Ernie Davis, Ole Miss Fallout & Championship Weekend Chaos | SportsIQ

05/12/2025 51 min

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Today on SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we’re closing out the week with a stacked, emotional, and absolutely wild episode:We honor the legacy of Ernie Davis, who on December 6, 1961, became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. His brilliance on the field and heartbreaking story off it still echo through the sport.Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit joins us to break down:The Lane Kiffin exit and the chaos it createdWhy this 11–1 Ole Miss team deserves the spotlightHow the committee judged the Rebels without penalizing the playersWhat’s next as they prepare for their first-ever CFP appearanceHis insights are sharp, honest, and absolutely must-hear.Henry Oelhafen returns to talk:Vanderbilt’s 10–2 season and playoff hopesDiego Pavia’s Heisman-worthy campaignThe shocking flip of 5-star QB Jerrick Curtis from GeorgiaA resurgent basketball team shooting up analytics rankingsWhy this might be the most exciting era in modern Commodore athleticsLarry and Tony break down:Ohio State vs. Indiana: Why this might be the real national title previewGeorgia vs. Alabama implicationsBYU vs. Texas Tech and the chaos it may unleashDuke, Virginia, and the ACC’s playoff nightmare scenario💬 Follow the conversation: SportsIQLS🎧 New episodes Monday–Friday📅 Don’t miss our Monday recap after a massive weekend of games.🏆 Moment of Awe🔥 Ole Miss Aftermath with Ben Garrett⚓ Vanderbilt’s Surge with Henry Oelhafen 🏈 Championship Weekend Preview

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