SportsIQ with Larry Smith

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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! 🎙🏀🎧

  1. 2D AGO

    March Madness Pressure: Kentucky on the Bubble, TCU Rising & Huge Weekend Showdowns

    On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith, we break down a massive weekend across college basketball as teams jockey for seeding, conference titles, and NCAA Tournament positioning. 🔹 Kentucky at a Crossroads – Cam Drummond of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins us to discuss Mark Pope’s high-priced roster, transfer portal swings, bubble talk, and whether the Wildcats can avoid that dangerous 8/9 line in the bracket. Is Big Blue Nation growing restless? 🔹 TCU Women’s Basketball Surging – Tori Couch joins the show to explain how Mark Campbell has transformed the Horned Frogs into a national contender. From Olivia Miles’ transfer impact to back-to-back Big 12 titles, is TCU here to stay? 🔹 Weekend Showdowns Preview – Michigan vs. Illinois Duke vs. Virginia Arizona vs. Kansas Arkansas vs. Florida Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s Plus:🏀 UConn keeps rolling in women’s hoops🏈 NFL trade news and Combine standouts🔥 Why Florida might be the team nobody wants to face in March And in our Moment of Awe, we look back at Bob Cousy’s legendary 28-assist night — a record-setting performance that still echoes through NBA history. March is wonderful — and it’s just getting started. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and follow @SportsIQLS for daily insight beyond the buzzer.

    52 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Michigan vs. Illinois Showdown + Giants’ Offseason Reset with John Harbaugh

    March is almost here — and the matchups are getting bigger. On today’s episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith, we preview a massive Top 10 Big Ten clash as No. 3 Michigan Wolverines travels to face No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini in a game that could decide the conference race. Illinois radio analyst Deon Thomas joins the show to break down: What really happened in the stunning collapse against UCLA Bruins Why Illinois’ offensive identity depends on ball movement and paint touches Whether this team is built for a deep March run And why freshman star Kasparas Jakučionis deserves All-American consideration We also recap: UConn Huskies dominating St. John's Red Storm in a statement win Florida Gators continuing their surge in the SEC Detroit Pistons overtaking Oklahoma City Thunder for the NBA’s best record The San Antonio Spurs winning streak and Victor Wembanyama’s playoff potential Then we shift to the NFL offseason. Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post joins us to discuss: New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh The development of quarterback Jackson Dart Free agency strategy and salary cap realities How quickly the Giants can become relevant again in December College hoops intensity. NBA contenders reshuffling. NFL offseason intrigue. It’s all right here on Sports IQ.

    52 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Duke Takes Over No. 1 + UCLA’s 23-Point Comeback | Anna Snyder & Josh Lewin Join

    We dive into a huge week in college basketball as Duke Blue Devils rise to No. 1 in the nation and UCLA Bruins pull off one of the wildest comebacks of the season. Larry is joined by Anna Snyder of the Fayetteville Observer to break down Duke’s dominant win over Notre Dame, what makes this Blue Devils team different under Jon Scheyer, and why the ACC resurgence could have them primed for a deep March run. With a massive showdown against Virginia Cavaliers looming, the road to the postseason is heating up. Later, UCLA play-by-play voice Josh Lewin joins the show to relive the Bruins’ stunning 23-point comeback over Illinois — the first team ever to erase that big of a deficit against a Top 10 opponent. What does it mean for their NCAA Tournament hopes? And what’s going on with Mick Cronin? We also cover: Miami (Ohio) as the last unbeaten team in Division I Big Ten and ACC title races tightening up NBA headlines including Rick Carlisle’s criticism of league fines NHL play resuming after the Olympic break NFL Combine storylines and the staggering earnings of today’s top quarterbacks Plus, today’s Moment of Awe looks back 86 years to the first-ever televised NHL game at Madison Square Garden. March is almost here — and the madness is building.

    52 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Undefeated Miami (OH), UCF’s Tournament Push & Remembering Kobe Bryant

    March is almost here — and the madness is already building. On this episode of Sports IQ, Larry Smith dives into one of the best stories in college basketball: the undefeated Miami RedHawks, now 27–0 and chasing history. Associate Head Coach Jonathan Holmes joins the show to break down how the RedHawks are blocking out the noise, building culture under Travis Steele, and preparing for a potential NCAA Tournament run. Then we shift to the Big 12, where the UCF Knights are fighting to solidify their tournament résumé. Orlando Sentinel reporter Matt Murschel discusses Johnny Dawkins’ rebuild, the impact of roster turnover, and why UCF could be a dangerous March matchup. We also cover: Kansas bouncing back against Houston UNC edging Louisville in a thriller Gunner Rivers committing to NC State WNBA CBA negotiations heating up Chris Sale’s contract extension in Atlanta The growing financial investment in LIV Golf Plus, we close with a powerful Moment of Awe remembering Kobe Bryant — six years after Los Angeles paid tribute to the five-time NBA champion and global icon. March is coming. Undefeated streaks are on the line. And the tournament picture is taking shape. 🎙️ Sports IQ with Larry Smith — Beyond the Buzzer, Inside the Game.

