On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith breaks down a wild weekend in sports:
🏈 NFL Thrillers — Eagles stifle Patrick Mahomes in a Super Bowl rematch, Brandon Aubrey nails a 64-yarder to save Dallas, and the Colts steal one after a penalty gives them a second chance.
🐓 SEC Shakeups — South Carolina stunned at home by Vanderbilt, UCLA and Virginia Tech fire their coaches, and Larry welcomes David Cloninger to dissect what’s gone wrong with the Gamecocks.
🟠 Auburn on the Rise? — Peter Rauterkus joins to preview Auburn’s top-25 clash with Oklahoma and what Hugh Freeze’s squad needs to prove in SEC play.
🏀 WNBA Playoffs Tip Off — Asia Wilson dominates for Vegas, New York survives OT, and the expansion Valkyrie make history.
⚾ MLB Stretch Drive — The Mariners surge into first in the AL West, Astros stumble, and the wild card race tightens across both leagues.
📈 Moment of Awe — The Colts become the first NFL team ever to score on their first 10 possessions of a season.

NFL Week 2 recap 2025Patrick Mahomes Chiefs vs EaglesBrandon Aubrey Cowboys kickerIndianapolis Colts NFL recordSouth Carolina Gamecocks vs VanderbiltDavid Cloninger SEC footballAuburn Tigers vs OklahomaPeter Rauterkus AL.comWNBA Playoffs 2025 Aces LibertySeattle Mariners AL West leadSportsIQ Podcast Larry SmithProducer Tony Cordero

College football takes center stage on this Friday edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith:

• Top 25 Clash: Tony Barnhart (“Mr. College Football”) previews Georgia vs. Tennessee and what Gunner Stockton means for the Bulldogs’ offense.

• Big Ten Test: Matt Perkins breaks down Wisconsin’s trip to Alabama, a brutal schedule ahead, and whether freshman QB Danny O’Neill should keep the job.

• Pac-12 Trouble: UCLA contributor Benjamin Royer explains the Bruins’ 0–2 start under Deshaun Foster, Nico Iamaleava’s growing pains, and why New Mexico suddenly looks like a must-win.

• Bayou Showdown: Cory Diaz (USA Today Network) sizes up LSU vs. Florida, the Tigers’ playoff hopes, and whether the Gators can rebound after the USF debacle.

• Weekend Spotlight: Notre Dame hosts Texas A&M, plus playoff races heat up in the WNBA and MLB.

From Athens to Baton Rouge to Westwood, it’s a stacked football weekend—and SportsIQ has you covered.

We set the stage for a massive sports weekend:

• WNBA Playoffs: Analyst Stephen PridGeon-Garner breaks down the final day of the regular season, the MVP race, and which teams are peaking at the right time. Can Minnesota hold off surging Las Vegas, Atlanta, and a suddenly healthy New York Liberty?

• College Football: Baylor beat writer Zach Smith (Waco Tribune-Herald) recaps the Bears’ upset of SMU, what it means for their season, and how they’ll handle the gauntlet of Big 12 play.

• Big Ten Spotlight: Ryan Dowd of Boyle Sports joins to discuss Purdue’s new discipline under coach Barry Odom, NIL challenges, and what it’ll take for the Boilermakers to climb the standings against USC and beyond.

• Moment of Awe: Meet “The Boomin' Onion,” Washington’s new Australian punter Mitch Wishnowski, and the marketing fun already writing itself.

Catch every headline, every guest, and every laugh—only on SportsIQ.

– Florida Gators in turmoil — Kevin Brockway (Gainesville Sun) joins to break down UF’s stunning loss to USF, DJ Lagway’s struggles, and whether Billy Napier can rally the team ahead of a brutal SEC gauntlet.
– Aggies vs. Irish — Andrew Monaco (Voice of Texas A&M) previews Texas A&M’s trip to South Bend, what Mike Elko has built in Year 2, and how Notre Dame plans to bounce back behind CJ Carr.
– MLB September stretch — Phillies surge, Mets stumble, Reds stay hot, and the playoff picture gets tighter by the night.
– WNBA Playoff chase — Seattle clinches, Sparks eliminated, and Vegas extends its streak.
– NFL headlines — a new kicker in San Francisco, fines after Week 1 drama, and a fresh contract in Green Bay.
– Stadium boom — Chicago, Denver, and others race to build domes for Super Bowls, CFP games, and Final Fours.
– Moment of Awe — remembering Ethiopia’s Abebe Bikila and his historic barefoot Olympic marathon win in 1960.

