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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.
Perfect for fans of:

SEC Sports Podcasts

College Football Shows

Daily Sports News & Analysis

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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

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Latest Episodes:

TNR 7/7/26 - Hour 3 | Waymo Fireworks & 4 Downs! Jul 08, 2026

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What are the greatest college football games of the 21st century? The Next Round revisits the unforgettable finishes, legendary performances, rivalry classics and national championship showdowns that helped define modern college football.

Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt!

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TNR 7/7/26 - Hour 2 | Big 12 Media Days & UPSET ALERT Teams! Jul 08, 2026

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Big 12 Media Days are underway. Which teams, coaches and players deserve more national respect? We break down the biggest storylines from around the conference and discuss the programs being overlooked heading into the season.

We also identify the teams entering the 2026 college football season on serious upset alert. Which highly ranked contenders could be vulnerable, and which underdogs are capable of shaking up the College Football Playoff race?

Clay Travis joins the show!

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TNR 7/7/26 - Hour 1 | USA’s World Cup Exit & Our 40-in-40 CONTINUES with #39! Jul 08, 2026

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The United States Men’s National Team’s World Cup run is over after a disappointing loss to Belgium. What went wrong for the USMNT, how should this tournament be evaluated, and where does American soccer go from here?

LT's top 25 teams in college football

40-in-40 #39 NC State

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TNR 7/6/26 - Hour 3 | Lane Kiffin’s LSU Warning & The GREATEST NFL Team of Every Decade! Jul 06, 2026

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What was the greatest NFL team of every decade?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married

We also discuss Urban Meyer’s warning about the enormous expectations facing Lane Kiffin in Year 1 at LSU. Meyer says anything short of being within striking distance of a national championship could get Kiffin “hammered” by LSU fans. Is it already national championship or bust for Kiffin and the Tigers?

Can Ole Miss keep it going under Pete Golding?

Virginia Tech recruit leaks future nonconference schedule

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TNR 7/6/26 - Hour 2 | Alabama AP Preseason Poll Projections Jul 06, 2026

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The Athletic's Bruce Feldman talks college football

Where will Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Football be ranked when the 2026 AP Preseason Top 25 is released? We break down the latest Alabama Crimson Tide projections and debate whether the national media is underrating the Tide.

Tennessee switches to ADIDAS

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TNR 7/6/26 - Hour 1 | Our 40 in 40 BEGINS and Balogun is BACK for Team USA! Jul 06, 2026

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Team USA faces Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Seattle, and star striker Folarin Balogun will be available after FIFA suspended enforcement of his red-card ban. We discuss the controversial ruling, President Donald Trump’s reported involvement, the criticism from UEFA and Belgium, and what Balogun’s return means for Christian Pulisic and the United States.

Can the USMNT win another knockout match and continue its historic World Cup run?

England survives wild match in Mexico

The Next Round’s annual 40 in 40 College Football Countdown begins today! We tallied your votes and are ready to start revealing the Top 40 teams in college football for the 2026 season, counting down from No. 40 all the way to No. 1.

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Last Call | Is Notre Dame Getting an Unfair College Football Playoff Advantage? Jul 03, 2026

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Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for another episode of Last Call, featuring a wide-ranging discussion about Alabama football, the transfer portal, conference realignment, the College Football Playoff, NIL and the changing structure of college athletics.

Jake and Mick break down the rebuilt Pac-12 and attempt to name the schools joining the new-look conference, including Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, Texas State and Gonzaga. Can the relaunched Pac-12 become a legitimate college football conference after losing programs such as USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington?

The conversation then turns to Notre Dame’s special position in the College Football Playoff. Should the Fighting Irish receive a guaranteed CFP bid for finishing inside the top 12 despite not competing in a conference championship game? Jake and Mick debate whether Notre Dame’s independence gives the program an unfair advantage over teams from the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12.

Jake also explains why Alabama’s recruiting strategy may increasingly focus on experienced players from the transfer portal, Group of Five programs and the FCS. Are proven veterans with toughness, fundamentals and college experience more valuable than highly rated high school prospects? The guys discuss how NIL and revenue sharing could turn smaller programs into a “farm league” for college football’s biggest brands.

Plus, Jake shares his Independence Day plans at “the camp,” Mick prepares to watch fireworks at the ballpark, and the guys discuss the massive “flood mosquitoes” invading the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas. They also preview the 76th annual Choctaw Indian Fair in Philadelphia, Mississippi, featuring traditional stickball, concerts, cultural events and more.

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Should Notre Dame receive an automatic College Football Playoff bid for finishing in the top 12?

Is Alabama smart to prioritize experienced transfer portal players?

Can the new Pac-12 become nationally relevant again?

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TNR 7/2/26 - Hour 3 | Building out the Big 12! Jul 02, 2026

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How would we build out the ACC and Big 12 for the 2026 football season? We give it a shot.

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TNR 7/2/26 - Hour 2 | Where’s Alabama Start in the Top 25? Jul 02, 2026

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When the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 drops, where will the Alabama Crimson Tide be ranked?

June was the most expensive recruiting weekend on record for college football programs, we give you the numbers.

What college football player deserves a frosty on their campus but doesn’t have one?

ESPN's Marty Smith joins the show!

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TNR 7/2/26 - Hour 1 | The United States Was ROBBED! The USA WON Anyway! Jul 02, 2026

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The United States Men’s National team played a man down for a large part of the second half but defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the round of 16 in the World Cup. Has this team captured America’s heart, if not, how can they?

How would we build out the ACC and Big 12 for the 2026 football season? We give it a shot.

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