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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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Last Call | Jake Coker on Keelon Russell: What Alabama Fans Should Expect From QB1 Aug 25, 2026

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Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and national champion Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for a deep dive into the latest Alabama Football storylines, led by Kalen DeBoer officially naming Keelon Russell the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback.

Coker gives a former QB’s perspective on what happens behind the scenes when a coach names his starter, sharing stories from his own private conversations with Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher. He also explains why Austin Mack still has to prepare like Alabama’s starter every single week — because a backup quarterback is always just one play away.

The guys also break down Alabama’s projected offensive line, why continuity and chemistry up front are so important for pass protection, the latest Crimson Tide injury updates, and the competitive kicking battle between Graham Nicholson and Conor Talty.

Plus, Jake and Mick discuss the changing landscape of NCAA eligibility and roster rules, including the possibility of players with NFL experience returning to college football.

And it wouldn’t be a conversation with Jake Coker without getting off the football field. The guys get into Charles Barkley and Larry Bird stories, Dwight Yoakam, Billy Bob Thornton, the legendary Kenny Chesney Flora-Bama concert, golf, smoking brisket and why Jake would rather spend a weekend with his family than five hours on the golf course.

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TNR 8/25/26 | Alabama OC on Keelon Russell, Auburn’s Mock Game Week, SEC QB Comps Aug 25, 2026

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Keelon Russell is officially Alabama’s starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season. The former five-star recruit beat out veteran Austin Mack for the QB1 job, and Alabama quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis revealed the biggest reason why: Russell’s ability to make plays when everything breaks down.

Which current quarterbacks remind us of former college football stars? We give our QB comparisons for the new starters around the country.

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How Keelon Russell won Alabama's QB battle

We break down what Keelon Russell winning the Alabama quarterback competition means for Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide offense, what Russell brings to the position, and how high Alabama’s ceiling can be with the sophomore leading the way as Week 1 approaches.

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt reveals his College Football Playoff bracket. Who makes the CFP, who gets left out and which picks stand out the most?

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TNR on Sport & State 08/25/26 - Hour 2 | First LOSS for SEC Teams, Sark on Pros in College Aug 25, 2026

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First loss for SEC teams

NFL division winners

Which NFL teams take a step back?

Steve Sarkisian on NFL players returning to college football

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TNR on Sport & State 8/25/26 - Hour 1 | Lane Kiffin Happy As the VILLAIN & Ole Miss Called the FBI? Aug 25, 2026

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Lane Kiffin embracing the villain role?

The wild world of college football

Did Ole Miss have the FBI sweep the building for bugs after Lane Kiffin left?

Blaze Berlowitz named Vanderbilt starting QB

DeShaun Watson worst fit with a fanbase ever?

Which fanbases would go DEFCON 1 if their team doesn't hit their win total?

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Tom Luginbill | Keelon Russell Takes Over Alabama + Could Tennessee be the SEC’s Surprise Team? Aug 24, 2026

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Tom Luginbill joins The Next Round to break down some of the biggest storylines across the SEC and college football as the 2026 season approaches.

Alabama has officially named Keelon Russell QB1 — what should Crimson Tide fans expect from the former five-star quarterback as he takes over Kalen DeBoer’s offense? Tom gives his thoughts on Russell, Alabama’s ceiling and what the move means for the Tide in the SEC race.

We also dive into Tennessee Football and whether the Volunteers could emerge as one of the surprise teams in the SEC, plus expectations for Auburn’s offense as the Tigers try to take a major step forward.

Elsewhere around college football, could North Carolina already be preparing to move on from Bill Belichick? Tom weighs in on the situation in Chapel Hill and what could come next for the Tar Heels.

Plus, we discuss Florida naming Aaron Philo its starting quarterback, Lane Kiffin and LSU pursuing a former NFL tight end, the latest SEC quarterback news, roster developments, coaching storylines and much more from around the college football world.

