SportsIQ with Larry Smith

On today’s episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith , we start in Gainesville, where Florida basketball opens its title defense with a tough loss to Arizona — and the football team faces a full-scale reset after the firing of Billy Napier. Larry welcomes Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun to break down the Gators’ early-season hoops outlook, Todd Golden’s deeper non-conference schedule, and what’s...

It’s a massive Monday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith — and the sports calendar is overflowing. Larry dives into the NFL’s chaos weekend, with the Bills’ statement win over Kansas City, Caleb Williams’ late heroics in Chicago, and Denver’s improbable surge. Then, it’s all about college football’s November separation season. 🏈 Indiana Football is now the story of the year — undefeated, ranked No. 2,...

It’s a jam-packed Friday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith ! Larry and producer Tony Cordaro get you set for a massive weekend in college football, the World Series, and the NFL — plus a fascinating deep dive into the ever-changing world of college athletics. Larry sits down with Victoria Jackson , sports historian at Arizona State University and co-director of The Great Game Lab, to unpack the SCORE...

It’s a loaded Thursday on SportsIQ — championship baseball, a college football Cinderella story, and a coaching carousel spinning out of control. Larry opens with the latest from the World Series, where the Toronto Blue Jays move within one win of glory. Rookie sensation Trey Yesavage fans 12 Dodgers — a World Series record for a first-year pitcher — as Toronto wins 6-1 to take a 3-2 lead. Freddie...

It’s a packed Wednesday on Sports IQ . Larry kicks things off with Game 5 of the World Series looming and welcomes Peter Chawaga to break down one of the most dramatic Fall Classics in years. The Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied 2–2 after Guerrero Jr.’s Game 4 homer and Ohtani’s short rest start. Peter analyzes the marathon 18-inning thriller, Freddie Freeman’s walk-off, and why Toronto’s resilience...

The World Series delivers one for the ages — an 18-inning epic as Freddie Freeman’s solo shot sends L.A. past Toronto in what many are calling the greatest World Series game ever. Larry breaks down the drama, from Dave Roberts’ dugout chess match to Shohei Ohtani’s record-setting night reaching base nine times. Then, we pivot to Provo. Darnell Dixon of the Provo Daily Herald joins to talk about BY...

It’s a wild Monday in the world of sports, and Larry Smith is right in the thick of it. From Baton Rouge to Bloomington, coaching chaos sweeps through college football — Brian Kelly is out at LSU, buyout talk is heating up, and the SEC is reshuffling faster than ever. Larry is joined by Cole Thompson of SEC Unfiltered , who brings sharp insight (and a few laughs) as he breaks down why LSU’s powerh...

We wrap up the week with a jam-packed Friday show ahead of a massive weekend across college football, the World Series, and the WNBA coaching carousel. The show opens with a thrilling NBA recap — Shea Gilgeous-Alexander drops 55 in double OT to lift the Thunder, Steph Curry hits 42 in another classic, and Aaron Gordon explodes for 50 as the NBA’s opening week delivers instant drama. Larry then piv...

Larry and opens with one of the biggest early stories in sports — Victor Wembanyama’s 40-point, 15-rebound masterpiece against rookie Cooper Flagg in Dallas. It’s a statement win for the Spurs and a “Welcome to the NBA” moment for the top pick. Larry recaps a wild night around the league, including VJ Edgecombe’s record-setting debut for Philadelphia and strong showings from Anthony Edwards and Ja...

Its a packed midweek show as the NBA season tips off on NBC for the first time since 2002. Larry recaps an opening night full of drama — Oklahoma City’s double-overtime banner-raising thriller, Draymond Green’s big debut for Golden State, and the league’s nostalgia overload with the return of Roundball Rock. Then, Erik Anderson of Heavy.com joins the show to break down early NBA storylines: the Th...

Larry opens with the big story of the week — the World Series is set: Toronto vs. Los Angeles. Larry shares a classic behind-the-scenes tale from his World Series reporting days before welcoming returning guest Andrew Monaco, the voice of the Texas A&M Aggies. Andrew Monaco joins to break down the Aggies’ undefeated start, their road to the SEC Championship, and what to expect this weekend as...

It’s a wild Monday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith — one of the most chaotic weekends in sports we’ve seen all season. Larry opens with a full recap of an unbelievable football weekend: Four Top-10 college teams fall in a single Saturday, shaking up the playoff race. Georgia Tech stays perfect — now 7-0 and ranked #7 in the nation after beating Duke. In the NFL , the Broncos stage a historic 33-poin...

It’s a full-throttle Friday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith — big games, big money, and even bigger conversations about what sports are becoming in 2024. Larry kicks things off with a nostalgic trip back to backyard baseball — then fast-forwards to the staggering price tags of modern franchises. From $2.5 billion NHL expansion fees to college coaches pulling eight-figure salaries , he and producer T...

