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.

🏀 College Hoops Shock — Auburn’s Bruce Pearl retires after a decade of success, leaving behind a Final Four legacy and handing the reins to his son, Steven Pearl. What it means for the Tigers and the SEC landscape.
🏈 LSU Spotlight — Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair joins to preview LSU’s massive undefeated showdown at #13 Ole Miss. Depth, defense, and why Garrett Nussmeier’s health could define the Tigers’ ceiling.
🏈 USC Rising — Trojan insider Cooper Perkins explains how structural changes under Lincoln Riley are fueling a 4–0 start, what to expect against Illinois, and why this feels like a playoff-caliber program.
🏀 WNBA Semifinals — Fever stun Vegas in Game 1, Aces fight back, and Minnesota–Phoenix resumes tonight. Plus, Seattle moves on from coach Noelle Quinn, continuing the wave of league-wide coaching changes.
⚾ MLB Races — Padres clinch, Cardinals spoil the Giants’ chase, and the Reds hold off challengers in a crowded NL Wild Card race.
🏈 NFL Fallout — Ravens collapse vs. Lions, Nick Bosa and Najee Harris lost to season-ending injuries, Cowboys without CeeDee Lamb, and James Conner sidelined. What it all means heading into Week 4.
✨ Moment of Awe — The New York Liberty shock the league, parting ways with championship coach Sandy Brondello just one year after winning it all.

Larry Smith and Producer Tony break down a jam-packed Monday as fall officially arrives:

⚾ Cubs Back in October — Evan Altman (Cubs Insider) joins to talk playoff hopes, pitching concerns, and what Wrigley will feel like with postseason baseball returning for the first time since 2020.
🏀 Clippers in Crisis — CBS Sports’ Robby Kalland explains the shocking Kawhi Leonard/Clippers endorsement scandal, why it could rock the NBA, and how the league might punish Steve Ballmer.
🏈 NFL Week 3 — Chiefs finally get a win, Colts surge behind Jonathan Taylor, Packers collapse late, and the Eagles pull off a wild comeback. Plus, Chargers, Niners, and Steelers victories highlight a packed Sunday.
⚾ MLB Stretch Run — Tigers freefall, Mariners surge, and the NL wild card race turns into chaos with the Reds and Mets fighting for the last spot.
🏀 WNBA Semifinals — Fever stun Vegas behind Kelsey Mitchell’s career night, while Minnesota clamps down on Phoenix. Asia Wilson’s MVP honor overshadowed by Indiana’s upset.
🏈 College Football Shocker — Indiana demolishes Illinois 63–10, vaulting into the Big Ten mix, while the Illini face a steep climb back. Florida in turmoil, Texas Tech rising, and Notre Dame back in the win column.
✨ Moment of Awe — Anna Hall becomes the first American since Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 1993 to win the heptathlon world title.

Larry Smith and Producer Tony gear up for a massive college football weekend with big storylines across the board:

🏀 WNBA Playoff Madness — Indiana Fever shock Atlanta without Caitlin Clark, Vegas survives Seattle, and Phoenix-New York face off for the last semifinal spot.
🏈 College Football Chaos — UCLA fires Deshaun Foster just three games in; color analyst Matt Stevens explains what went wrong, the NIL/portal mess, and what’s next in Westwood.
💰 NIL Deep Dive — POLARIS founder Jeff Hiser joins to cut through the noise: how NIL really works, why it’s more about career prep than cash grabs, and what student-athletes should know.
⚾ MLB Races Heat Up — Guardians won’t quit, Tigers collapse continues, Yankees surge, Mariners and Astros set up a monster AL West showdown, and Clayton Kershaw announces his final season.
🏈 NFL Headlines — Bills hold off Miami, Eagles’ “tush push” play under scrutiny, and what to watch in Week 3.
🔥 Saturday Slate — Texas Tech vs Utah, Auburn at Oklahoma, Illinois-Indiana ranked clash, and Nebraska looking to shock Michigan.
✨ Moment of Awe — Jackie Robinson named MLB’s very first Rookie of the Year on this day in 1947.

Larry Smith and Producer Tony break down a packed Thursday lineup:

🏀 WNBA Playoffs — Minnesota storms back to oust Golden State, Phoenix stuns New York, and the Dream and Aces look to advance at home. Expansion magic, sellouts, and the next round on deck.
🏈 College Football — A top-25 Big Ten clash as #9 Illinois heads to #19 Indiana. Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart joins to preview the matchup, explain Brett Bielema’s “sustained success,” and share why this feels different in Champaign.
🏈 Steelers Spotlight — Post-Gazette beat writer Ray Fittipaldo on Aaron Rodgers’ early chemistry in Pittsburgh, a leaky defense, and why the fan base is restless despite new firepower.
⚾ MLB Stretch Run — Astros sweep Texas to take the AL West lead, Cubs clinch a postseason berth, Cleveland won’t go away, and playoff races get tighter by the day.
🏟️ NFL Stadium News — Washington Commanders officially headed back to D.C. with a new RFK project. What it means for fans and the city.
✨ Moment of Awe — Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homers moments after his wife Katia delivers a stunning violin performance of the national anthem.

Larry Smith and producer Tony break down a packed midweek slate:

🏀 Paige Bueckers cements her stardom — Rookie of the Year, a record-setting 44-point game, and why she’s already changing the WNBA. Can the Aces survive a Seattle push?
🏈 Dabo Swinney claps back — Clemson fans restless at 1–2, but is it fair to question the most successful run in program history?
🌽 Nebraska’s surge — Omaha World-Herald’s Evan Bland joins to explain how Matt Rhule’s Cornhuskers are turning a culture shift into a 3–0 start and a marquee test against Michigan.
🐯 Missouri momentum — Columbia Tribune’s Calum McAndrew details why the Tigers are quietly building an SEC contender and what South Carolina’s struggles could mean.
⚾ MLB stretch run — Mariners’ Cal Raleigh makes history, the Guardians stay hot, and playoff races tighten.
🏈 NFL fallout — Bengals without Joe Burrow, Vikings turning to Carson Wentz, and why “turf toe” is no minor injury.
✨ Plus: today’s “Moment of Awe” — a college hoops star pays it forward with a six-figure gift to his former school.

🏈 NFL Week 2 Wrap-Up — Baker Mayfield delivers late heroics for Tampa Bay, Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers roll, and Pete Carroll’s birthday spoiled. Plus, why Cleveland might still regret giving up on Baker.
🏀 WNBA Playoffs — Yahoo Sports’ Lo Yarnall joins Larry to break down a wild opening weekend, from the Liberty’s OT thriller to Golden State’s first-ever postseason home game. Can anyone stop Minnesota or Las Vegas?
🎓 College Football Spotlight — Indiana analyst Shannon Griffith previews the ranked matchup between the Hoosiers and Illinois, diving into quarterback play, trench battles, and what it will take to win Saturday night’s primetime clash.
⚾️ MLB Pennant Races — Toronto’s rookie Trey Yesavage makes a dazzling debut, the Phillies clinch, and the Astros, Mariners, and Blue Jays jockey for playoff position.

Plus, Producer Tony delivers history on Illinois–Indiana matchups, Larry and Tony debate patience in NFL front offices, and today’s Moment of “Ow” asks: could Joe Burrow’s sack totals push him toward an Andrew Luck–style retirement?

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