Coaching Chaos, College Football Playoffs, and Big East Battles

On this midweek edition of Sports IQ, Larry Smith and Producer Tony break down a jam-packed sports landscape as both the NFL and college sports worlds spin at full speed.

The show opens with a deep dive into the NFL coaching carousel, highlighted by the stunning decision to move on from longtime Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, sweeping coordinator changes in Washington, and growing questions about stability across the league. Larry and Tony debate whether franchises are acting too quickly—and what these moves say about modern expectations in professional football.

From there, the focus shifts to the College Football Playoff, as Oregon prepares to face Indiana in a semifinal showdown. Zach Neel (USA Today) joins the show to analyze Oregon’s dominant defensive performance, key matchup storylines, Dan Lanning’s aggressive coaching style, and what the Ducks must do differently in the rematch with the Hoosiers.

The conversation then turns to college basketball, where William Koch (Providence Journal) breaks down Providence’s statement road win over St. John’s, the development of young talent, and the challenges ahead in Big East play—including a looming matchup with UConn. The discussion highlights why the Big East remains one of the sport’s most intense and tradition-rich conferences.

The episode wraps with a wild Moment of Awe from college hoops, featuring a controversial buzzer-beater overturned at the horn—leaving fans stunned and debates raging.

Smart analysis, strong opinions, and nonstop storylines—this is Sports IQ at full throttle.