SportsIQ with Larry Smith

SportsIQ with Larry Smith delivers smart, in-depth analysis of college sports—no hot takes, just expert insights. Hosted by award-winning journalist Larry Smith, this daily show breaks down the biggest headlines, bracketology, game previews, and insider interviews with top analysts, coaches, and players. From March Madness to the College Football Playoff, we go beyond the buzzer and inside the game. Stay informed, stay ahead—listen to SportsIQ Monday-Friday! 🎙🏀🎧

SportsIQ with Larry Smith is a news podcast hosted by Larry Smith, with 400 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Larry Smith hosts SportsIQ with Larry Smith, a news show with 400 episodes published.

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  Dodgers Chase a Three-Peat & WNBA Playoff Chaos

  Sep 30, 202650 min

  The MLB postseason is underway, and the Dodgers are chasing history. Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett joins Larry and Tony to break down Los Angeles’ loaded starting rotation, bullpen options, offensive concerns and the biggest obstacles standing between the defending champs and a World Series three-peat. Then, AP women’s basketball writer Doug Feinberg joins the show after the eighth-seeded New York Liberty stun top-seeded Minnesota. They discuss Breanna Stewart and the Liberty’s postseason surge, Caitlin Clark and Indiana forcing a decisive Game 3 against Las Vegas, and Golden State’s remarkable rise into championship contention. Plus, a wild opening round of the MLB playoffs, the NHL season gets underway, and today’s Moment of Awe looks back 80 years to Kenny Washington and Woody Strode breaking the NFL’s modern color barrier with the Los Angeles Rams.

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  MLB Playoffs Are Here: Red Sox-Yankees, Wild Card Picks & October Baseball

  Sep 29, 202650 min

  The MLB postseason is underway, and SportsIQ dives into a loaded Wild Card round. TJ French of Heavy joins Larry to break down all four matchups, including the latest chapter of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry and which teams could make a deep October run. Boston Herald Red Sox writer Mac Cerullo joins the show for an inside look at Boston’s postseason chances and the challenge waiting in the Bronx. Plus, Case Keenum turns back the clock, NFL injuries continue to pile up, the College Sports Act moves forward, and Willie Mays’ legendary World Series catch gets today’s Moment of Awe.

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  Title: Brewers Make History, NHL Season Preview & Verlander’s Emotional Farewell

  Sep 28, 202650 min

  The MLB postseason is here, and the Milwaukee Brewers are entering October after the first 100-win season in franchise history. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak joins Larry to break down the organization’s sustained success, its October outlook and Jakob Misiorowski’s dominant season. Then, CBS Sports NHL writer Austin Nivison previews the 2026–27 season, including Carolina’s title defense, Florida and Colorado’s Stanley Cup chances, Edmonton’s pressure-packed season and the future of Connor McDavid. Plus, the NFL’s 3-0 teams, the WNBA playoffs, MLB’s final postseason spots, Oregon’s dramatic win over USC and an emotional Moment of Awe as Justin Verlander receives a memorable farewell with his daughter by his side.

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  College Football Takes Center Stage: Florida–Ole Miss & USC–Oregon

  Sep 25, 202650 min

  It’s a football-packed Friday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith as conference play heats up across the country. Gainesville Sun and USA Today Network Gators beat writer Kevin Brockway joins the show to break down undefeated Florida under John Sumrall and the huge challenge awaiting the Gators when Ole Miss visits The Swamp. Then, USC Trojans on SI beat writer Lorenzo Reyna previews USC’s showdown with Oregon, including the Trojans’ defensive concerns, Jayden Maiava’s development and what could decide one of the weekend’s biggest Big Ten matchups. Plus, Larry and Tony look around the college football landscape, preview the NFL weekend, and today’s Moment of Awe celebrates Pete Crow-Armstrong joining baseball’s exclusive 40/40 club.

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  Texas–Tennessee Showdown & Trouble in Green Bay

  Sep 24, 202650 min

  A huge SEC weekend takes center stage on SportsIQ as Larry Smith previews Texas heading into Neyland Stadium for a marquee matchup with Tennessee. Bob Baskerville, founder and publisher of Rocky Top Insider and host of the Ultimate SEC Sports Show, joins the show to break down the Volunteers, freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon, Tennessee’s improved defense and the challenge of slowing down Arch Manning and a loaded Texas roster. Then, Packers beat writer Max Dible of Heavy.com joins Producer Tony to examine a Green Bay team already being hammered by injuries. With major concerns along the offensive line, Micah Parsons sidelined and pressure mounting on the organization, they discuss whether the Packers have enough around Jordan Love to recover—and what another disappointing season could mean for Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst. Plus, Larry runs through the final weekend of the MLB regular season and the playoff races still hanging in the balance, the WNBA playoff picture, the Presidents Cup at Medinah, and some of the biggest matchups coming up across college football.

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