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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TNR 5/5/26 - Hour 2 | Diego Pavia OVERSLEPT Before Playing Bama?

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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TNR 5/5/26 - Hour 1 | SEC Blue Bloods or the Field? Jon Sumrall's BIG Expectations

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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Joel Klatt Breaks Down the Big Ten’s Championship Run & SEC Concerns

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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TNR 5/4/26 - Hour 3 | Best Atlanta Braves EVER? NCAA Tournament Expansion

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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TNR 5/4/26 - Hour 2 | Kentucky Derby and Kalen DeBoer Contract

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 PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! SUBSCRIBE: @NextR...

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TNR 5/4/26 - Hour 1 | Kalen DeBoer SAVING Alabama Money? & The GOLDEN Era of College Football

May 4, 2026 • 65 mins

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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Last Call | Kirby Smart: Old Alabama Teams Would “Beat The Dog Out Of” Teams Today

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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TNR 5/1/26 - Hour 3 | LSU Spring Wrap-Up & Alabama Lands a NEW QB Commit for 2028

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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TNR 5/1/26 - Hour 2 | Todd Fuhrman's Picks of the Week! A Non-QB Heisman?

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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TNR 5/1/26 - Hour 1 | Kirby Smart Taken Out of Context: What He ACTUALLY Said

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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Florida Fans Fired Up for Jon Sumrall + Big Ten Takeover? | Josh Pate Talks College Football on TNR

May 1, 2026 • 25 mins

Get ready for a loaded college football conversation as Josh Pate joins The Next Round to break down the biggest storylines shaping the sport right now. From Kirby Smart’s eye-opening take on why the Big Ten Conference is dominating the national landscape, to the growing buzz around Jon Sumrall and why Florida Gators football fans are fired up about the future in Gainesville—this interview covers it all. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE ...

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Coca-Cola Conversations: Atlanta Braves Legend Dale Murphy

May 1, 2026 • 12 mins

Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy joins The Next Round for our Coca-Cola Conversation at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am! In this interview, Murphy reflects on his incredible career with the Atlanta Braves, shares stories from his time as one of Major League Baseball’s most respected stars, and gives his perspective on the current state of the Braves and the game of baseball today. From MVP seasons to clubhouse leadership, this co...

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Coca-Cola Conversations: Georgia Football Head Coach Kirby Smart

May 1, 2026 • 9 mins

Georgia Football Head Coach Kirby Smart joins us for our Coca-Cola Conversation at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am for an in-depth discussion on the future of college football, the rise of the Big Ten, recruiting battles, roster depth, NIL, and what it takes to build a championship program in today’s game. In this interview, Kirby Smart breaks down why the Big Ten has recently dominated the College Football Playoff and national cha...

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TNR 4/30/26 - Hour 3 | Steven Pearl on Auburn Basketball in the NIT

April 30, 2026 • 53 mins

Steven Pearl on Brown's stance that Auburn shouldn't have played in the NIT PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart on why the Big Ten has passed the SEC, his honesty might surprise you. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey updates what small changes we can expect from the College Football Playoff meetings. PLUS, 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concret...

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TNR 4/30/26 - Hour 2 | Nick Saban on Kalen DeBoer, DeBoer on Alabama QBs

April 30, 2026 • 55 mins

Former Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban says the quiet part out loud: If you want Alabama Football stability, you extend Kalen DeBoer’s contract. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey updates what small changes we can expect from the College Football Playoff meetings. How much would you pay for a trough from Nebraska's football stadium? How would Brendan Sorsby's absence affect Texas Tech's betting odds? SUBSCRI...

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TNR 4/30/26 - Hour 1 | Kirby Smart on the Big Ten

April 30, 2026 • 63 mins

Former Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban says the quiet part out loud: If you want Alabama Football stability, you extend Kalen DeBoer’s contract. Jim asks Kalen DeBoer about rebuilding the offensive and defensive lines Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart on why the Big Ten has passed the SEC, his honesty might surprise you. Brown gives Kirby Smart his theory on why the Big Ten is winning national champi...

