College football is back, and SportsIQ with Larry Smith gets you ready for a loaded weekend of action.

A to Z Sports college football and NFL Draft analyst Ryan Roberts joins the show to preview No. 4 Notre Dame’s showdown with Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. He breaks down the Fighting Irish’s “Leave No Doubt” mentality, replacing explosive running backs Jeremiah Love and Jadarian Price, CJ Carr’s role in the offense, and a Notre Dame defense that could be among the best in the country.

Then, Sun Sentinel Miami Hurricanes beat reporter Adam Lichtenstein previews No. 7 Miami’s season opener at Stanford. Can Darian Mensah keep the Hurricanes’ offense rolling after last year’s run to the national championship game? And can Mario Cristobal rebuild an offensive line that lost four key contributors?

Plus, Larry and Producer Tony dig into the increasingly messy battle between LSU, the SEC and the NCAA over former professional players returning to college football, along with the biggest games and headlines heading into the weekend.

And today’s Moment of Awe looks back at the remarkable—and troubling—history behind the federal law that once prohibited transporting professional boxing films across state lines.

Defending national champion Indiana enters Year 3 under Curt Cignetti with expectations at an all-time high. Shannon Griffith of Hoosier.com joins SportsIQ to break down the Hoosiers’ new quarterback, a loaded offense, strength in the trenches and whether Indiana can make another championship run.

Illinois play-by-play voice Brian Barnhart previews Bret Bielema’s Fighting Illini after back-to-back strong seasons and explains why expectations continue to rise in Champaign. Then, Raleigh News & Observer reporter Jadyn Watson-Fisher joins the show to examine the pressure surrounding NC State coach Dave Doeren after an ugly season-opening loss and whether the Wolfpack can rebound.

Plus, Larry and Producer Tony discuss the massive punishment handed down to the LA Clippers over salary-cap violations, the growing battle over former professional players returning to college football, and today’s Moment of Awe remembers the Brooklyn Dodgers’ unusual stint playing Major League Baseball in New Jersey.

Larry Smith previews the NFL season with analyst Ethan Woodie, breaking down Aaron Donald’s return, concerns surrounding the Chiefs and the leading contenders in both conferences. Former UCLA quarterback and radio analyst Matt Stevens discusses the Bob Chesney era, Nico Iamaleava’s development and the Bruins’ season opener against Cal. Plus: Tiger Woods’ legal troubles, Penn State’s controversial Paterno tribute and a spirited debate about Colin Kaepernick’s NFL legacy.

SportsIQ welcomes Mike Gross to preview Matt Campbell’s first season at Penn State, including the impact of 24 Iowa State transfers and the Nittany Lions’ playoff potential. Then, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Braves reporter Chad Bishop examines Atlanta’s four-game NL East lead, Chris Sale’s remarkable season and what the team must sharpen before October. Plus, the Cubs’ historic power surge and the Pirates’ groundbreaking all-Black lineup.

Can New England make another deep playoff run, and which NFL teams could surprise this season? Larry Smith welcomes Duncan Day to break down the Patriots’ roster depth, Drake Maye and the challenges ahead. Tony Adame joins the conversation to assess the Rams, Packers, Bills, Ravens and Cowboys—and share his sleeper picks. Plus, college football Week Zero takeaways, including Florida State, Memphis and Bill Belichick’s North Carolina squad.

Larry Smith examines whether the Green Bay Packers face a make-or-break season with NFL writer Parker Hurley. Sports historian Victoria Jackson breaks down college sports’ proposed five-year eligibility model and the growing collision between amateur and professional athletics. Plus, Producer Tony crowns defending national champion Indiana No. 1 in his preseason college football Top 25.

Larry Smith previews a pivotal season for Florida State with Tallahassee Democrat Seminoles beat writer Peter Holland, including the pressure on Mike Norvell and questions surrounding the offensive line. Lorenzo Reyna breaks down the star-studded Los Angeles Rams, Matthew Stafford’s future and Myles Garrett’s impact. Plus, Cincinnati’s historic ninth-inning comeback, the end of the NFL Pro Bowl game and Texas lands at No. 2 in Producer Tony’s preseason college football rankings.

Larry Smith previews the US Open with tennis analyst Matt Perkins, including the contenders who could end America’s long men’s championship drought, Aryna Sabalenka’s pursuit of a three-peat and the players poised to surprise in New York. Plus, the SEC and Big Ten respond to former pros seeking a return to college sports, USC and TCU prepare for Week Zero, and Producer Tony ranks Ohio State No. 3 in his preseason Top 25.