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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 8/27/26 - Hour 4 | Alabama Football: Not Afraid to Pay, Auburn Depth Aug 27, 2026

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Alabama Football general manager Courtney Morgan is pushing back on the narrative that the Crimson Tide can’t—or won’t—spend big money on its roster.

“We are very cautious and risk averse,” Morgan said while making it clear: Alabama isn’t broke.

We break down what Morgan’s comments reveal about Alabama’s approach to NIL, roster construction and player evaluation under Kalen DeBoer. Has Alabama found a more sustainable strategy by investing in players like Keelon Russell, Lotzeir Brooks, Michael Carroll, Dijon Lee and Luke Metz rather than simply trying to outbid everyone in college football?

Plus, there’s a significant roster development at Auburn. Wide receiver Erick Smith is no longer with the Tigers, leaving Alex Golesh with additional questions about his WR depth just before the 2026 season. Could sophomore Sam Turner emerge as Auburn’s surprise seventh receiver?

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TNR 8/27/26 - Hour 3 | Five Worst CFB Power Teams Aug 27, 2026

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We also rank the five worst Power Conference teams entering the 2026 college football season and dive into the growing battle between LSU and the SEC over former professional players returning to college football.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is now publicly pushing back against the SEC as LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin attempt to add former Ole Miss players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who were granted another season of eligibility by a Louisiana court despite previously signing professional contracts.

Is LSU exploiting a loophole, or is the SEC fighting a battle it can’t win in the new era of college sports?

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TNR on Sport & State 08/27/26 - Hour 2 | Brands That Took a Step BACK & RIP the ESPN Ticker Aug 27, 2026

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White Board: Three brands that have taken a step back in Sports, Pop Culture and Consumer.

RIP ESPN's ticker during college football games

Clay Travis joins the show

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TNR on Sport & State - Hour 1 | Five Best CFB Weekends, QBs Under the MOST PRESSURE Aug 27, 2026

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What are the best never leave your couch weekends in 2026?

Thomas Castellanos commits to Texas Tech

College football coaches under pressure

QBs under the most pressure in college football

Highest paid QBs in college football

NFL preseason

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Last Call | Alabama Has a NEW Defensive Breakout Star? Jake Coker Reacts to Luke Mets’ Rise Aug 26, 2026

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Former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker and Mick Gillispie break down the latest surrounding Alabama Crimson Tide football as the 2026 college football season approaches — including a surprise defensive starter, a devastating injury, a major future scheduling change and one of the SEC’s best rivalries bringing back an incredible tradition.

🔥 Luke Mets is emerging as a player to watch for Alabama. The sophomore linebacker surprised his way into a starting role after an aggressive, physical training camp. Jake and Mick discuss what his rise could mean for the Crimson Tide defense and whether Alabama has found its next breakout contributor.

🐘 The guys also react to the heartbreaking news that defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman suffered a season-ending ACL injury, marking another major setback for the talented junior.

Plus:

Why is Alabama playing Louisiana Tech in Week Zero in 2029 — and could this become more common across college football?

Alabama and Tennessee are bringing back the Crimson vs. Orange home-jersey matchup for the Third Saturday in October.

The surprising origins of Alabama’s Crimson and White and Tennessee’s Orange and White.

Jake and Mick remember country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton.

The SEC’s tougher stance on players who have previously signed professional sports contracts and what it could mean for roster building.

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Tom Hart: Don’t Overlook Alabama While Everyone Talks Texas and Lane Kiffin Aug 26, 2026

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ESPN play-by-play announcer Tom Hart joins The Next Round to discuss the next chapter of his broadcasting career as he joins a new college football crew after spending the past nine seasons alongside Cole Cubelic and Jordan Rodgers.

Hart also explains why he believes the biggest storyline at Alabama is flying under the radar while much of the national college football conversation focuses on Lane Kiffin and Texas. What are people overlooking about the Crimson Tide?

Plus, Tom shares his expectations for Alex Golesh’s Auburn Tigers, the challenges facing the new coaching staff on the Plains and much more from around SEC football.

