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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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Josh Pate Talks Alabama, Auburn, NIL & the Donald Trump Interview Mar 11, 2026

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College football insider Josh Pate joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation about the biggest storylines in the sport — from quarterback battles and NIL spending to coaching pressure across the SEC. Pate also discusses the reaction to his recent interview with Donald Trump and how it intersected with the college football world.

We dive deep into the situation at Alabama, where the quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell is one of the most intriguing battles heading into the season. With Kalen DeBoer entering his third season in Tuscaloosa, what is Josh Pate’s biggest concern for the Tide? And how does Alabama’s NIL spending stack up nationally as the recruiting and roster-building arms race continues?

We also break down the pressure facing Alex Golesh in his first season leading the Auburn Tigers. Is it fair to criticize Golesh for not winning a conference championship during his time at South Florida? Pate gives his perspective on expectations in the SEC and what it takes to build a winner in today’s college football landscape.

Plus, Josh shares insights from his popular lists ranking the best coaches and toughest environments in college football — sparking plenty of debate among fans.

If you love SEC football, Alabama football, Auburn football, NIL news, coaching hot seats, quarterback competitions, and college football rankings, this conversation is packed with insight you won’t want to miss.

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TNR 3/11/26 - Hour 2 | SEC Tournament BEGINS & Bama MISSES OUT on a BIG Recruit! Mar 11, 2026

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Josh Pate talks college football

Alabama Basketball misses on a big recruit as Caleb Holt, originally form Huntsville, picks the Arizona Wildcats.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is on the Spring practice field. Head chick Kalen DeBoer talks Alabama Football QBs and an offensive line reset.

Today’s Games, all on the SEC Network:

#16 LSU Tigers v. #9 Kentucky Wildcats (-7.5) at 11:30 , #13 Mississippi State Bulldogs v. #12 Auburn Tigers (-7.5) at 2P , #15 Ole Miss Rebels v. #10 Texas Longhorns (-6.5) at 6P , #14 South Carolina Gamecocks v. #11 Oklahoma Sooners (-7.5) at 8:30

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TNR 3/11/26 - Hour 1 | Italy SHOCKS the US in WBC, Bam Scores 83, and Brian Kelly Said WHAT? Mar 11, 2026

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The SEC Tournament begins Today in Nashville, the top four seeds get a double bye and do not play until Friday:

1. Florida Gators
2. Alabama Crimson Tide
3. Arkansas Razorbacks
4. Vanderbilt Commodores

Seeds 5-8 do not play until Thursday:

5. Tennessee Volunteers
6. Texas A&M Aggies
7. Georgia Bulldogs
8. Missouri Tigers

Jim Dunaway gave us his greatest prediction ever last week and we scoffed. Dunaway labeled Team Italy as the team that could make a surprise run in the World Baseball Classic. Not, have they. The Italians upset the United States last night and are on the cusp of advancing out of pool play.

Bam Adebayo scores 83

Brian Kelly said WHAT?

The Auburn Tigers got bubble help yesterday with the Pitt upset of Stanford in the ACC Tournament but can Auburn Basketball make the most of it? The Tigers face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Nashville at 2:00 today as they play for their postseason lives. Auburn is favored by 2.5-points.

Jon Sumrall's spring break plans are canceled

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TNR 3/10/26 - Hour 3 | Arch Manning Health UPDATES & Worst NCAA Tournament Bubble Ever? Mar 10, 2026

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Ten Bold College Football Predictions for 2026 from one fan.

Big names playing flag football

Arch Manning health update as Texas begins spring practice

Bracket punishment discussion

LT's Trash presented by Bud Light!

