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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 3/4/26 - Hour 2 | Who Will MISS OUT on the Next CFP & the Best Power 4 QB Situations Mar 04, 2026

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Which teams that were in last year's College Football Playoff will miss the next one?

Will we see a Group of 5 team win a playoff game?

The Alabama Crimson Tide falls 98-88 to the Georgia Bulldogs in what Alabama Basketball head coach Nate Oats was asked about being a “trap game”. What does this mean for Alabama’s seeding in Nashville and their potential seeding in the NCAA Tournament?

Up Next: v. Auburn at 7:30 on ESPN

Miami (Ohio) won again so the battle with Bruce Pearl continues.

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Andy Staples on the SEC’s New Era: Auburn’s QB1, Alabama’s O-Line & Coaching Shakeups Mar 04, 2026

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College football is changing fast — and nobody breaks it down better than On3’s Andy Staples.

Staples joins us for a deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 college football season. From coaching shakeups to quarterback debates, we cover everything SEC and beyond.

🔥 Topics in this episode include:

🏈 The Generational Shift in College Football Coaching

New faces are taking over major programs — and the ripple effects could define the season:

What does Alex Golesh bring to Auburn?

Can Eric Morris elevate Oklahoma State?

Expectations for Jon Sumrall in year one at Florida.

Can Will Stein unlock Kentucky?

We break down how this new wave of coaches could reshape the SEC and the national landscape.

🏟 Is Auburn’s QB1 Byrum Brown a Top 5 QB in the SEC?

The hype is building around Byrum Brown — but does he belong in the same tier as the league’s elite? We debate where he ranks among SEC quarterbacks heading into the season.

🐘 Alabama’s Offensive Line Questions

Can Alabama fix the issues up front? And does it even matter who wins the QB battle if the offensive line can’t protect? We examine the biggest concern facing the Tide and what it means for their College Football Playoff hopes.

🔴 Josh Hoover at Indiana

How does Josh Hoover fit into Curt Cignetti’s system at Indiana? Could this be one of the sneakiest impactful QB/coach pairings in the Big Ten?

From SEC football to the expanded College Football Playoff conversation, this episode is packed with analysis, bold predictions, and insider insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

If you love college football talk — SEC breakdowns, coaching carousel analysis, quarterback rankings, Alabama football, Auburn football, Florida Gators updates, Kentucky Wildcats football, and more — this is the show for you.

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#CollegeFootball #SEC #AlabamaFootball #AuburnFootball #FloridaGators #KentuckyFootball #IndianaFootball #cfb #football #rolltide #wareagle #gogators #rolltide #BBN

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TNR 3/4/26 - Hour 1 | Auburn Gets a MUST WIN Over LSU! Mar 04, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers faced a must win game against the LSU Tigers and delivered a 88-74 win over the Bayou Bengals. Auburn Basketball is now locked into the 11 or 12 seed in Nashville, where are they now on the bracket projections? We will answer that question today.

Steven Pearl on the win

Steven Pearl gets asked about coaching in a suit

Steven Pearl gets asked about the bubble

Nate Oats on this being a wake-up call

Arkansas Football has a new sponsor for their jersey. Which business jumped on the Hogs?

ON3's Andy Staples joins the show!

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Heat 2 HEATS UP, Scream 7 REVIEW + Every Scream Movie Ranked | The Next Reel Mar 04, 2026

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Tyler Johns and Lance Taylor are back talking movies, TV, and what’s worth your time—from a fresh Scream 7 theater trip to deep-cut classics and streaming picks on the FIRST episode of The Next Reel!

