🏈 Fantasy Football Draft Prep — GUEST: Yahoo Sports’ Scott Pianowski joins Tony for an in-depth guide on sleepers, rookies, risky picks, and how to approach the 2025 fantasy season.
🏀 WNBA History — Paige Bueckers drops 44 points for Dallas, tying a rookie scoring record, but Kelsey Plum steals the game with a buzzer-beater for the Sparks.
⚾ MLB Races Heat Up — Tigers sweep the Astros, Phillies roll, Yankees rally in extras, and the Cubs chip away in the NL Central.
🏈 College Football Spotlight — GUEST: Wyatt Thompson, the Voice of the Kansas State Wildcats, previews K-State vs. Iowa State in Dublin, plus what Avery Johnson and Dylan Edwards bring to the Wildcats’ offense.
🏈 Top 25 Countdown — Producer Tony ranks Alabama at No. 9 and Miami at No. 8 as the season nears kickoff.
⚾ Moment of Awe — South Carolina Little League stuns with a six-run final inning comeback to win 7–6.

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🏈 Kansas State vs. Iowa State kicks off the college football season in Dublin — beat writer Kellis Robinett (Wichita Eagle/Kansas City Star) breaks down Avery Johnson’s growth, Dylan Edwards’ impact, and Chris Klieman’s coaching style.🏈 The Kansas City Chiefs reload for another Super Bowl run — Jordan Foote (Heavy.com) joins to assess Patrick Mahomes’ protection, Travis Kelce’s window, and Andy Reid’s winning formula.⚾ MLB highlights: Cubs sweep Brewers, Yankees’ record-setting power surge, and Bobby Witt Jr.’s 100th homer.🏀 WNBA action: A’ja Wilson’s historic streak, Caitlin Clark’s injury update, and the Liberty vs. Lynx rematch.⛳ Rory McIlroy buys 1,100 Masters flags — why he might sign every single one.🏈 Producer Tony counts down the SportsIQ preseason Top 25 — Florida at No. 11 and Illinois cracking the Top 10.

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Larry Smith breaks down a jam-packed sports slate:

⚾ MLB Spotlight — Dodgers-Padres rivalry heats up with columnist Jim Alexander (Southern California News Group) weighing in on trade deadline moves, Shohei Ohtani’s role, and bullpen concerns as the NL West tightens. Can San Diego finally challenge LA’s dominance?

🏈 College Football Preview — Clemson insider Derrian Carter (Greenville News) joins to discuss Cade Klubnik’s development, Dabo Swinney’s evolving stance on the transfer portal, and the Tigers’ massive Week 1 showdown with LSU.

🔥 Headlines Rundown — Brewers extend their NL Central lead, Tigers power past Houston, Rockies avoid historic futility, and Cam Newton & Pat Riley receive long-overdue honors.

✨ Moment of Awe — High school senior Mason Howell stuns the golf world, becoming the youngest U.S. Amateur champion in over a decade.

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Larry Smith dives into the final days before college football kicks off and a busy weekend across sports:

🏈 College Football Countdown — Producer Tony unveils the next teams in SportsIQ’s preseason Top 25, with big questions around Tennessee and Michigan’s outlook.
🏈 Alabama Spotlight — Guest Joe Gaither (BamaCentral.com) joins to break down Kalen DeBoer’s second year at Alabama, Ty Simpson’s potential, and the brutal SEC schedule ahead.
🏈 NFL Preseason Takeaways — Caleb Williams shines for the Bears, Giants rookie QB Jackson Dart impresses, and the Browns test depth with Dylan Gabriel. Plus, preseason injuries already altering rosters in Indy and L.A.
⚾ MLB Pennant Races — Brewers’ 14-game win streak snapped, Dodgers sweep the Padres, Yankees complete a weekend sweep, and Orioles blank the Astros.
🏀 WNBA Storylines — Caitlin Clark’s lingering injury, Vegas Aces’ surge led by A’ja Wilson, and the Atlanta Dream’s new streak.
🏈 Moment of Awe — Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird honored with the first-ever WNBA player statue outside an arena.

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Larry Smith welcomes one of the most respected voices in college football — Phil Steele, publisher of the Phil Steele College Football Preview. Phil shares insights from his 31st annual edition, breaking down the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, and which programs could surprise in 2025. From Big Ten powerhouses to SEC contenders and sneaky playoff hopefuls, Steele offers his take on teams to watch and how roster continuity could be the new key to winning. Plus, Producer Tony joins to dissect NFL preseason storylines, including Justin Herbert’s unexpected start, the Bears’ new-look offense, and Micah Parsons’ value in Dallas.

Guests:

• Phil Steele — Publisher, Phil Steele College Football Preview

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Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro welcome two insightful guests to cover both the NFL and college football.

🏈 NFL Spotlight – Jacksonville Jaguars
Sports reporter Alessandra Pontbriand (News4Jax) breaks down the Jaguars’ offseason overhaul, from Trevor Lawrence’s footwork focus to rookie sensation Travis Hunter’s two-way potential. She shares why Doug Pederson’s era fizzled, how Liam Coen is reshaping the offense, and why kicker Cam Little’s 70-yard preseason field goal could be a game-changer. Defensive communication, young talent, and special teams weapons all take center stage in Jacksonville’s quest for a turnaround season.

🐊 College Football Focus – Florida Gators
Kevin Brockway (Gainesville Sun) previews a pivotal year for Billy Napier’s Gators. From quarterback DJ Lagway’s readiness, to a powerful run game led by Jayden Baugh, to a defensive unit aiming to build on last year’s momentum, Kevin outlines the keys to Florida navigating one of the nation’s toughest schedules. He explains how early-season results could define playoff hopes and why The Swamp’s energy remains a true home-field edge.

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⚾ Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins us to share the rich history of the Negro Leagues, their role in shaping Major League Baseball, and the museum’s ambitious plans for expansion in Kansas City. From Jackie Robinson to Henry Aaron, Kendrick’s stories bring to life the players, pioneers, and cultural impact of Black baseball in America.

🏀 Pam Seidenman, founder of Accelerate Equity, discusses the persistent gender inequities in college sports more than 50 years after Title IX. She explains the data behind scholarship and participation gaps, the potential negative impact of the House settlement, and what needs to change for true equality in college athletics.

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On this encore edition of SportsIQ, Larry Smith sits down with three top NFL beat writers to get an inside look at training camps and expectations for 2025.
🏈 Falcons: D. Orlando Ledbetter (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) breaks down Michael Penix Jr.’s rise to QB1, Atlanta’s young defensive talent, and the urgency to deliver for owner Arthur Blank.
🏈 Saints: Matt Paras (New Orleans Times-Picayune) discusses Derek Carr’s surprise retirement, the QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, and how new head coach Kellen Moore is reshaping the franchise.
🏈 Packers: Max Dible (Heavy.com) analyzes Green Bay’s evolving wide receiver corps, Jordan Love’s next-step potential, O-line depth concerns, and whether Matt LaFleur’s squad can reclaim NFC North supremacy.

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