Larry Smith and Producer Tony set the stage for a massive college football weekend and more:

🏀 WNBA Semifinals — Phoenix erases a 20-point deficit to stun Minnesota in OT, while A’ja Wilson and the Aces bounce back big against Indiana. Both series now tied 1–1 heading into Friday.
⚾ MLB Chaos — Guardians roar all the way back from 15½ games down to tie Detroit in the AL Central. Mariners clinch a berth, Yankees punch their postseason ticket, and the Mets slide back into the NL Wild Card slot.
🏈 Coaching Carousel — Oklahoma State parts ways with longtime head coach Mike Gundy after a 21-year run.
🏈 Oregon at Penn State — USA Today’s Zach Neel breaks down the Ducks’ undefeated start, Dante Moore’s rise, and why a whiteout at Beaver Stadium could redefine the Big Ten race.
🏈 Syracuse Shifts — Daily Orange beat writer Aidan Stepansky explains how the Orange regroup after Steve Angeli’s injury, with transfer QB Ricky Collins stepping in ahead of a big test against Duke.
🏈 Auburn vs. Texas A&M — Tigers’ voice Andy Burcham previews a pivotal SEC clash, Auburn’s struggles against Oklahoma, and what Hugh Freeze’s squad must fix to upset the Aggies.
🏈 NFL Abroad — Vikings and Steelers head to Dublin for the NFL’s first regular season game in Ireland, sparking debate on whether a Super Bowl could ever be held overseas.
⛳ Moment of Awe — The Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black, where golfers famously camp out overnight in cars just to snag a tee time.