SportsIQ with Larry Smith

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith breaks down a wild Monday Night finish as Justin Herbert guts out a heroic performance — just seven days after hand surgery — to lead the Chargers past the Eagles in overtime. We dive into what’s gone wrong in Philadelphia, the ripple effects in the NFC East, and why this Chiefs season feels different than the last decade of dominance. Then we shift to college spor...

On this Monday edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith , we dive into a massive weekend in sports — from College Football Playoff controversy to huge NFL swings, college hoops upsets, and a deep look at the rising Tulane Green Wave. Larry opens the show with reaction to a dramatic Selection Sunday as Indiana claims the No. 1 seed, Miami leapfrogs Notre Dame , and the first-ever 12-team bracket takes...

Today on SportsIQ with Larry Smith , we’re closing out the week with a stacked, emotional, and absolutely wild episode: We honor the legacy of Ernie Davis , who on December 6, 1961, became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy . His brilliance on the field and heartbreaking story off it still echo through the sport. Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit joins us to break down: The Lane...

On today’s SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we cover a packed Thursday slate across college sports, the NBA, and the NFL — plus one of the funniest Moment of Awe segments we’ve had in months. We open with a big-picture look at the sports TV ratings explosion over Thanksgiving weekend, from record-breaking NFL viewership to some of the most-watched college hoops games in decades. Larry and Producer Tony...

Larry and Tony dive into a loaded Wednesday slate across college hoops, college football, and the NBA — plus a Moment of Awe going back to Wilt Chamberlain’s historic first game at Kansas. We start with Michigan basketball’s stunning dominance, fresh off a Vegas showcase that vaulted the Wolverines into national-title conversations. Michigan beat writer Andrew Kahn joins the show to break down Dus...

It’s a massive Tuesday in college football, and SportsIQ is all over the breaking storylines. Larry and Josh zero in on National Signing Day eve , the wild coaching carousel, and why Texas is making a loud, legitimate playoff push . We’re joined by two excellent guests: Mike Gross on Penn State’s messy search to replace James Franklin, agent power plays, and whether Satake could actually work in H...

A wild weekend in college football delivers massive coaching moves, playoff chaos, and an undefeated Indiana squad headed to the Big Ten title game. • Lane Kiffin to LSU The biggest move of the weekend — and Ole Miss immediately shows him the door. What it means for the Rebels, Tigers, and the CFP committee’s decision-making. • Florida, Michigan State, Auburn, Kentucky & More College football’...

A full slate of three outstanding conversations with three outstanding women across the sports landscape. • Victoria Jackson (Arizona State) Sports historian and co-director of the Great Game Lab breaks down the House settlement , revenue sharing, Title IX implications, women’s sports equity, and why college football’s professional reality is reshaping everything. • Megan Rose (USTA Coaching) The...

A powerful Thanksgiving episode on SportsIQ. Larry talks with three guests whose stories shine a light on what happens beyond the scoreboard. • Craig Swoope — Former Illinois All-American and Buccaneer opens up about life after football, chronic pain, depression, and possible CTE symptoms. An unfiltered look at the emotional and physical toll the game leaves behind. • Trevor Rhuland — Former Notre...

On today’s SportsIQ with Larry Smith , we roll into Thanksgiving week with a packed slate across the sports world — from NBA contenders flexing early-season muscle to seismic moves in college football. Larry opens the show with programming notes for the holiday week before diving deep into the latest College Football Playoff rankings, where Ole Miss tumbles, Michigan lurks, and chaos is brewing en...

We deliver a loaded Tuesday show with three big guests and three massive storylines shaping the sports week ahead. First, we break down Ohio State vs. Michigan with Stefan Krajisnik of Cleveland.com , who explains why this matchup feels like a must-win for both fanbases — despite the playoff math saying otherwise. We dig into Ryan Day’s revamped approach to rivalry week, the psychology behind Ohio...

It’s a packed Monday edition of Sports IQ with Larry Smith as we roll into Thanksgiving week with a full slate of NFL chaos, college football drama, NBA dominance, and elite women’s hoops. Hall of Fame writer Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News , BTN , and FOX Sports joins us to break down early-season college basketball storylines — from heavyweight non-conference showdowns to roster chemistry, th...

It’s a loaded Friday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith as we dive into the chaos, parity, and rising programs shaking up college sports. First, Hondo Carpenter joins the show to break down why Michigan State basketball is playing some of the best ball in the country — and how Tom Izzo continues building elite teams by embracing brutal non-conference schedules, player development, and refusing to take s...