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TNR 8/24/26 | Alabama Names Keelon Russell QB1, Auburn’s DJ Durkin Anchor + LSU’s WILD Roster Move Aug 24, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide have their starting quarterback — and it’s Keelon Russell. The former five-star recruit beat out senior Austin Mack during fall camp and will take over an Alabama offense that lost Ty Simpson to the NFL Draft. Russell arrived in Tuscaloosa as ESPN’s No. 2 overall prospect in the 2025 recruiting class and flashed his potential during Alabama’s A-Day game with 240 passing yards and four touchdowns. What should Alabama fans expect from Russell as QB1? What former Crimson Tide quarterback does his game remind us of? And how high is the ceiling for Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama offense with Russell behind center? We also dive into several huge stories around the SEC: 🏈 Auburn Football: Is defensive coordinator DJ Durkin the most stable piece of the Tigers’ program? Auburn’s offense has undergone a massive roster overhaul, while much of the defense stayed intact — and linebacker De’Marcus Riddick says Durkin was a major reason he returned. What does that continuity mean for Auburn under its new coaching staff? 🐯 LSU Football: College football’s eligibility chaos has produced one of the wildest roster stories we’ve ever seen. Former Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright, who spent NFL training camp with the Cleveland Browns, could potentially return to college and reunite with Lane Kiffin at LSU. Browns coach Todd Monken even revealed Kiffin tried calling him about the situation. Could an NFL player really go back to college football? 🍊 Tennessee Football: The Volunteers have also made their quarterback decision, naming five-star true freshman Faizon Brandon the starter over George MacIntyre. Brandon brings an incredible high school résumé to Knoxville, but is he ready to lead Tennessee immediately? We break down Keelon Russell becoming Alabama QB1, Auburn’s defensive stability under DJ Durkin, Lane Kiffin and LSU’s bizarre NFL-to-college possibility, and Tennessee turning to freshman Faizon Brandon. 👍 Like the video if you enjoy college football and SEC coverage. 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round for daily Alabama Football, Auburn Football, LSU Football, Tennessee Football, SEC and College Football Playoff discussion, interviews, breaking news and analysis. #AlabamaFootball #KeelonRussell #RollTide #AuburnFootball #DJDurkin #LSUFootball #LaneKiffin #TennesseeFootball #FaizonBrandon #SEC #CollegeFootball #CFB #TheNextRound #secfootball #cfb #cfbnews #secnews 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

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TNR on Sport & State 8/24/26 | Alabama, Tennessee and Arkansas Name QBs, LSU Playing Too Loose? Aug 24, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide names Keelon Russell as starting QB. What do Alabama Football fans expect from the New QB

The Tennessee Volunteers have reportedly settled on freshman Faizon Brandon.

The Arkansas Razorbacks have chosen KJ Jackson as their starting QB

Camp news from the SMU Mustangs, Florida Gators and Missouri Tigers.

The LSU Tigers will have a new tight end and it is Da’Quan Wright of…The Cleveland Browns

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The Next Reel | Which Movie Has the Most Stacked Cast of All Time? Aug 21, 2026

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What movies have the greatest ensemble casts of all time?

On this episode of The Next Reel, Lance Taylor and Tyler Johns take a listener suggestion and each reveal their Top 3 favorite ensemble movie casts — from legendary directors like Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Paul Thomas Anderson and Peter Jackson to films packed with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Before the rankings, Lance and Tyler catch up on everything they’ve been watching lately, including True Detective, Lethal Weapon, Sugar, Lanterns, The Murdochs: Dynasty of Power and a deep dive into several underrated post-apocalyptic movies.

They discuss why True Detective Season 1 still holds up, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s unforgettable chemistry, whether True Detective Season 2 deserves its bad reputation, the possibility of Mel Gibson bringing Lethal Weapon back, Colin Farrell in Sugar, HBO’s weekly-release strategy for Lanterns, and much more.

Then it’s time for the main event: the best ensemble casts in movie history. Which movies make Lance and Tyler’s lists? And what films did they leave out?

Drop your Top 3 ensemble movie casts in the comments — and send us more movie, TV and pop-culture topics you want Lance and Tyler to tackle on future episodes of The Next Reel.

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TNR 8/21/26 - Hour 3 | Alabama’s Unexpected WR and RB? Indiana is Our 40-in-40 Team! Aug 21, 2026

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40-in-40 countdown: #6 Indiana

Kalen DeBoer on Alabama's QB situation

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TNR 8/21/26 - Hour 2 | Auburn the Best SEC Win Total Bet? Aug 21, 2026

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Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas

Chris Vizzina taking the reins as QB1 at Clemson

Best year for QBs in CFB history?

SEC win totals

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