Stay sharp. Stay curious. That’s SportsIQ.

It’s Underdog Tuesday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith! This week we spotlight two surprising college football stories: USF’s back-to-back wins over ranked opponents with Joey Johnston, and Georgia Tech’s fast start with Chad Bishop from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Plus, Larry and Producer Tony break down the NFL’s opening week — from the Vikings’ stunning comeback to concerns for the Chiefs and Dolphins.

Also inside: Eagles roster moves, MLB playoff chases heating up, WNBA records, and the latest on Chicago’s stadium saga. And as always, we wrap up with a Moment of Awe looking back at Tom Brady’s record-setting durability.

Stay tuned, stay smart — this is SportsIQ.

Tags:
Sports, NFL, College Football, USF Bulls, Georgia Tech, Miami Hurricanes, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, MLB, WNBA, Tom Brady, Larry Smith, SportsIQ

The NFL explodes out of the gate, college football delivers upsets and redemption arcs, and MLB barrels into the final stretch. Plus, two incredible guests with stories you don’t want to miss.

🏈 NFL Week 1 Highlights

• Josh Allen’s MVP statement in a wild Bills comeback over the Ravens

• Aaron Rodgers stuns the Jets with 4 TDs in his Pittsburgh return

• Daniel Jones shines in Indy’s offensive breakout

• Micah Parsons debuts for Green Bay as the Packers crush the Lions

• Who’s already in trouble after Week 1?

⚾ MLB Down to the Wire

• Yankees, Jays, Red Sox: Who survives the AL East showdown?

• Dodgers fading? Padres can’t capitalize. Brewers quietly dominate.

• Is this the most flawed playoff field in years?
  🎙️ Guest: Veteran sportscaster Paul Crane breaks it all down with Producer Tony.

🎾 US Open Recap

• Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka deliver dominant wins

• Sabalenka joins elite company with back-to-back titles

🏀 WNBA Final Week

• A'ja Wilson breaks records and powers Vegas to 14 straight

• Angel Reese suspended for “detrimental” comments

• Indiana clinches despite missing Caitlin Clark

• Can LA sneak in? Will Seattle choke again?

🎙️ Guest: Trevor Ruhland
Former Notre Dame lineman opens up about his battle with an eating disorder after football—and his journey back to health and purpose. One of our most powerful conversations yet.

🔥 College Football Talk

• Oklahoma’s huge win over Michigan

• Bryce Underwood is the real deal

• Illinois, South Florida, and Duke making headlines

• Is the SEC deeper than ever?

🕊️ Moment of Awe: Nebraska’s Luke Lindenmeyer scores his first TD—then proposes to his girlfriend on the field. (She said yes.)

It’s a blockbuster Friday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith — and we’ve got everything from seismic NFL trades to rising college football stars and a moment of pure inspiration you won’t want to miss.

🏈 NFL SHOCKER: Micah Parsons is now a Packer. Yep. Green Bay steals one of the best defensive players in the game from Dallas, and Heavy.com's Max Dibble joins us to explain how they pulled it off — and whether this makes the Pack legit Super Bowl contenders.

🏈 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT: Illinois vs. Duke just became must-watch. Why? Duke’s new QB Darien Mensa — a former Tulane standout — just inked a reported $4M NIL deal and is turning heads everywhere. Illini Guys' Mike Cagley chats with Duke Football Talk's Josh Cox in a deep preview of Saturday’s top-25 showdown.

🏀 NBA ALL-STAR SHAKE-UP: Three teams. Round-robin format. New time slot. Is this the fix?

🏀 WNBA HEADLINES:

• Caitlin Clark shuts it down early in a frustrating sophomore season.

• Golden State Valkyrie make playoff history in their first year — without a single superstar.

• The red-hot Aces win 13 straight as Asia Wilson ties a league record.

🎾 US OPEN UPSETS: Anisimova stuns Naomi Osaka and advances to face Sabalenka in the finals.

⚾ MLB DRAMA: A bat gets confiscated mid-game? Yankees vs. Astros heats up in Houston.

📣 PLUS:

• The NCAA proposes a transfer portal rule that could wreck the postseason.

• Bill Belichick’s bizarre recruiting restrictions at UNC.

• And a special salute to Bill Greeson — the oldest living MLB player — who just turned 101. Our Moment of Awe this week is a standing ovation.

This one has it all.

