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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 51 MIN

Michigan Wins It All + Masters Week Begins + Chiefs Reset for 2026

from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound

Michigan is back on top. The Wolverines capture the 2026 national championship, ending a long Big Ten drought and capping a remarkable turnaround under head coach Dusty May. The win also completes a historic year for the conference, with titles in football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball all in the same season. As the college basketball season closes, the sports world shifts immediately to Augusta. It’s Masters week, and longtime golf writer Stan Awtry joins the show to break down the field, the atmosphere at Augusta National, and what feels different this year without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. From course changes to contenders like Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy, the conversation sets the stage for one of golf’s biggest weeks. Plus, a deep dive into the Kansas City Chiefs with Jordan Foote. After a rare step back, the Chiefs enter a pivotal offseason—balancing Patrick Mahomes’ recovery, roster upgrades, and another Super Bowl push. What’s next for Kansas City, and can they reclaim dominance in the AFC?Topics Discussed in This Episode:Michigan wins the 2026 national championshipBig Ten’s historic triple-title seasonDusty May’s rapid rise and team transformationMasters preview: field, favorites, and storylinesLife and tradition at Augusta NationalAbsence of Tiger Woods and Phil MickelsonBryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, and top contendersKansas City Chiefs offseason outlookPatrick Mahomes injury recovery and roster changesNFL Draft positioning and AFC landscape

Michigan is back on top. The Wolverines capture the 2026 national championship, ending a long Big Ten drought and capping a remarkable turnaround under head coach Dusty May. The win also completes a historic year for the conference, with titles in football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball all in the same season. As the college basketball season closes, the sports world shifts immediately to Augusta. It’s Masters week, and longtime golf writer Stan Awtry joins the show to break down the field, the atmosphere at Augusta National, and what feels different this year without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. From course changes to contenders like Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy, the conversation sets the stage for one of golf’s biggest weeks. Plus, a deep dive into the Kansas City Chiefs with Jordan Foote. After a rare step back, the Chiefs enter a pivotal offseason—balancing Patrick Mahomes’ recovery, roster upgrades, and another Super Bowl push. What’s next for Kansas City, and can they reclaim dominance in the AFC?Topics Discussed in This Episode:Michigan wins the 2026 national championshipBig Ten’s historic triple-title seasonDusty May’s rapid rise and team transformationMasters preview: field, favorites, and storylinesLife and tradition at Augusta NationalAbsence of Tiger Woods and Phil MickelsonBryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, and top contendersKansas City Chiefs offseason outlookPatrick Mahomes injury recovery and roster changesNFL Draft positioning and AFC landscape

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