EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 52 MIN
A Brutal NFL Turn, a Volleyball Showcase, and a Story That Stays With You
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
A jam-packed Monday episode of Sports IQ delivers powerful stories across the sports world — from dramatic NFL shakeups and college basketball statements to an emotional, unforgettable conversation about resilience, loss, and legacy.Larry Smith opens the show from Atlanta while on assignment for the Georgia High School Football Championships, then dives headfirst into a wild weekend of sports that reshaped playoff races and crowned new heroes.The NFL playoff picture took a brutal turn as Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury, eliminating Kansas City from postseason contention. Micah Parsons followed with a devastating knee injury of his own, while Buffalo stayed alive behind a superhero performance from Josh Allen. The Eagles rebounded with a dominant shutout, Dallas teetered on elimination, and Denver kept rolling under Sean Payton.Arizona announced itself as a national contender with a massive win over Alabama, while Michigan and Nebraska remained unbeaten. The early college basketball slate continues to deliver ranked matchups at a historic pace — and the season is only getting started.Larry welcomes Lee Feinswog, editor of 900 Square Feet, the only all-volleyball publication, to break down an electric NCAA Women’s Volleyball tournament. From Texas A&M stunning undefeated Nebraska to powerhouse programs converging in Kansas City, Feinswog explains why this Final Four could be one of the sport’s best showcases ever.Final Four Matchups (Thursday on ESPN):Texas A&M vs. PittsburghWisconsin vs. KentuckyIn the most emotional segment of the show, Larry sits down with longtime friend and former CNN Sports colleague Matt Morrison to discuss his powerful new book, Touched: The Marin Morrison Story. Matt reflects on the life of his daughter Marin — a Paralympic swimmer whose courage, grit, and joy inspired countless people before her passing at age 18.It’s a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about parenting, grief, perseverance, and honoring a life well lived.Kyle Whittingham announces his retirement after 21 years at UtahFrancisco Mendoza becomes Indiana’s first Heisman Trophy winnerIllinois State shocks North Dakota State in the FCS playoffsA wild Louisiana high school football finish delivers an all-time Moment of Awe🎧 Subscribe, rate, and follow Sports IQ with Larry Smith for smart analysis, unforgettable stories, and the moments that define sports beyond the scoreboard.🏈 NFL: Chaos, Comebacks, and Crushing Injuries🏀 College Hoops: Statements Made🏐 NCAA Volleyball Final Four Breakdown📖 A Story Bigger Than Sports🏆 More Headlines & Moments
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A jam-packed Monday episode of Sports IQ delivers powerful stories across the sports world — from dramatic NFL shakeups and college basketball statements to an emotional, unforgettable conversation about resilience, loss, and legacy.Larry Smith opens the show from Atlanta while on assignment for the Georgia High School Football Championships, then dives headfirst into a wild weekend of sports that reshaped playoff races and crowned new heroes.The NFL playoff picture took a brutal turn as Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury, eliminating Kansas City from postseason contention. Micah Parsons followed with a devastating knee injury of his own, while Buffalo stayed alive behind a superhero performance from Josh Allen. The Eagles rebounded with a dominant shutout, Dallas teetered on elimination, and Denver kept rolling under Sean Payton.Arizona announced itself as a national contender with a massive win over Alabama, while Michigan and Nebraska remained unbeaten. The early college basketball slate continues to deliver ranked matchups at a historic pace — and the season is only getting started.Larry welcomes Lee Feinswog, editor of 900 Square Feet, the only all-volleyball publication, to break down an electric NCAA Women’s Volleyball tournament. From Texas A&M stunning undefeated Nebraska to powerhouse programs converging in Kansas City, Feinswog explains why this Final Four could be one of the sport’s best showcases ever.Final Four Matchups (Thursday on ESPN):Texas A&M vs. PittsburghWisconsin vs. KentuckyIn the most emotional segment of the show, Larry sits down with longtime friend and former CNN Sports colleague Matt Morrison to discuss his powerful new book, Touched: The Marin Morrison Story. Matt reflects on the life of his daughter Marin — a Paralympic swimmer whose courage, grit, and joy inspired countless people before her passing at age 18.It’s a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about parenting, grief, perseverance, and honoring a life well lived.Kyle Whittingham announces his retirement after 21 years at UtahFrancisco Mendoza becomes Indiana’s first Heisman Trophy winnerIllinois State shocks North Dakota State in the FCS playoffsA wild Louisiana high school football finish delivers an all-time Moment of Awe🎧 Subscribe, rate, and follow Sports IQ with Larry Smith for smart analysis, unforgettable stories, and the moments that define sports beyond the scoreboard.🏈 NFL: Chaos, Comebacks, and Crushing Injuries🏀 College Hoops: Statements Made🏐 NCAA Volleyball Final Four Breakdown📖 A Story Bigger Than Sports🏆 More Headlines & Moments
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