📱 Follow us on X, and Instagram: @SportsIQLS

🎧 New episodes every weekday. Start smarter. Finish sharper.

It’s a loaded Thursday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith as we head into a monster sports weekend—NFL kickoff, MLB playoff pushes, WNBA MVP drama, and more.

🏀 Special Tribute:
We remember the life and legacy of George Raveling—coaching pioneer, civil rights witness, and the man who preserved MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

📣 Today’s Highlights:

⚾️ MLB Madness:

• A.L. East + West races tightening by the day

• Are the Blue Jays peaking at the right time?

• Can the Mariners reverse a late-season collapse?

• Phillies vs. Mets showdown looms large

• Dodgers, Padres, Brewers, and Astros—all under pressure

🏈 NFL Kicks Off:

• Cowboys vs. Eagles opens the season tonight on NBC

• Sunday night features Ravens vs. Bills — is this finally their year?

• The RedZone channel adds commercials?! Say it ain't so.

👟 NBA Trouble:

• Kawhi Leonard’s alleged $28M "no-show" job under investigation

• Could this be a major cap circumvention scandal?

🎾 US Open:

• Osaka, Pegula, and Anisimova push toward a potential all-American final

• Sinner, Djokovic, and Alcaraz on a semifinal collision course

🏀 WNBA Watch:

• Minnesota vs. Vegas could be a Finals preview

• MVP Race: Collier vs. Wilson vs. Thomas

• Caitlin Clark still out; Angel Reese suspended

• Chicago turmoil + Reese’s postgame criticism

🕊️ Moment of Awe:
Mark Spitz wins his 7th gold medal at the 1972 Olympics—on this day in sports history.

🎙️ Guest:
Tom Kakert (HawkeyeReport.com) previews Iowa–Iowa State, breaks down Iowa’s QB curse, and reflects on George Raveling’s legacy.

It’s a jam-packed Wednesday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith, as two historic programs collide this weekend: #15 Michigan at #18 Oklahoma in a must-watch prime time showdown.

🏈 Today's guests:

• Tony Garcia (Detroit Free Press) breaks down freshman phenom Bryce Underwood, Michigan’s NIL era, and what a win in Norman would mean for the Wolverines.

• Colton Sulley (OU beat writer) offers the Sooner side: How Venables plans to stop Underwood, what’s changed in Year 2 of SEC play, and why this might be the biggest game of his tenure.

🔍 Also in this episode:

• 🎙️ Dion Sanders unfiltered: Coach Prime claps back in a must-hear press conference.

• 🎾 US Open update: Djokovic, Pegula, and Sabalenka move on—Venus bows out in style.

• ⚾ MLB chaos: Grand slams, benches clear, and the Yankees, Red Sox, and Jays stay locked in.

• 🏀 WNBA playoff picture: Golden State on the verge of historic clinch; Mercury heating up.

• 🕊️ Tribute to George Raveling: Basketball giant, civil rights witness, and Nike connector.

• ⚡ Moment of Awe: Ohtani crushes a 120-mph homer—the hardest-hit Dodger blast on record.

📺 Top 25 Showdown: Michigan vs Oklahoma — Saturday, 7:30 PM ET on ABC. You don’t want to miss it.

NFL Week 1 is almost here—and the football world is still reeling from the blockbuster trade that sent Micah Parsons from the Cowboys to the Packers. Host Larry Smith breaks it all down with NFL insiders Tony Adame and Daniel Arwas from Heavy.com, diving deep into:

• 🤯 Why Dallas finally gave up on Parsons

• 😬 The leadership and locker room issues behind the scenes

• 💰 How the Cowboys keep fumbling the salary cap

• 🧊 Jerry Jones vs. modern NFL roster building

• 📈 What Micah’s arrival means for the Packers’ Super Bowl hopes

• 🚨 Injury concerns: Is Parsons already damaged goods?

Plus:

• 🏈 College Football: Why a “Super League” still isn’t realistic

• 🧢 Belichick’s brutal UNC debut—meme-worthy and messy

• ⚾️ MLB playoff races heat up: Red Sox, Blue Jays, Cubs and more

• 🏀 WNBA playoff shakeup: The Lynx, Sparks, and Liberty jockey for position

• 🎙️ Mike Gundy’s latest quote-worthy jab

• 🫡 A real-life hero: Army’s Larry Pickett Jr. saves a man from a burning car

Don’t miss our "Moment of Awe" and all the sharp analysis on SportsIQ with Larry Smith—where insight meets the headlines.