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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 51 MIN

Olympic Overtime Drama, UConn Stunned & College Football’s Wild Coaching Shakeup

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

The Olympic ice delivered must-see drama as Team USA and Canada both survived thrilling overtime battles in the men’s hockey quarterfinals. Quinn Hughes played hero for the Americans, while Mitch Marner’s dazzling individual effort lifted Canada — setting up a potential gold medal showdown the hockey world is craving. CBS Sports’ Austin Nivison joins the show to break down the semifinal matchups, Team USA’s defensive dominance, and why this U.S. women’s hockey team may be built differently heading into its gold medal clash with Canada.In college basketball, Texas Tech loses All-American JT Toppin to a torn ACL — a devastating blow to the Red Raiders’ postseason hopes. Meanwhile, UConn suffers a costly upset to Creighton, Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. explodes for 49 points in a double-OT thriller, and Arizona rebounds in the Big 12. Plus, Doug Gottlieb draws a suspension after a fiery postgame rant.Producer Tony Cordaro also catches up with longtime analyst Danny Sheridan to unpack college football’s chaotic coaching carousel. Was Lane Kiffin the biggest winner? Can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? And what’s next for the College Football Playoff — 12 teams, 16 teams… or even 24?Plus:MLB Players Association leadership shakeupCooper Flagg’s $1 million rookie jersey saleRemembering Steelers legend Mike WagnerAnd today’s Moment of Awe: Love (and gold medal dreams) in ItalyBeyond the buzzer. Inside the game.This is Sports IQ.

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