It’s a jam-packed Friday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith.

🏈 SEC Spotlight — Larry welcomes Mark Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald to break down Saturday night’s blockbuster in Athens: No. 5 Georgia hosting No. 17 Alabama. What did Georgia prove in Knoxville? Can Ty Simpson and the Tide keep pace?

🌽 Big Ten Homecoming — The IlliniGuys (Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley) join to preview Illinois–USC in Champaign after last week’s Indiana disaster. What does Brett Bielema need to fix fast, and how good can Illini basketball be this winter?

🎙️ College Football Analyst Danny Sheridan — The veteran handicapper, Danny Sheridan, returns with sharp insight on this wild season of firings, hot seats, and playoff contenders. Which coaches are safe, and which might not survive October?

⚾ MLB Stretch Run — Dodgers clinch again, Mets cling to a wild card, and the Yankees surge.

🏀 WNBA Playoffs — Fever vs. Aces, Lynx vs. Mercury — both series tied at 1 heading into the weekend.

And don’t miss today’s Moment of Awe — it involves Sean Alexander and, well… a starting lineup’s worth of kids.

⛳ Ryder Cup Spotlight — Scott Walker (The Edge Show) joins to preview Bethpage Black: Keegan Bradley’s bold captain’s call, Europe’s unmatched cohesion, and why Scotty Scheffler must carry the U.S.
🏈 Arkansas Showdown — Jackson Fuller (Southwest Times Record) on the Razorbacks’ struggles, Sam Pittman’s hot seat, and whether they can shock #22 Notre Dame at home.
🏀 WNBA Playoffs — CBS Sports’ Isabel Gonzalez breaks down A’ja Wilson’s fourth MVP, Kelsey Mitchell’s heroics, Indiana’s resilience without Caitlin Clark, and why Minnesota–Phoenix may go the distance.
⚾ MLB Stretch Run — Guardians complete a stunning 15½-game comeback to overtake the Tigers, Mariners clinch the AL West crown, and Yankees surge as Houston free-falls.
🏈 College Football Playoff — Committee signals the 12-team format likely stays intact through 2026.
✨ Moment of Awe — Sister Jean, the beloved Loyola Chicago chaplain who stole hearts during the 2018 Final Four run, retires at age 106.

Larry Smith and Producer Tony set the stage for a massive college football weekend and more:

🏀 WNBA Semifinals — Phoenix erases a 20-point deficit to stun Minnesota in OT, while A’ja Wilson and the Aces bounce back big against Indiana. Both series now tied 1–1 heading into Friday.
⚾ MLB Chaos — Guardians roar all the way back from 15½ games down to tie Detroit in the AL Central. Mariners clinch a berth, Yankees punch their postseason ticket, and the Mets slide back into the NL Wild Card slot.
🏈 Coaching Carousel — Oklahoma State parts ways with longtime head coach Mike Gundy after a 21-year run.
🏈 Oregon at Penn State — USA Today’s Zach Neel breaks down the Ducks’ undefeated start, Dante Moore’s rise, and why a whiteout at Beaver Stadium could redefine the Big Ten race.
🏈 Syracuse Shifts — Daily Orange beat writer Aidan Stepansky explains how the Orange regroup after Steve Angeli’s injury, with transfer QB Ricky Collins stepping in ahead of a big test against Duke.
🏈 Auburn vs. Texas A&M — Tigers’ voice Andy Burcham previews a pivotal SEC clash, Auburn’s struggles against Oklahoma, and what Hugh Freeze’s squad must fix to upset the Aggies.
🏈 NFL Abroad — Vikings and Steelers head to Dublin for the NFL’s first regular season game in Ireland, sparking debate on whether a Super Bowl could ever be held overseas.
⛳ Moment of Awe — The Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black, where golfers famously camp out overnight in cars just to snag a tee time.