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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 51 MIN

Penn State Collapses, Texas Falls, and October Sports Take Over

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

Chaos reigns across the sports world.🏈 College Football Meltdown — Two preseason giants crash hard. Penn State loses to winless UCLA in one of the most shocking defeats in program history, while Texas gets embarrassed in Gainesville. Larry welcomes Tom Hannifan (Believe Network’s State of State podcast) to dissect James Franklin’s crumbling season, Penn State’s future, and whether the Nittany Lions picked the wrong QB.🏈 NFL Week 5 — The last unbeaten teams fall. Bo Nix rallies the Broncos to stun Philly, the Patriots claw back into contention, and the Ravens’ season spirals as Lamar Jackson’s absence exposes Baltimore’s depth. Plus, rookie Cam Ward gets his first career win as the Titans shock Arizona.⚾ MLB Division Series — The Blue Jays crush the Yankees, Seattle walks off Detroit, and October drama surges across both leagues.🏀 WNBA Finals — The Las Vegas Aces surge to a 2–0 lead behind Jackie Young’s record night. Becky Hammon’s squad is halfway to a third title in four years.🏒 NHL Season Preview — CBS Sports writer Austin Nivison joins Producer Tony to break down the Florida Panthers’ three-peat chase, Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton, and the dark-horse teams that could shock the league.📈 Moment of Awe — Western Carolina QB Taran Dickens completes 46 straight passes to set an NCAA record.It’s the ultimate October sports weekend wrap — chaos, comebacks, and a record-setting performance you have to hear to believe.

Chaos reigns across the sports world.🏈 College Football Meltdown — Two preseason giants crash hard. Penn State loses to winless UCLA in one of the most shocking defeats in program history, while Texas gets embarrassed in Gainesville. Larry welcomes Tom Hannifan (Believe Network’s State of State podcast) to dissect James Franklin’s crumbling season, Penn State’s future, and whether the Nittany Lions picked the wrong QB.🏈 NFL Week 5 — The last unbeaten teams fall. Bo Nix rallies the Broncos to stun Philly, the Patriots claw back into contention, and the Ravens’ season spirals as Lamar Jackson’s absence exposes Baltimore’s depth. Plus, rookie Cam Ward gets his first career win as the Titans shock Arizona.⚾ MLB Division Series — The Blue Jays crush the Yankees, Seattle walks off Detroit, and October drama surges across both leagues.🏀 WNBA Finals — The Las Vegas Aces surge to a 2–0 lead behind Jackie Young’s record night. Becky Hammon’s squad is halfway to a third title in four years.🏒 NHL Season Preview — CBS Sports writer Austin Nivison joins Producer Tony to break down the Florida Panthers’ three-peat chase, Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton, and the dark-horse teams that could shock the league.📈 Moment of Awe — Western Carolina QB Taran Dickens completes 46 straight passes to set an NCAA record.It’s the ultimate October sports weekend wrap — chaos, comebacks, and a record-setting performance you have to hear to believe.

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