EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 52 MIN
Chargers Grit, JMU’s Rise & Big Moves in College Football | SportsIQ
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith breaks down a wild Monday Night finish as Justin Herbert guts out a heroic performance — just seven days after hand surgery — to lead the Chargers past the Eagles in overtime. We dive into what’s gone wrong in Philadelphia, the ripple effects in the NFC East, and why this Chiefs season feels different than the last decade of dominance.Then we shift to college sports, where James Madison University continues its improbable, historic run. Larry and Producer Tony are joined by Shane Mettlen of the Daily News-Record to unpack JMU’s rise, the coaching changes, the culture shift, and their chances against Oregon in the College Football Playoff.We also hit the latest in college hoops — including Arizona taking over the No. 1 spot — plus major NFL roster news, a blockbuster Phillies signing, and a detailed look at the Eastern Conference landscape with NBA writer Antwane Willis Jr. from Soaring Down South.We close with today’s Moment of Awe: a moving update on 2006 Hurricanes defenseman Anton Babchuk, and why he won’t be able to attend his team’s 20-year Stanley Cup celebration.Topics Covered:Herbert’s heroic OT win & Eagles’ stunning slideChiefs’ decade-long run meets realityColts injury crisis & Phillip Rivers rumorsNCAA hoops shake-up at the topJMU’s playoff shocker, recruiting insights & program-buildingOle Miss playoff prep without KiffinNBA East analysis: Hawks, Celtics, Raptors, Pistons & morePhillies re-sign Kyle Schwarber to a massive dealMoment of Awe: Anton Babchuk’s fight for family and safetyNew episodes of SportsIQ with Larry Smith every weekday.
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