In this episode:

🎬 Tyler’s wild theater routine (120+ new releases a year, 186 trips last year)

🎬Scream 7 reactions + where it lands in Tyler’s full Scream franchise ranking

🎬A standout Norwegian film: Sentimental Value (Stellan Skarsgård at his best)

🎬John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow and why his style feels like a blueprint for John Wick

🎬Lance revisits two classics: Murder on the Orient Express (1974) + The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

🎬Upcoming hype: Heat 2 (Michael Mann) — prequel/sequel story details + casting buzz

🎬Also coming: The Bride (Maggie Gyllenhaal) set in 1930s Chicago

🎬TV talk: Mindhunter rewatch + 11.22.63 as a “backroom” streaming recommendation

🎬The big question: if you could only keep ONE streamer… Netflix, Prime, or Max?

🎬Why Letterboxd is the best way to track what you watch (and what Tyler/Lance are rating)

👇 Follow us on Letterboxd to see what we’re watching, rating, and recommending (plus Tyler’s yearly lists + director breakdowns).

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1:17 - Weekend Recap

8:40 - Scream Franchise Rankings

25:05 - Heat 2 Casting News

31:42 - Look Ahead/The Bride Preview

34:40 - Back Room Recommendations

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Last Call | Is Alabama Football’s Defense Ready for the Kalen DeBoer Era? NIL, Linebacker Worries & SEC Pressure Mar 04, 2026

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Alabama football is entering a new chapter under Kalen DeBoer, but is the defense ready for what’s coming in the SEC? In this video, we break down the biggest concerns surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide defense as the program moves deeper into the DeBoer era. With major turnover at linebacker, key transfer losses, questions on the defensive line, and NIL continuing to reshape college football, there are real concerns about whether Alabama can maintain its championship standard. We discuss: 🏈 Why Alabama’s linebacker room is one of the biggest question marks on the team 🏈 The loss of veteran leaders like Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson 🏈 Why the transfer of James Smith to Ohio State is such a major blow 🏈 Can Alabama stop the run in the SEC with so many new faces? 🏈 The importance of older leadership and culture inside the program 🏈 Whether Alabama is doing enough in the NIL era to compete with schools like Ohio State and Texas 🏈 Why some believe the spotlight should be on Alabama’s spending strategy, not just on Kalen DeBoer 🏀 A quick look at Alabama basketball, tournament seeding, and roster concerns heading into March This conversation dives into the reality of modern college football: talent still matters, but experience, development, and NIL money may be deciding who stays elite and who falls behind. If you’re an Alabama fan wondering whether this defense can hold up, whether the Tide can reload at linebacker, and what NIL means for the future of the program, this is the discussion for you. Topics covered: 🏈 Alabama football defense 🏈 Kalen DeBoer era 🏈 Alabama linebacker concerns 🏈 James Smith transfer impact 🏈 Alabama NIL strategy 🏈 SEC football expectations 🏀 Alabama basketball tournament outlook Subscribe for more Alabama football, Alabama basketball, SEC football, and college sports coverage. 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 #AlabamaFootball #KalenDeBoer #AlabamaCrimsonTide #BamaFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #AlabamaDefense #AlabamaNIL #RollTide #AlabamaBasketball #MarchMadness #SECBasketball

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TNR 3/3/26 - Hour 3 | TRAP GAME for Alabama at Georgia? 10 CRAZIEST Scandals in CFB History! Mar 03, 2026

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Joe Lunardi's latest Bracketology

The Alabama Crimson Tide is coming off their road win at The Tennessee Volunteers and now must follow it up with a road win at the Georgia Bulldogs where Alabama Basketball is favored by 1.5 points.

With a win, Alabama locks up second place in the SEC The Crimson Tide (12-4) holds the tie breakout over Arkansas Basketball and is two games clear of the next group at 10-6 so, a tie would favor Alabama. This would also guarantee the SEC Tournament Double Bye, meaning Bama will not play until Friday in Nashville

Could Alabama also be playing for an NCAA Tournament 3-Seed? What must the Tide do to secure that?

Alabama at Georgia at 5:30 on ESPNews

CFB Reddit gives us the 10 Craziest Scandals in college football history, what do we need to add?

Jurickson Profar suspended again

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TNR 3/3/26 - Hour 2 | Who's the Next Power 4 Team to Finish Top 10 for the First Time? Mar 03, 2026

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KC Concepcion fighting stuttering stigma

Five Power Four teams have never finished in the AP Top 10. Who is the next to do it?