We dive head-first into a jam-packed Thursday slate as the playoff picture gets murkier, the rivalries get nastier, and the storylines get even better. Larry and producer Tony open with college football’s shifting landscape — including the explosive pushback from USC and Michigan against private-equity money in the Big Ten — before bringing on three big guests breaking down three massive programs....

Larry and Tony dig into a stacked Wednesday slate — from playoff chaos to coaching rumors to a heavyweight hoops clash. Zac Neel (USA Today, Oregon Ducks beat writer) jumps in to break down: Why Oregon–USC is suddenly must-win for both sides Dante Moore’s evolution, ceiling, and why he’s not NFL-bound yet How Oregon’s insane depth and personnel shifting create matchup nightmares The Ducks’ identit...

Larry breaks down another wild Tuesday in the sports world — and there is no shortage of storylines. College Football Coaching Chaos: The Lane Kiffin rumor mill is officially roaring. LSU and Florida reportedly sent planes to pick up members of the Kiffin family for campus tours. Smoke… meet fire. Virginia Tech lands James Franklin as its new head coach, ending the Hokies’ long search for a progra...

Larry dives straight into the November madness that college football brings — where every game feels like a playoff and every fanbase is holding its breath. We start in Atlanta, where Georgia Tech controls its own destiny in the most chaotic ACC race in years. Chad Bishop of the AJC joins us to break down how the Yellow Jackets suddenly find themselves one win away from Charlotte — and what has to...

We’re rolling into the weekend with a full slate of college football and NFL storylines. Larry opens with the latest headlines — Shohei Ohtani joins Barry Bonds in rarified MVP air, Aaron Judge takes another AL crown, and Purdue knocks off a top-10 Alabama squad on the road for the first time since 1982. We hit women’s hoops, the NHL’s hottest team, and a bit of playful shade at our editor (as alw...

Today’s episode brings two very different windows into the world of sports — one on the court, and one far beyond it. We open with a full slate of NBA and college hoops headlines, including Steph Curry’s 46-point masterpiece, double triple-doubles in San Antonio, and early-season statements from Houston, OKC, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo, and Purdue–Alabama on deck. Producer Tony sits down with Dav...

On this Wednesday edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith , the stakes are sky-high across college sports. 🏈 Texas Football at the Crossroads — Producer Tony sits down with Austin American-Statesman beat reporter David Eckert to preview No. 11 Texas’s elimination showdown with No. 5 Georgia. How has Arch Manning evolved under pressure, can the Longhorns’ line protect him against Kirby Smart’s defens...

On this Veterans Day edition of SportsIQ , Larry and Producer Tony cover a packed lineup from coast to coast. Segments Include: 🇺🇸 Opening Tribute: Larry opens the show with a heartfelt salute to America’s veterans and their families, reflecting on the freedoms they protect and the importance of civic discourse. 🏈 College Football Spotlight: Guest 1: Tom Kakert of HawkeyeReport.com breaks down Io...

Larry and Tony kick off a packed Monday edition of SportsIQ with college football chaos, NFL comebacks, and an inside look at two major stories shaping sports this week. First up, Kevin Noon from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins the show to break down Ohio State’s unbeaten season — from quarterback Julian Sayin’s near-historic efficiency to Ryan Day’s “old-school” offensive style and a defense that refuses...

College football is in full swing, and the weekend brings more twists across the gridiron. Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro break down the latest headlines — from Antonio Brown’s shocking arrest to Wisconsin’s decision to stick with Luke Fickell — before diving deep into three major storylines shaping November football. 🟥 Segment 1: Alabama’s Swagger Returns Tuscaloosa News beat writer Colin...

Larry Smith dives into a loaded Thursday show featuring two CBS Sports insiders — baseball writer Matt Snyder and women’s college basketball reporter Isabel Gonzalez . ⚾ World Series Wrap & MLB Offseason Outlook: Matt Snyder joins to break down one of the most thrilling World Series in decades — from Shohei Ohtani’s legendary performance to Dave Roberts’ growing legacy with the Dodgers. They...

A jam-packed Wednesday lineup: Clemson’s Fall from Grace: Chapel Fowler of The State joins the show to break down what went wrong with Dabo Swinney’s Tigers. From blown home games to locker room culture and transfer portal resistance, Chapel gives an insider look at how a perennial playoff contender unraveled in 2025 — and what changes may be coming next. NBA Culture Check: New contributor Jonah K...