Montana State’s Wild FCS Title, Transfer Portal Chaos & Miracle on Ice Legend Jim Craig

On today’s episode of Sports IQ, Larry Smith and the team deliver a packed show that spans college football chaos, historic championships, and one of the most iconic moments in American sports history.The show opens with headlines from across the sports landscape, including a thrilling FCS National Championship finish as the Montana State Bobcats capture their first title in 41 years in dramatic overtime fashion — the first OT game in FCS title history. Two blocked kicks, a fourth-and-ten miracle touchdown, and a walk-off extra point make it a true Moment of Awe.Next, longtime college football analyst Shannon Griffith joins the show to break down Indiana football’s meteoric rise, the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup with Oregon, and the increasingly chaotic realities of the transfer portal. From NIL leverage to lightning-fast recruiting windows, Griffith explains why Indiana has become one of the most dangerous and organized programs in the country — and why the Big Ten’s power shift is very real.The episode then turns legendary as Jim Craig, gold-medal-winning goaltender from the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, joins Sports IQ. Craig reflects on the Miracle on Ice, the Cold War backdrop, the pressure of Lake Placid, and why the moment continues to resonate more than four decades later. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from the gold medal game, thoughts on today’s NHL and Olympic hockey, and how that team’s legacy still impacts generations.The show wraps with additional college basketball updates, NFL news, and a deeper look at how modern college football recruiting has transformed into a rapid-fire, high-stakes process.📌 Highlights include:Montana State’s historic FCS Championship comebackIndiana football’s blueprint for portal successCFP semifinal storylines and conference power shiftsJim Craig on the Miracle on Ice and Olympic legacyCollege basketball risers and NFL roster movementA wide-ranging, story-driven episode that blends history, analysis, and awe — exactly what Sports IQ does best.