SportsIQ with Larry Smith

About 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! 🎙🏀🎧

Publisher

Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Mar 2025

Latest episode

7 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

456 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2026

   Georgia vs. Ole Miss, Alabama vs. LSU & Kirby Smart on College Football's Future

   Larry Smith previews a loaded SEC weekend with major College Football Playoff implications. Georgia travels to Ole Miss, where Kirby Smart discusses the challenges of defending quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and the growing impact of roster limits, player compensation and motivation in college football. Plus, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer discusses preparing his quarterback for a hostile environment at LSU, while Kentucky faces Tennessee in another crucial SEC showdown. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, November football is heating up across the conference.

2. 

   6 Nov 2026

   WNBA Finals Recap: Valkyries Championship, Gabby Williams & What's Next

   Yahoo Sports' Lo Yarnall joins SportsIQ with Larry Smith to recap the Golden State Valkyries' historic WNBA championship and Gabby Williams' Finals MVP performance. They examine how Golden State built a winning culture and why the Atlanta Dream could be contenders for years to come. Plus, Angel Reese's development, the Indiana Fever's uncertain future with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, A'ja Wilson's dominance, and what's ahead for the Lynx, Aces and Sparks. Lo also discusses Nneka Ogwumike's retirement, WNBA expansion, free agency and why the Washington Mystics could be next season's breakout team.

3. 

   6 Nov 2026

   Miami vs. Notre Dame, CFP Showdowns & College Football's First Game

   Larry Smith previews a massive college football weekend featuring seven Top 25 matchups with major College Football Playoff implications. Miami head coach Mario Cristobal discusses his team's focus and preparation ahead of a showdown with Notre Dame. Plus, a look ahead at conversations about the WNBA and Milwaukee Brewers, a celebration of sports legends born on November 6, and today's Moment of Awe revisits November 6, 1869, when Rutgers defeated Princeton in the first college football game in American history.

Who has been a guest on SportsIQ with Larry Smith

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shannon Griffith
• Michael Warren
• Matt LePay
• Jasmyn Wimbish
• Adam Lichtenstein

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

58,473

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

90

YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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