SportsIQ with Larry Smith
SportsIQ with Larry Smith
Podcast Description
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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The podcast covers a range of topics including college basketball and football dynamics, emphasizing March Madness and NCAA tournaments. Episodes like the analysis of Auburn's SEC dominance and insights on NCAA tournament sleepers illustrate its focus on timely and relevant collegiate sports narratives.
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! 🎙🏀🎧
Vanderbilt is one of the final undefeated teams in Division I basketball — and it’s not a fluke. On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith, we go inside the Commodores’ remarkable rise, break down Auburn’s ongoing rebuild across football and basketball, and unpack what’s really happening behind closed doors with the College Football Playoff expansion talks.
Larry and the crew are joined by Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor of The Vanderbilt Hustler, to explain how Mark Byington’s coaching, transfer portal success, and elite backcourt play have vaulted Vandy into national contention. Later, Peter Rauterkus of AL.com joins the show to discuss Auburn’s coaching transition, portal-heavy roster rebuild, and the challenges of sustaining success in the SEC’s new era.
Plus, Larry revisits a 16-team College Football Playoff model he proposed nearly two decades ago — and why it might finally make sense in 2026 and beyond. From NIL chaos and transfer portal realities to WNBA labor negotiations and historic sports moments, it’s a packed episode you won’t want to miss.
🏀 Topics Discussed in This Episode
Vanderbilt basketball’s undefeated start and national legitimacy
SEC basketball power shifts and key upcoming matchups
Mark Byington’s impact and transfer portal strategy at Vandy
Auburn football’s coaching change and roster overhaul
Transfer portal stress from the player and coach perspective
Auburn basketball after Bruce Pearl’s sudden retirement
WNBA players union moratorium and looming CBA implications
Larry Smith’s 16-team College Football Playoff blueprint
What CFP expansion could mean for conference titles and bowl games
Moment of Awe: 75 years since the first-ever Pro Bowl at the LA Coliseum
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