It’s a packed Wednesday on Sports IQ.
Larry kicks things off with Game 5 of the World Series looming and welcomes Peter Chawaga to break down one of the most dramatic Fall Classics in years. The Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied 2–2 after Guerrero Jr.’s Game 4 homer and Ohtani’s short rest start. Peter analyzes the marathon 18-inning thriller, Freddie Freeman’s walk-off, and why Toronto’s resilience could spell history in Canada. They also dig into Dave Roberts’ bullpen strategy, the rise of Yamamoto, and the rarity of repeat champions in modern baseball.
Next, Evie Van Pelt returns from The Rebel Walk to unpack the Lane Kiffin story dominating SEC headlines. Ole Miss is 7-1, but whispers about LSU and Florida won’t die. Evie explains why Kiffin’s family roots, Oxford comfort, and NIL backing might keep him grounded — and how transfer QB Trinidad Chala has become a quiet Heisman dark horse.
Finally, Larry and producer Tony Cordaro tackle the NCAA betting delay. After public pressure, the Division I Board pushes back the date allowing student-athletes to wager on pro sports. The crew weighs Greg Sankey’s opposition, the slippery slope of legalized wagering, and what happens when gambling creeps too close to the locker room.
Larry closes with a “Moment of Awe” — NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle flying relief missions to deliver supplies after the Caribbean hurricane.
Topics Discussed
World Series tied 2-2 : Guerrero Jr., Freeman, and Ohtani headline an instant classic
Dodgers’ bullpen chess match and Yamamoto’s next start
Peter Chawaga on baseball parity & why repeat champs are rare
Lane Kiffin’s future and the Rebel offense behind Trinidad Chala
NCAA delays new gambling rule after backlash
Integrity in the NIL / betting era of college sports
NBA & NHL updates : Thunder stay perfect, Giannis powers Bucks
Moment of Awe : Greg Biffle’s humanitarian flight efforts
Connect with Guests
Peter Chawaga: Newsweek Author Page | Forbes Contributor Profile
Evie Van Pelt: The Rebel Walk | @EvieVanPelt
