Larry and Tony kick off a packed Monday edition of SportsIQ with college football chaos, NFL comebacks, and an inside look at two major stories shaping sports this week.

First up, Kevin Noon from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins the show to break down Ohio State’s unbeaten season — from quarterback Julian Sayin’s near-historic efficiency to Ryan Day’s “old-school” offensive style and a defense that refuses to bend. With Michigan looming, can the Buckeyes stay perfect and secure another Big Ten crown?

Then, Tony welcomes Boston Globe senior sports editor Katie McInerney for an inspiring deep dive into the new Women’s Professional Baseball League, set to launch in 2026. They explore its origins, the vision of founder Justine Siegal, and why this could be a golden era for women’s sports — from volleyball to softball to baseball.

Larry wraps the show with reflections on the legacies of Lenny Wilkens and Paul Tagliabue, breaking stadium news out of UCLA, and the latest on LSU’s Brian Kelly buyout drama.

Guests:

• Kevin Noon — Assistant Editor, BuckeyeHuddle.com

• Katie McInerney — Senior Sports Editor, The Boston Globe

Topics Covered:

• Ohio State’s methodical rise and Heisman chatter

• Inside the Buckeye defense with new DC Matt Patricia

• Women’s Professional Baseball League announcement and tryouts

• The business boom in women’s sports

• Remembering legends Lenny Wilkens & Paul Tagliabue

• UCLA’s potential move from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium

• Brian Kelly’s massive LSU buyout dispute

• Texas, A&M, and the playoff race heating up

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