On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith closes out the week with two power-packed interviews and a slate full of gridiron headlines:

🏈 College Football Deep Dive – Legendary analyst Danny Sheridan joins Tony Cordaro to deliver scorching hot takes on the coming season. He predicts surprise flops from Texas, Miami, and Clemson, names coaches on the hot seat (even at Alabama and Auburn), and lays out why Florida's brutal schedule makes nine wins a fantasy. Plus, Heisman favorites and why Arch Manning might just be the frontrunner.

🏟️ Mountain West Commissioner Speaks – Gloria Nevarez, Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference, gives a revealing interview about lawsuits, expansion, and survival. She breaks down the league’s strategy post-realignment, discusses NIL and enforcement optimism, and explains how the Mountain West is positioning itself for a possible “super conference” future.

💥 NFL Preseason Opens – Ravens edge Colts despite shaky QB play, Eagles backups shine, and Chargers suffer a crushing injury to star tackle Rashawn Slater.

🏀 WNBA on ION – Larry previews Friday night’s doubleheader with injury updates, MVP chatter, and a bizarre off-court controversy involving cryptocurrency and flying sex toys.

⚾ Baseball Notes – Colby Thomas goes deep for the A’s, Paul Skenes continues his dominance, and the Mariners sweep the White Sox.

🎾 Moment of Awe – 18-year-old Victoria Mboko upsets Naomi Osaka to win the National Bank Open, also knocking out Coco Gauff en route to her first WTA title.

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