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Coca-Cola Conversations: Auburn Men's Basketball Head Coach Steven Pearl

April 30, 2026 • 12 mins

Auburn basketball fans, this is a must-watch Coca-Cola Conversation from the Regions Tradition Pro-Am as Steven Pearl, Head Coach of the Auburn Tigers, joins The Next Round to break down everything happening inside the program right now. In this wide-ranging interview, Coach Pearl opens up about Auburn’s decision to accept an NIT bid after narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament and what that experience meant for the team’s develop...

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Coca-Cola Conversations: Alabama Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer

April 29, 2026 • 9 mins

Get an inside look at the future of Alabama Football as Kalen DeBoer joins The Next Round for our Coca-Cola Conversation at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am. From the heated Alabama QB battle to what makes DeBoer’s offensive system so appealing to elite quarterback recruits, this conversation dives deep into the evolution of the Tide under new leadership. Coach DeBoer also shares insights on rebuilding both the offensive and defensi...

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Alex Golesh Gets Honest on Auburn Football, NIL Pressure & Championship Expectations

April 29, 2026 • 15 mins

Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from celebrity moments at a charity golf event to the new reality of building a winning college football program. Golesh talks about being starstruck meeting John Daly and Bo Jackson, his relationship with country music star Riley Green, and how those connections can help Auburn Football in the modern NIL era. The con...

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Alex Mortensen Reveals His Plan to Build UAB Football After Alabama

April 29, 2026 • 13 mins

UAB head football coach Alex Mortensen joins The Next Round for an in-depth conversation on building the Blazers, recruiting in Birmingham, and how his time at Alabama under Nick Saban shaped his coaching philosophy. Mortensen explains why connecting with the Birmingham community is critical to growing the UAB fan base and why the Blazers’ facilities — including Protective Stadium, the football operations building, practice faci...

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Episodes

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Joel Klatt Breaks Down the Big Ten’s Championship Run & SEC Concerns

TNR 5/4/26 - Hour 3 | Best Atlanta Braves EVER? NCAA Tournament Expansion

TNR 5/4/26 - Hour 2 | Kentucky Derby and Kalen DeBoer Contract

TNR 5/4/26 - Hour 1 | Kalen DeBoer SAVING Alabama Money? & The GOLDEN Era of College Football

Last Call | Kirby Smart: Old Alabama Teams Would “Beat The Dog Out Of” Teams Today

TNR 5/1/26 - Hour 3 | LSU Spring Wrap-Up & Alabama Lands a NEW QB Commit for 2028

TNR 5/1/26 - Hour 2 | Todd Fuhrman's Picks of the Week! A Non-QB Heisman?

TNR 5/1/26 - Hour 1 | Kirby Smart Taken Out of Context: What He ACTUALLY Said

Florida Fans Fired Up for Jon Sumrall + Big Ten Takeover? | Josh Pate Talks College Football on TNR

Coca-Cola Conversations: Atlanta Braves Legend Dale Murphy

Coca-Cola Conversations: Georgia Football Head Coach Kirby Smart

TNR 4/30/26 - Hour 3 | Steven Pearl on Auburn Basketball in the NIT

TNR 4/30/26 - Hour 2 | Nick Saban on Kalen DeBoer, DeBoer on Alabama QBs

TNR 4/30/26 - Hour 1 | Kirby Smart on the Big Ten

Coca-Cola Conversations: Auburn Men's Basketball Head Coach Steven Pearl

Coca-Cola Conversations: Alabama Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer

Alex Golesh Gets Honest on Auburn Football, NIL Pressure & Championship Expectations

Alex Mortensen Reveals His Plan to Build UAB Football After Alabama

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TNR 5/5/26 - Hour 1 | SEC Blue Bloods or the Field? Jon Sumrall's BIG Expectations