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TNR 8/26/26 | Does Alabama’s No. 12 Come With TOO MUCH Pressure? Who is Faster: Golesh or Malzahn Aug 26, 2026

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Does wearing No. 12 at Alabama come with a different level of pressure? The jersey carries one of the richest quarterback legacies in Alabama Crimson Tide football history, and the expectations in Tuscaloosa are enormous. We break down the incredible history of Alabama’s No. 12 quarterbacks, including four national championship winners: 🏆 Pat Trammell — quarterback of Bear Bryant’s first Alabama national championship team in 1961 🏆 Joe Namath — Crimson Tide legend, Pro Football Hall of Famer and 1964 national champion 🏆 Ken Stabler — “The Snake,” Alabama icon and 1965 national champion 🏆 Greg McElroy — led the Crimson Tide to an undefeated season and the 2009 BCS National Championship Plus, Brodie Croyle added another memorable chapter to the history of No. 12 in Tuscaloosa. So does that history create extra pressure for the next Alabama quarterback to wear No. 12, or is it simply another jersey number once the ball is snapped? Also on the show: • Alabama Football injury updates: Positive news surrounding AK Dear, EJ Crowell, Noah Rogers and Lotzeir Brooks ahead of the Crimson Tide’s matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs. • Auburn Football: Who will run the faster offense — Alex Golesh or Gus Malzahn? • A major Alabama and Auburn announcement is coming at noon. • Buy or Sell: We debate some of the biggest storylines surrounding the 2026 college football season. 👍 Like the video if you’re ready for college football season. 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round for more Alabama Football, Auburn Football, SEC Football, College Football Playoff and national college football coverage. Who comes to mind first when you see No. 12 at Alabama — Namath, Stabler, McElroy, Croyle or someone else? Today's on the Alexander Shunnarah Hotline: 11:30 - Tom Hart #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #CrimsonTide #KeelonRussell #AlabamaQB #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #AuburnFootball #GeorgiaFootball #CFB #TheNextRound SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 The Next Round 00:03:00 Alabama injury update 00:05:45 what Keelon Russell brings to Alabama's offense 00:07:30 Byrum Brown's leadership at Auburn 00:12:00 college football: buy or sell 00:19:00 expectations for Arch Manning 00:32:30 ESPN / SEC Network's Tom Hart talks college football 00:54:30 Alabama and Auburn announce preseason basketball matchup 01:03:00 buy or sell in college football 01:12:45 40-in-40 countdown: #3 Texas 01:20:20 4 Downs 01:28:50 viewing menu 01:42:00 Trash

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TNR on Sport & State 8/26/26 - Hour 1 | SEC v. LSU: Showdown Coming? Aug 26, 2026

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Conferences take stand against pros coming back to college

ESPN's top 100 players in college football

College football award projections

Little League World Series

Happy national dog day!

RIP Dolly Parton

Alabama injury news

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TNR on Sport & State 8/26/26 - Hour 2 | One Stat That Could Win the SEC for Eight Teams Aug 26, 2026

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Expectations for Tennessee with Faizon Brandon at QB

Expectations for Arch Manning and Texas

How Aaron Philo won Florida's QB battle

What Keelon Russell brings to Alabama's offense

LT's SEC contender crystal ball

Vince Young vs. Jeff Fisher

NFL teams we're buying and selling

Alabama announces week 0 game in 2029

Big Ten contenders' first loss

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Danny Kanell Talks College Football | LSU’s Chemistry Test, Underrated QBs & Mike Norvell’s Future Aug 25, 2026

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Danny Kanell joins The Next Round to break down some of the biggest storylines heading into the college football season.

How important is team chemistry in the transfer portal era? Danny examines Lane Kiffin’s rebuilt LSU roster and whether a talented group of transfers can come together quickly enough to compete for an SEC Championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff.

We also discuss the most underrated quarterbacks in college football, which program deserves to be considered the second-best team in the ACC behind Miami, and the pressure surrounding Mike Norvell at Florida State. Can Norvell lead the Seminoles back into contention and save his job, or is FSU approaching another major change?

Danny Kanell offers his unfiltered opinions on LSU Football, Florida State Football, the ACC race, quarterback play, the transfer portal and the national championship picture.

Who is the most overlooked quarterback in college football? Let us know in the comments!

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