College Football Countdown, NFL Preseason Rookie Surprises, and Bama’s Future with Joe Gaither

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.TAGS2025 College Football kickoffTennessee Volunteers Joey AguilarMichigan Wolverines Bryce UnderwoodAlabama Crimson Tide Ty Simpson Kalen DeBoerJoe Gaither BamaCentralCaleb Williams Bears preseason debutJackson Dart New York Giants QBDylan Gabriel BrownsXavien Howard Colts signingMLB Brewers Dodgers Yankees Astros OriolesWNBA A’ja Wilson Caitlin Clark Sue Bird statueSportsIQ Podcast Larry Smith