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TNR 3/10/26 - Hour 2 | SEC Tournament PREVIEW & Duke LOSES Their PG! Mar 10, 2026

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Duke loses their starting point guard

The SEC Tournament begins Wednesday in Nashville, the top four seeds get a double bye and do not play until Friday:

1. Florida Gators
2. Alabama Crimson Tide
3. Arkansas Razorbacks
4. Vanderbilt Commodores

Seeds 5-8 do not play until Thursday:

5. Tennessee Volunteers
6. Texas A&M Aggies
7. Georgia Bulldogs
8. Missouri Tigers

Wednesday Games, all on the SEC Network: #16 LSU Tigers v. #9 Kentucky Wildcats (-6.5) 11:30 , #13 Mississippi State Bulldogs v. #12 Auburn Tigers (-7.5) 2P , #15 Ole Miss Rebels v. #10 Texas Longhorns (-5.5) 6P , #14 South Carolina Gamecocks v. #11 Oklahoma Sooners (-6.5) 8:30

Why new Auburn Tigers coach Alex Golesh was a surprise hire for some coaches in college football. Also, those coaches answer this question: Will Lane Kiffin win a national championship for the LSU Tigers?

Outkick.com founder Clay Travis joins the show

NFL comings and goings

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Last Call | Auburn’s Nepotism Hire Is a Joke — And Alabama Might Be Built for a Run Mar 10, 2026

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There is a lot happening in Alabama sports right now, and this video hits the biggest storylines from both basketball and football. We start with the controversy at Auburn, where Bruce Pearl retired in September 2025 and Steven Pearl took over as head coach, a move that has sparked heavy criticism over nepotism. ESPN reported Bruce’s retirement and Steven’s succession last fall, and that debate has resurfaced this week with Paul Finebaum calling Bruce Pearl’s public comments about helping his son get the job “pretty embarrassing.” From there, we turn to the SEC Tournament, where Alabama is sitting in a strong position in Nashville. The official bracket has Alabama on the double-bye line, while the tournament runs March 11–15 at Bridgestone Arena. That sets up a huge opportunity for the Crimson Tide to make a deep run while the rest of the league fights through the early rounds. Then it is over to Alabama football spring practice, where one of the biggest storylines is the quarterback competition between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack. On3 highlighted that battle as one of the top spring questions for the Tide, while also noting that wide receiver Ryan Williams is now going by Ryan Coleman-Williams. 247Sports also reflected the updated name and the quarterback storyline in its recent Alabama spring coverage. We also dig into the bigger concern around Alabama’s offense: experience. With spring practice underway, there is real attention on the rebuilt offensive line and how quickly the new-look unit can come together around whichever quarterback wins the job. That is the kind of issue that can define Alabama’s ceiling in 2026. Finally, we zoom out to the national college sports picture, where Nick Saban and Urban Meyer were both part of a recent high-profile White House roundtable focused on issues facing college athletics, including NIL and the broader structure of the sport. That makes this conversation bigger than just Alabama and Auburn, because the entire model of college sports is still shifting in real time. SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 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 267,216 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 Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #AlabamaSports #AlabamaFootball #AlabamaBasketball #AuburnBasketball #AuburnTigers #StevenPearl #BrucePearl #SECTournament #SECBasketball #AlabamaSpringPractice #KeelonRussell #AustinMack #RyanWilliams #NickSaban #NIL

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TNR 3/10/26 - Hour 1 | Power Four Jobs in 2030 & The WORST Bubble EVER? Mar 10, 2026

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Who will be the head coach at every Power Four job in 2030?

The Auburn Tigers may have taken a bubble hit overnight when Santa Clara got a big win over St. Mary’s. How that impacts Auburn Basketball.

Is Auburn on the worst bubble of all time?

