It’s Friday Eve on Sports IQ with Larry Smith, and the show’s bursting with hoops, helmets, and heartwarming headlines.

Larry opens with the countdown to next week’s NBA tip-off — a season loaded with Western Conference storylines. Joining him is Jasmyn Wimbish of CBS Sports, who breaks down:

• The Thunder’s title defense and how their depth could spark a dynasty

• Kevin Durant’s move to Houston and how it reshapes the West

• The LeBron-Luka handoff in L.A. as James battles sciatica and Doncic slims down

• Why Golden State’s veterans might have one more miracle run left

• Cooper Flagg’s debut in Dallas and why the 18-year-old rookie might already be NBA-ready

• A shakeup in the East: Boston’s Jason Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton out for the year

Then it’s back to the gridiron: Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler, joins Larry to spotlight the Vanderbilt Commodores’ historic start.

• From 5–1 and ranked No. 17 to a massive home matchup vs. LSU

• QB Diego Pavia’s leadership and his comeback from injury

• Clark Lea’s coaching magic and whether Penn State might try to lure him away

• A sold-out stadium, energized alumni, and the rise of Vandy football in Nashville

Larry and producer Tony round out the show with the day’s headlines:

• Albert Pujols in talks to manage either the Orioles or Angels

• Bruce Pearl joins the CBS broadcast crew

• NFL Week 7 preview: Steelers vs. Bengals, Lions’ drama, and locker room loyalty gone viral

• College football weekend preview: Georgia vs. Ole Miss, Tennessee vs. Alabama, and why TV ratings are smashing modern records

Finally, a Moment of “Ah” for the ages:
Alabama QB Ty Simpson gives every teammate a custom Yeti cooler — a classy NIL-powered thank-you from a $2.3M man.

Topics Discussed:

• NBA season preview: Thunder, Rockets, Lakers, Warriors, Mavericks

• Vanderbilt’s rise and SEC playoff math

• Clark Lea’s loyalty and Vanderbilt’s Nashville revival

• NFL Week 7 and Lions locker-room fire

• College football TV dominance

• Ty Simpson’s NIL gift that froze the room

Guests:
🎙️ Jasmyn Wimbish – CBS Sports NBA Writer
🎙️ Henry Oelhafen – Sports Editor, The Vanderbilt Hustler

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