointment of missing the SEC Championship, and what lies ahead against Miami. They dive deep into physicality, playoff preparation, and whether the expanded format...

On today’s episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , Larry checks in from Atlanta while calling the Georgia High School Football Championships and reflects on where his broadcasting journey began — then dives into a packed day of headlines and hard conversations across the sports world. The Steelers surge back into playoff relevance, Aaron Rodgers makes history in the cold, and Washington shuts down...

A jam-packed Monday episode of Sports IQ delivers powerful stories across the sports world — from dramatic NFL shakeups and college basketball statements to an emotional, unforgettable conversation about resilience, loss, and legacy. Larry Smith opens the show from Atlanta while on assignment for the Georgia High School Football Championships, then dives headfirst into a wild weekend of sports tha...

The weekend edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith delivers a wide-ranging and thoughtful look across the sports landscape, from stunning NFL comebacks and NBA storylines to one of the most sacred traditions in college football. The show opens with headlines, including a dramatic Falcons rally over the Buccaneers on throwback night, Nikola Jokić’s continued dominance, and Iowa State’s men’s and wome...

A massive day in college football as Michigan fires head coach Sherrone Moore with cause after shocking allegations surface — ending a once-meteoric rise at just 39 years old. Larry breaks down what happened, what’s fact, what’s reported, and what comes next for one of the biggest brands in sports. From there, we dig into the chaotic state of the College Football Playoff , why the format is broken...

On today’s SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we hit every corner of the sports world—from college basketball dominance to underdog playoff dreams to one of the most inspiring football stories you’ll ever hear. ▶️ Featured Today: • JMU’s Road to the Playoff Producer Tony sits down with Daily News-Record beat reporter Catie Harper to break down James Madison’s historic playoff berth, their matchup vs. Oreg...