The Next Round
The Next Round with Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown & Lance Taylor is your daily destination for the latest in college football, the SEC, the NFL, and everything in between. This unfiltered sports podcast delivers bold takes, expert analysis, and candid conversations with the biggest names in sports. Whether you're looking for SEC football insights, college football predictions, or the latest on the NFL, The Next Round is where passionate fans and smart sports talk collide. Hosted by seasoned radio vets, Dunaway, Brown & LT bring decades of experience, humor, and deep insider access to every episode. Perfect for fans of: SEC Sports Podcasts College Football Shows Daily Sports News & Analysis NFL Talk & Betting Insights Sports Personalities & Athlete Interviews Regular segments include: Game previews & post-game breakdowns Picks, predictions & betting content Interviews with coaches, players & analysts Listener Q&A & pop culture crossover topics Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Watch us LIVE on YouTube every day from 9:00am-noon Subscribe now and never miss The Next Round of sports talk. Visit our website, read our blog and watch us live at nextroundlive.com
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Breaking News: Alabama keeping home-and-home series with Ohio State
We react to CBS Sports’ post-spring bowl projections, discuss Matt Campbell’s brief NFL flirtation, and explain what Ted Turner got right that the NFL embraced — but Major League Baseball refused to learn from.
Mark Pope responds to critics
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May 7, 2026 • 71 mins
Birmingham Stallions QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson joins the show
We also dive into the best current college football coaches against Top 25 opponents, including why Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has such an impressive winning percentage but a few puzzling losses.
Plus, we look at Oregon head coach Dan Lanning’s ranked-game résumé and what it says about the Ducks’ championship ceiling.
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May 7, 2026 • 58 mins
Which college football teams could you make a compelling argument could start the season at #1 in the nation?
Obvious choices would include The Indiana Hoosiers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns and Notre Dame Fighting Irish but how deep does the list go?
We react to CBS Sports’ post-spring bowl projections and discuss Matt Campbell’s brief NFL flirtation
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Get ready for a deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping the future of college football as USA Today’s Matt Hayes joins The Next Round! 🏈
In this conversation, we break down the most pressing issues across the sport—from potential College Football Playoff expansion to the growing power dynamics between conferences and television networks. If you're a die-hard fan of the SEC, Big Ten, or the national landscape as a whole, t...
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May 6, 2026 • 50 mins
What is the best format if the College Football Playoff expands to 24?
The Kentucky Wildcats and head coach Mark Pope make a massive PR mistake. Who is the Kentucky Basketball “idea guy”?
College football coaches are pushing for major postseason changes — and they could reshape the sport again. The American Football Coaches Association reportedly wants three big things: no conference championship games, a bigger College F...
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May 6, 2026 • 51 mins
We ask a massive Alabama Football question: is this the most pivotal Crimson Tide season since 2008? With Kalen DeBoer trying to fully establish his version of Alabama after the Nick Saban era, this season could define the direction of the program for years to come.
Where does Dabo Swinney rank among current ACC football coaches, what are the five “must-see” games on the 2026 college football schedule, and did Mark Pope and Ke...
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May 6, 2026 • 66 mins
College football coaches are pushing for major postseason changes — and they could reshape the sport again. The American Football Coaches Association reportedly wants three big things: no conference championship games, a bigger College Football Playoff, and the season finished by mid-January. Would that fix college football’s postseason… or create even more problems?
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What are the best foreign language films of all time? On this episode of The Next Reel, Lance Taylor and Tyler Johns review new movies and streaming releases before revealing their personal Top 5 Foreign Language Films — without giving away the full list too early.
The guys discuss All Her Fault on Peacock starring Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, and Michael Peña, the brutal RZA-directed revenge thriller One Spoon of Chocolate, the...
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May 5, 2026 • 30 mins
Where does Jake Coker stack up among Alabama’s best single-season passing leaders — and what does that list say about the evolution of Crimson Tide football?
On this episode of Last Call, the guys break down Alabama’s all-time single-season passing yard leaders, including Bryce Young, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, Ty Simpson, Blake Sims, AJ McCarron, Greg McElroy, and Jake Coker. The conversation turns into a bigger look at the Nic...