Troy forward Thomas Dowd - everyone wanted them to win and we felt disrespected

Troy HC Scott Cross on going from being the favorite in this tournament to being a big underdog in the next one

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What’s Wrong With Auburn? Dane Bradshaw on Alabama’s Big Win & Florida’s Dominance Mar 10, 2026

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SEC basketball is heating up as we head toward March, and SEC Network analyst Dane Bradshaw joins The Next Round to break down the biggest storylines in the conference. From the intensity of the Alabama vs. Auburn rivalry to the rising dominance of Florida, there’s a lot to unpack as the SEC Tournament approaches. In this conversation, Dane Bradshaw dives into Alabama’s impressive win over Auburn and what it says about both teams heading into postseason play. What exactly is going wrong for Steven Pearl’s Tigers right now? After high expectations throughout the season, Auburn has struggled to find consistency—is it too late to fix what's ailing Auburn? We also take a deep look at Alabama basketball and why the Crimson Tide’s elite backcourt makes them one of the most dangerous teams in the SEC and beyond. With their guard play clicking at the right time, could Alabama be a serious threat to make a deep run in the SEC Tournament and possibly the NCAA Tournament? And then there’s Florida. The Gators have been on an incredible run, raising the big question across the conference: Can anyone actually beat Florida in the SEC Tournament? Dane shares his insight on what makes the Gators so tough and which teams might have the best chance to challenge them. If you’re a fan of SEC basketball, Alabama basketball, Auburn basketball, Florida basketball, March Madness, and the SEC Tournament, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 👍 If you enjoy the video, make sure to LIKE it 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college basketball and college football coverage 💬 Drop a comment: Who is the most dangerous team in the SEC heading into the tournament? #SECBasketball #AlabamaBasketball #AuburnBasketball #FloridaBasketball #MarchMadness #SECTournament #CollegeBasketball #NCAABasketball #rolltide #wareagle #gogators

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TNR 3/9/26 - Hour 3 | CFB Team Favored in EVERY GAME & Tua RELEASED! Mar 09, 2026

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Tua released by the Dolphins...next stop?

Which college football teams will be favored in every game this season?

Cam Coleman at Texas spring practice

The Auburn Tigers visit to the Alabama Crimson Tide went about as bad as it could for Auburn Basketball and as well as it could for Alabama Basketball Saturday night. The Tide steamrolled The Tigers early and coasted to a 96-84 win.

The win for Alabama earns the two seed in the SEC Tournament meaning Alabama does not play again until Friday Night. The win also has Alabama as a 3-Seed in most NCAA Tournament projections. What do you think the Tide must do to hold that spot?

The situation for Auburn is much more dire. The Tigers are now 16-15 overall and 7-11 in SEC play. They are the 12-seed in the SEC Tournament this week and squarely on the Bubble. By—some suggest Auburn must sweep the whole event to get in the Tournament, do we agree? Is there any way this version of Auburn can pull that off?

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TNR 3/9/26 - Hour 2 | Joe Lunardi's Bracketology UPDATE & SEC Tournament PREVIEW Mar 09, 2026

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Joe Lunardi's Bracketology update

UAB's path in the AAC Tournament

Andy Kennedy on Chance Westry - he's the best facilitator I've ever coached, but he's terrible at everything else

Arkansas Razorbacks 88 vs. Missouri Tigers 84 OT

South Carolina Gamecocks 64 vs. Ole Miss Rebels 61

Vanderbilt Commodores 86 vs. Tennessee Volunteers 82

Georgia Bulldogs 102 vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs 96

Florida Gators 84 vs. Kentucky Wildcats 77

Texas A&M Aggies 94 vs. LSU Tigers 91 3OT

Oklahoma Sooners 88 vs. Texas Longhorns 85 OT

That brings us to the SEC Tournament in Nashville, the top four seeds get a double bye and do not play until Friday:

1. Florida Gators
2. Alabama Crimson Tide
3. Arkansas Razorbacks
4. Vanderbilt Commodores

Seeds 5-8 do not play until Thursday: Missouri Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas A&M Aggies.

Wednesday Games:

LSU Tigers v. Kentucky Wildcats 11:30 SECN

Mississippi State Bulldogs v. Auburn Tigers 2P SECN

Ole Miss Rebels v. Texas Longhorns 6P SECN

South Carolina Gamecocks v. Oklahoma Sooners 8:30 SECN

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