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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.
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TNR 9/23/26 - Hour 4 | Can Tennessee HANDLE THE PRESSURE Against Texas? Sep 23, 2026

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🍊 CAN TENNESSEE HANDLE THE PRESSURE AGAINST #1 TEXAS?

Tennessee is 3-0 and ranked No. 14 in the AP poll entering Saturday’s SEC opener against No. 1 Texas at Neyland Stadium.
The Vols have outscored Furman, Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State 143-42, but now comes a massive jump in competition.
Can Josh Heupel’s team embrace the expectations and deliver on one of college football’s biggest stages?
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TNR 9/23/26 - Hour 3 | Sumrall's AXE TO GRIND & Bigger Concern: Auburn Offense or Defense? Sep 23, 2026

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🐊 DOES JON SUMRALL HAVE AN AXE TO GRIND AGAINST AUBURN?

First-year Florida head coach Jon Sumrall picked up his first SEC victory with the Gators by beating Auburn 44-39 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Florida rolled up 495 total yards, including 243 rushing yards, and Sumrall made it clear afterward that he liked the matchup.
We discuss whether there’s something extra behind Florida’s edge against Auburn — and what the result says about both programs moving forward.

🦅 WHAT SHOULD WORRY AUBURN MORE: THE OFFENSE OR DEFENSE?

Alex Golesh’s Tigers fell to 2-1 after the Florida loss. Auburn finished with 373 yards, but Florida produced 495 and repeatedly created explosive plays.
Golesh pointed afterward to Auburn’s slow offensive start as well as a defense that surrendered 12 explosive plays for more than 300 yards.
Which side of the football is the bigger concern entering the heart of SEC play?

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TNR on Sport & State 9/23/26 - Hour 2 | Oregon Ducks Facing Elimination? Best QBs in State and Ole Miss History? Sep 23, 2026

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🔄 WHO ARE COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S BIGGEST BOUNCE-BACK CANDIDATES?

Which teams desperately need a win this Saturday? Several programs have already suffered damaging early-season losses, but one big victory could completely change the conversation.
We look at the teams with the best opportunity to get their seasons back on track — and the programs that could see their College Football Playoff hopes take another major hit with a loss.

🦆 IS OREGON FACING A CFP ELIMINATION GAME?

One of the biggest games of the weekend features No. 20 Oregon at No. 12 USC.
Oregon already owns one loss after falling 39-31 at Oklahoma State, meaning another defeat would leave the Ducks sitting at 2-2.
With the SEC off to a strong start nationally and playoff competition already beginning to take shape, how much margin for error does Oregon really have?
Is USC essentially a must-win game for Dan Lanning and the Ducks if they want to remain serious College Football Playoff contenders?

🏈 THE BEST QB YEAR IN MISSISSIPPI HISTORY?

The state of Mississippi has produced two of the biggest quarterback stories in college football this season.
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss has thrown for 924 yards and seven touchdowns while helping lead the Rebels to a 3-0 start.
Meanwhile, Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor has thrown for 832 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception during the Bulldogs' 3-0 start.
Could 2026 become the greatest combined quarterback season the state has ever seen? We compare Chambliss and Taylor to memorable Mississippi QB seasons from players such as Dak Prescott and Chad Kelly.

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TNR on Sport & State 9/23/26 - Hour 1 | Heisman Trophy LEADERS and CFB Programs with BAD VIBES! Sep 23, 2026

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College Football Week 4 is here, and The Next Round Live is breaking down the biggest storylines, pressure games and early-season trends from across the sport.

🏆 WHO LEADS THE HEISMAN TROPHY RACE?

The 2026 Heisman Trophy race is already getting crowded.
We check the latest betting odds and discuss the contenders making the biggest early push, including Trinidad Chambliss, Darian Mensah, Arch Manning, Kamario Taylor, Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney.
Who has created the strongest early-season Heisman case — and which players could make a major move this weekend?

😬 WHICH COLLEGE FOOTBALL PROGRAMS HAVE BAD VIBES RIGHT NOW?

Some programs are only a few games into the season, but the pressure is already building.
We identify the teams dealing with disappointing results, frustrated fan bases, uncomfortable coaching conversations and expectations that are quickly getting harder to meet.

Which college football programs have the worst vibes in the country right now?

00:00 Introduction

00:07:00 reporter goes after Mike Locksley in press conference

00:10:00 Shane Beamer goes off at the mic

00:18:00 Brent Venables says he doesn't want to be Oklahoma's offensive coordinator

00:25:40 our Heisman Trophy contenders as of today

00:31:00 Steve Sarkisian on criticism of Arch Manning

00:36:00 bad vibe programs in college football

00:48:15 Jaxson Dart's injury worse than first thought

00:56:40 Jacob Misiorowski making history

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Brock Huard on Ryan Grubb’s Alabama Fan Comments, Oregon–USC & NFL Surprising Starts + QB Injuries Sep 22, 2026

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Brock Huard joins The Next Round to break down the biggest stories in the NFL and college football. How are the Los Angeles Chargers already 0-2? What does the early wave of quarterback injuries mean for the NFL season? And which start is more likely to change first: the Las Vegas Raiders at 2-0 or the Houston Texans at 0-2?

On the college football side, Brock previews Saturday’s Oregon vs. USC showdown and evaluates Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ NFL prospects. He also shares his thoughts on Mississippi State phenom Kamario Taylor, the unbelievable ending to Vanderbilt’s win over NC State, and Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s comments about Crimson Tide fans. Was Brock surprised by Grubb’s shot?

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Can Florida Make the CFP? Chris Doering Talks Gators vs. Ole Miss, Texas at Tennessee, and SEC FB! Sep 22, 2026

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SEC Network analyst and Florida Gators legend Chris Doering joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation about the biggest storylines in SEC football and college football.