It’s Friday Eve on Sports IQ with Larry Smith , and the show’s bursting with hoops, helmets, and heartwarming headlines. Larry opens with the countdown to next week’s NBA tip-off — a season loaded with Western Conference storylines. Joining him is Jasmyn Wimbish of CBS Sports , who breaks down: The Thunder’s title defense and how their depth could spark a dynasty Kevin Durant’s move to Houston and...

It’s a coach’s crisis Wednesday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith — and this one’s loaded. From James Franklin’s shocking Penn State firing to Matt Rhule’s sudden connection to State College , and Wisconsin’s stunning collapse under Luke Fickell — the college football carousel is officially spinning out of control. Larry opens with the latest headlines: Dodgers dominate as Yamamoto throws the first po...

It’s a packed Tuesday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith — from NFL firings to college football upsets and a fascinating look at how money is reshaping the WNBA. Larry and producer Tony Cordaro kick things off with an NFL doubleheader recap: The Falcons shock the Bills behind a breakout from Bijan Robinson and Michael Penix Jr. The Bears extend their winning streak behind rookie Caleb Williams , while...

It’s a jaw-dropping Monday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith — a weekend of stunning firings, coaching chaos, and one of the strangest Octobers college football has seen in years. Larry opens the show recapping a packed NFL Sunday — from Patrick Mahomes’ record-setting night against Detroit to Daniel Jones’ comeback campaign in Indy — before diving headfirst into the shockwave that hit Happy Valley :...

It’s a packed Friday edition of Sports IQ with Larry Smith — four powerhouse interviews, coast-to-coast storylines, and a weekend slate loaded with playoff implications. Larry kicks things off with Collin Gay of The Tuscaloosa News , breaking down Alabama’s resurgence under Kalen DeBoer. After an early loss to Florida State, the Tide have stormed back into the Top 10 — but an undefeated Missouri s...

Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro bring another loaded edition of Sports IQ — a coast-to-coast look at the teams shaking up college football’s midseason picture. First, Andrew Monaco , voice of the Texas A&M Aggies, joins Larry to break down the Aggies’ 5–1 start and the Mike Elko effect in College Station. From the Notre Dame win to SEC gauntlet talk, Andrew explains why this A&M team...

Larry Smith dives into a packed midweek edition of Sports IQ , where coincidence meets chaos — two guests named Matt Stevens join the show from opposite coasts to break down the wildest weekend in college football. First, UCLA’s Matt Stevens relives the Bruins’ shocking 24.5-point underdog win over Penn State — a game that flipped their season overnight. He explains how interim coach Tim Skipper h...

It’s a wild day across sports. 🏈 NFL Monday Night Thriller — Trevor Lawrence celebrates his 26th birthday by leading a stunning Jaguars comeback win over Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, snapping an eight-game losing streak to Kansas City. Larry and Producer Tony break down how Jacksonville became an AFC contender under rookie coach Liam Coen — and why Kansas City suddenly looks mortal. ⚾ MLB Pla...

Chaos reigns across the sports world. 🏈 College Football Meltdown — Two preseason giants crash hard. Penn State loses to winless UCLA in one of the most shocking defeats in program history, while Texas gets embarrassed in Gainesville. Larry welcomes Tom Hannifan (Believe Network’s State of State podcast) to dissect James Franklin’s crumbling season, Penn State’s future, and whether the Nittany Li...

Friday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith feels like the entire sports world is colliding at once. 🏀 WNBA Finals — Vegas vs. Phoenix in the league’s first ever best-of-seven championship. NBC/ESPN’s Meghan McKeown joins Larry to break down Asia Wilson’s historic run, Phoenix’s explosive offense, and why Indiana’s improbable push proves the future is bright. Plus: the players vs. leadership standoff tha...

Thursday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith brings another packed lineup across baseball, football, and hoops. ⚾ MLB Playoffs — The Dodgers advance to their 13th straight NLDS after knocking out the Reds, while Yankees–Red Sox, Guardians–Tigers, and Padres–Cubs all head to decisive Game 3s. Mookie Betts heats up, Manny Machado delivers, and bullpens take center stage. 🏈 College Football — Peter Hollan...

It’s a jam-packed Wednesday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith. 🏀 WNBA Playoffs — Las Vegas edges Indiana in overtime to punch its ticket to the Finals against Phoenix. Asia Wilson drops 35, Jackie Young adds 32, and the Fever fight valiantly despite more injuries. Plus, Nafisa Collier ignites a potential labor showdown with blistering comments about league leadership. ⚾ MLB Wild Card Round — Day 1 de...