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May 5, 2026 • 56 mins
Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete!
We take a deeper look at the Power 4 and Notre Dame against ranked opponents in the College Football Playoff era. Which programs have lived up to the hype? Which ones have been exposed? And what does it tell us about the real contenders in college football?
We also break down a huge SEC Football question: since 1977, only six teams have won the SEC Championship. Wou...
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May 5, 2026 • 55 mins
Outkick founder Clay Travis joins the show!
Diego Pavia admits oversleeping and missing warmups before Alabama game
Does Auburn Football have a major experience problem heading into the season? The Auburn Tigers reportedly have only 115 returning snaps, and we debate whether that number is a real warning sign for Auburn or just another offseason stat that may not matter once the games begin.
We also break down a huge...
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May 5, 2026 • 64 mins
We also break down a huge SEC Football question: since 1977, only six teams have won the SEC Championship. Would you take those proven SEC powers — Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Florida, Auburn and Tennessee — or the field to win the conference this season?
Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is setting big expectations for Florida Football. Will that confidence help build momentum in Gainesville, or could it put even more pressure...
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May 4, 2026 • 32 mins
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt joins The Next Round for a must-watch deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football right now. From powerhouse programs to playoff expansion and rising coaching pressure, this conversation covers everything fans are talking about heading into the new season.
We kick things off with Kirby Smart’s eye-opening comments on why the Big Ten Conference has dominated recent national champions...
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May 4, 2026 • 65 mins
Malik Willis delivers horrible first pitch
The Atlanta Braves are off to their best start since 1892 — how is that even possible, and where does this current Braves core rank among the best in franchise history?
Joel Klatt talks college football
We also dive into Josh Pate’s “Golden Era” of college football and debate which era truly represents the best version of the sport. Was it the BCS? The early Playoff years? T...
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May 4, 2026 • 55 mins
Luke Combs plays Neyland with special guests
Is Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama contract actually a bargain for the Crimson Tide? On today’s live show, we break down why DeBoer’s deal may make more financial sense than critics realize — and how Alabama Football could be saving money while still paying for elite expectations.
Kentucky Derby
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LT returns from Europe
Is Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama contract actually a bargain for the Crimson Tide? On today’s live show, we break down why DeBoer’s deal may make more financial sense than critics realize — and how Alabama Football could be saving money while still paying for elite expectations.
Terrible contracts in college football
We also dive into Josh Pate’s “Golden Era” of college football and debate which era t...
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May 2, 2026 • 34 mins
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart made waves with his comments about the state of modern college football — and Mick Gillespie and former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker are breaking it all down.
Smart said the elite Alabama teams from 2012–2015 would “beat the dog out of” today’s college football teams because of one major difference: depth. He believes the game itself has not changed as much as the rosters have, with toda...
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May 1, 2026 • 48 mins
Alabama gets a new QB commit for 2028
Alabama Crimson Tide Coach Kalen DeBoer tells us he knows the floor on Alabama Football QBs. We let you hear what the Alabama head coach tells about his QBs.
The LSU Tigers are wrapping Spring Practice over the weekend. Have we learned anything from Lane Kiffin about this season’s LSU Football team?
Lane Kiffin gets asked about not having a spring portal window - I wish there wa...
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May 1, 2026 • 54 mins
Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas
Cleveland Browns unveil new stadium design
Non-QB Heisman winner: What non-quarterback could we see compete for the Heisman Trophy this season?
The national media has missed on the interview Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart did with us. What we think they got wrong about what the Georgia Football coach said.
Alabama Crimson Tide Coach Kalen DeBoer tells us he knows the floor on ...
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May 1, 2026 • 64 mins
The national media has missed on the interview Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart did with us. What we think they got wrong about what the Georgia Football coach said.
Kirby Smart talks roster depth. Jim asks Kirby Smart how much roster depth has changed
Georgia lands another elite tight end
The Duke Blue Devils have struck a deal with Amazon Prime to air three basketball games, could this be a new moneymaker for the...
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