    52 min

  5. FEB 23

    March Madness Rising, Olympic Gold Glory & The ABA’s Soul Power Story

    March is knocking — and the madness is building. On this episode of Sports IQ, Larry Smith and Producer Tony break down a loaded sports landscape as we close out February and head into tournament season. 🏀 College Hoops Heats Up Duke surges toward a No. 1 seed Iowa State remains in the mix for a top-two line Kansas’ inconsistency continues UCLA stuns Illinois in an OT thriller Women’s basketball headlines with UConn’s dominance and UCLA’s Big Ten breakthrough Tony sits down with Iowa State beat writer Eugene Rapay of the Des Moines Register to talk Cyclones seeding projections, Big 12 battles, Hilton Magic, and what Iowa State must improve to make a serious March run. 🏒 Olympic Gold & Record RatingsTeam USA closes out the Winter Games in Milan-Cortina with a bang, capturing men’s hockey gold over Canada in overtime — the first since 1980.Plus: Italy’s historic medal haul NBC’s 90% ratings surge What’s next as the Games head to France in 2030 🎬 The ABA’s Cultural Impact – “Soul Power” DocumentaryLarry is joined by filmmaker Eternal Polk to discuss the new Prime Video documentary Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association. They dive into: The ABA’s revolutionary style and social impact The behind-the-scenes business battles The St. Louis Spirits’ legendary ownership deal How today’s NBA mirrors the ABA’s innovation Parallels between the ABA and AFL mergers A must-listen for basketball historians and fans of sports business storytelling. ⚾ Moment of AweOn this date in 1988, Wrigley Field finally installed lights — becoming the last MLB stadium to host night games. A historic shift in baseball tradition. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and follow Sports IQ for daily insights beyond the buzzer.

    52 min

  6. FEB 20

    March Madness Gauntlet: Arizona–Houston Showdown, SEC Women’s Power & WNBA Labor Tension

    March is almost here — and the gauntlet is real. On this Friday edition of Sports IQ, Larry Smith breaks down a loaded college basketball weekend, headlined by a top-four clash between No. 2 Houston and No. 4 Arizona. Steve Rivera (Fox Sports 1450 Tucson) joins the show to discuss Tommy Lloyd’s Wildcats, Big 12 physicality, freshman impact players, and what Arizona must do to survive March. Plus, we pivot to the women’s game as Lo Yarnall (Yahoo Sports) dives into the national title picture. Is UConn still the team to beat? Can UCLA finally break through? And is the SEC the deepest conference in America? South Carolina, LSU, Texas, Vanderbilt — the bracket is shaping up for fireworks. We also tackle the growing tension between the WNBA and its players as labor negotiations drag on. With expansion teams, a looming draft, and Unrivaled gaining traction, is the league headed for turbulence? Other headlines include: Team USA women capture Olympic gold in hockey Bears stadium drama heating up in Indiana NCAA Tournament expansion talk NBA returns from All-Star break College Football Playoff expansion debate March is coming. The stage is set. Let’s go.

    52 min

  7. FEB 19

    Olympic Overtime Drama, UConn Stunned & College Football’s Wild Coaching Shakeup

    The Olympic ice delivered must-see drama as Team USA and Canada both survived thrilling overtime battles in the men’s hockey quarterfinals. Quinn Hughes played hero for the Americans, while Mitch Marner’s dazzling individual effort lifted Canada — setting up a potential gold medal showdown the hockey world is craving. CBS Sports’ Austin Nivison joins the show to break down the semifinal matchups, Team USA’s defensive dominance, and why this U.S. women’s hockey team may be built differently heading into its gold medal clash with Canada. In college basketball, Texas Tech loses All-American JT Toppin to a torn ACL — a devastating blow to the Red Raiders’ postseason hopes. Meanwhile, UConn suffers a costly upset to Creighton, Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. explodes for 49 points in a double-OT thriller, and Arizona rebounds in the Big 12. Plus, Doug Gottlieb draws a suspension after a fiery postgame rant. Producer Tony Cordaro also catches up with longtime analyst Danny Sheridan to unpack college football’s chaotic coaching carousel. Was Lane Kiffin the biggest winner? Can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? And what’s next for the College Football Playoff — 12 teams, 16 teams… or even 24? Plus: MLB Players Association leadership shakeup Cooper Flagg’s $1 million rookie jersey sale Remembering Steelers legend Mike Wagner And today’s Moment of Awe: Love (and gold medal dreams) in Italy Beyond the buzzer. Inside the game.This is Sports IQ.

    52 min

  8. FEB 18

    Bracket Chaos, ACC Surge & UCLA Accountability

    March is almost here — and the college basketball picture is getting clearer… and wilder. Larry Smith opens the show with a deep dive into NC State’s resurgence under Will Wade, following the Wolfpack’s emphatic win over North Carolina. Raleigh News & Observer sports reporter Jadyn Watson-Fisher joins to break down the atmosphere in Raleigh, the culture shift under Wade, the NIL impact, and what NC State must do down the stretch to secure a double bye in the ACC Tournament. Is the ACC officially “back”? And how dangerous can this Wolfpack team be in March? Then, veteran bracketologist Jerry Palm (PalmBrackets.com) joins the show to assess the national landscape. With Michigan surging, Duke looming, and the Big 12 loaded at the top, Jerry explains why this might be the deepest championship field in years. Who are the current No. 1 seeds? Which teams outside the top line can realistically win it all? And are we heading toward the “Year of the Freshman” in college hoops? Plus: Big Ten depth and Purdue’s home struggles Florida heating up again as defending champs Concerns about the Big East’s future in the NIL era MLB Players Association turmoil just as spring training begins Olympic updates, including Lindsey Vonn’s serious injury situation And in today’s Moment of Awe, UCLA’s Mick Cronin earns respect for holding his own player accountable — even in a blowout loss. March is coming. The bracket debates are heating up. And Sports IQ is beyond the buzzer, inside the game.

    52 min
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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! 🎙🏀🎧

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  • Creator
    Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    251
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