It’s a jam-packed Friday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith! Larry and producer Tony Cordaro get you set for a massive weekend in college football, the World Series, and the NFL — plus a fascinating deep dive into the ever-changing world of college athletics.

Larry sits down with Victoria Jackson, sports historian at Arizona State University and co-director of The Great Game Lab, to unpack the SCORE Act and SAFE Act — two competing pieces of legislation that could reshape NIL, antitrust law, and the future of non-revenue sports. What’s really at stake for college athletes? Who benefits, and who’s left behind? Victoria explains the money, the motives, and the myths driving the national conversation.

Also this episode:
🏈 Ryan Weiner from The Cavalier Daily previews Virginia’s cross-country clash with Cal, breaking down the Cavaliers’ magical season and what’s keeping their playoff hopes alive.
⚾ World Series Game 6 — Toronto’s chance to close it out.
🏀 Victor Wembanyama makes history as the Spurs start 5–0.
🏒 And a moving Moment of Awe honoring NHL star Brad Marchand’s act of compassion in Halifax.

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

• Virginia football’s incredible run and cross-country test at Cal

• NIL reform explained: SCORE Act vs. SAFE Act

• What new legislation could mean for college athletes and Olympic sports

• The business model problem inside NCAA athletics

• The ACC basketball shakeup after Tony Bennett’s departure

• Key games across the SEC, Big 12, and ACC this weekend

• A touching Moment of Awe from the world of hockey

Connect with Victoria Jackson:

• Arizona State University – Great Game Lab

• Twitter/X: @HistoryRunner