Doering breaks down the concerns surrounding LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and explains whether Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding deserves more credit for the Rebels’ success. He also dives into Buster Faulkner’s Florida offense, what makes the Gators so difficult to defend and whether Florida is a legitimate College Football Playoff contender.

Plus, we preview Saturday’s massive Ole Miss–Florida showdown in The Swamp and discuss:

• What is wrong with Oklahoma’s offense?

• Can Florida strengthen its CFP résumé against Ole Miss?

• Why does Arch Manning have to stop playing scared until Texas has its back against the wall?

• Can the Longhorns survive their major road test at Tennessee?

• Is Doering more impressed by Kentucky or more concerned about Texas A&M?

• Who is Mississippi’s best quarterback: Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor or Ole Miss star Trinidad Chambliss?

• Which SEC quarterbacks and playmakers have the brightest NFL futures?

Don’t miss Chris Doering’s analysis of Florida, Ole Miss, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas A&M, Mississippi State and the rapidly changing College Football Playoff race.

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TNR 9/22/26 - Hour 4 | Which One-Loss SEC Team is the MOST CONCERNING? Sep 22, 2026

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⚡ CAN LANE KIFFIN & LSU BOUNCE BACK VS. TEXAS A&M?

LSU football faces a major response game after a 32-24 loss at Ole Miss. Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers now return home to Tiger Stadium for a huge SEC showdown against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Texas A&M is also looking to rebound after a loss to Kentucky. Which team responds better Saturday night in Baton Rouge, and what does LSU need to fix quickly before facing the Aggies?

🐶 KIRBY SMART’S ULTIMATE BACKHAND TO ARKANSAS

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart delivered one of the wildest comments of the college football weekend after Georgia’s 45-17 win over Arkansas.

Georgia’s defensive linemen were doing individual drills during a stoppage, with Smart explaining that the Bulldogs weren’t getting enough work because Arkansas wasn’t running the football or playing physically enough.

Was it the ultimate backhanded compliment to Arkansas — or just another example of the demanding standard Kirby Smart has created at Georgia?

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TNR 9/22/26 - Hour 3 | What Do Alabama Fans Want From Ryan Grubb? Auburn HC Alex Golesh on Sacks Sep 22, 2026

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🏈 WHAT DO ALABAMA FANS REALLY WANT FROM RYAN GRUBB?

What do Alabama Crimson Tide fans actually want to see from offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb? After Grubb apologized for his comments about fans booing during Alabama’s slow start against Florida State, we move beyond the apology and focus on the bigger question: what does this Alabama offense need to show moving forward?

Is it faster starts? More consistency? A stronger running game? Better execution around quarterback Keelon Russell? We break down the expectations surrounding Ryan Grubb and what Alabama football fans should be watching for as SEC play heats up.

🐅 CAN AUBURN FIX ITS MASSIVE SACK PROBLEM?

Auburn football has allowed 13 sacks through three games — the most in the FBS — including seven sacks in the Tigers’ 44-39 loss to Florida.

Head coach Alex Golesh has explained some of the issues surrounding Auburn’s offensive line, but can they actually be fixed? We break down the protection problems, Auburn’s search for its best five offensive linemen and how the Tigers can take pressure off quarterback Byrum Brown.

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TNR on Sport & State 9/22/26 - Hour 2 | UPSET ALERT! Power Four: TESTED or NOT? Sep 22, 2026

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🏈 COLLEGE FOOTBALL UPSET ALERT

Which ranked teams need to be on high alert this weekend? We identify the matchups with legitimate upset potential and debate which favorites could be walking into trouble as another massive college football Saturday approaches.

📊 POWER FOUR: TESTED OR NOT TESTED?

Three weeks into the season, how much do we really know about college football’s biggest contenders? We examine Power Four teams across the country and determine who has already faced legitimate competition—and who is still waiting for its first true test.

🐘 RYAN GRUBB APOLOGIZES TO ALABAMA FANS

Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb created controversy after criticizing fans who booed while the Crimson Tide trailed Florida State. Grubb later issued a statement after the comments generated backlash.

We discuss what he originally said, his response, why Alabama fans were frustrated and whether this becomes anything more than a one-day controversy following Alabama’s 50-36 comeback victory.

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TNR on Sport & State 9/22/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama OC Ryan Grubb Apologizes, Are We Being Fair to Kamario Taylor? Sep 22, 2026

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🐘 RYAN GRUBB APOLOGIZES TO ALABAMA FANS

Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb created controversy after criticizing fans who booed while the Crimson Tide trailed Florida State. Grubb later issued a statement after the comments generated backlash.

We discuss what he originally said, his response, why Alabama fans were frustrated and whether this becomes anything more than a one-day controversy following Alabama’s 50-36 comeback victory.

🔥 SEC POWER RATINGS THROUGH WEEK 3

Three weeks are in the books, and it’s time to update our SEC Power Ratings. Ole Miss is coming off a huge win over LSU, Florida and Mississippi State have entered the AP Top 25, Alabama climbed to No. 8, and the conference has 10 ranked teams.

Who has earned our respect, who has questions to answer and where does every SEC contender belong right now?

🐶 IS THE KAMARIO TAYLOR TRANSFER TALK FAIR?

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor has quickly become one of the biggest stories in college football. With the Bulldogs now ranked No. 24 and Taylor generating national attention, discussion has already begun about where the talented quarterback could potentially play in the future.

But is it fair to Mississippi State, Jeff Lebby and Taylor himself to spend the season speculating about a possible transfer before the current season has even played out?

Top-ranked Texas goes to Tennessee

Oregon at USC

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