Outkick founder Clay Travis joins the show

The Auburn Tigers are now, potentially, on the outside of the NCAA Tournament field looking in. Auburn Basketball is coming off a terrible 85-79 home loss to the Ole Miss Rebels Saturday night, leaving Auburn at 15-14 (6-10) and in an emergency situation.

Tonight, Auburn Basketball hosts LSU at 9:00 on the SEC Network. Auburn is an 8.5-point favorite LSU at Neville Arena. Steven Pearl still has a chance to do something no Auburn coach has ever done but, it requires the Tigers to change lanes very quickly.

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TNR 3/3/26 - Hour 1 | Is Auburn Still In Control of Their Destiny? MASSIVE Coaching Buyouts Mar 03, 2026

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Four Power Four head coaches you’d bet the house lose their job this season.

Massive Coaching Buyouts in the SEC

Is Auburn still in control of their destiny?

The Auburn Tigers are now, potentially, on the outside of the NCAA Tournament field looking in. Auburn Basketball is coming off a terrible 85-79 home loss to the Ole Miss Rebels Saturday night, leaving Auburn at 15-14 (6-10) and in an emergency situation.

Tonight, Auburn Basketball hosts LSU at 9:00 on the SEC Network. Auburn is an 8.5-point favorite LSU at Neville Arena. Steven Pearl still has a chance to do something no Auburn coach has ever done but, it requires the Tigers to change lanes very quickly.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is coming off their road win at The Tennessee Volunteers and now must follow it up with a road win at the Georgia Bulldogs where Alabama Basketball is favored by 1.5 points.

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SEC Hoops Breakdown with Ron Slay: Alabama’s Grit, Florida’s Dominance, Auburn’s Struggles Mar 03, 2026

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SEC Network analyst and Tennessee Volunteers legend Ron Slay joins The Next Round for a loaded breakdown of the biggest storylines in SEC basketball!

🏀 Alabama’s Comeback in Knoxville | Auburn’s Crushing Loss | Florida’s SEC Title Run

We start in Knoxville where the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball stunned the Vols with a dramatic second-half comeback on the road. How did Alabama flip the script against Tennessee? Ron Slay gives his perspective on what went wrong for the Vols — and what went right for the Tide. Plus, we break down Labaron Philon’s late-game heroics and what his clutch performance says about Alabama’s ceiling heading into March Madness.

Is this Alabama team built for a Final Four run? Are they peaking at the right time in SEC play?

Next, we turn to Auburn after a crushing loss to Ole Miss — a game the Auburn Tigers men's basketball absolutely had to have. What went wrong down the stretch? How much is the recent skid hurting Auburn’s NCAA Tournament hopes? And what does it mean that Steven Pearl had to discipline yet another player during a critical stretch of the season?

🔥 Then we shift to Gainesville where the Florida Gators men's basketball blew out the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball to clinch the SEC regular season title. Is Florida a legitimate threat to repeat as national champions? Are the Gators the most complete team in the conference — and possibly the country?

If you’re a fan of SEC hoops, Alabama basketball, Tennessee basketball, Auburn basketball, Florida basketball, or just love college basketball analysis — this episode is for you.

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TNR 3/2/26 - Hour 3 | Most HATED Teams in College Football Mar 02, 2026

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Josh Pate gave us who he thinks are the eight most hated teams in college football. Who do you think does or does not belong in that discussion?

Evaluating Steven Pearl in his first season as a Head Coach

The Alabama Crimson Tide went on the road to The Tennessee Volunteers to whom Alabama Basketball had lost five straight and stunned Tennessee Basketball 71-69. The Crimson Tide did not lead until the final 24 seconds but got an huge road win.

Alabama is now in second place alone in the SEC with the Arkansas Razorbacks in third. The Crimson Tide (12-4) holds the tie breakout over Arkansas Basketball and is two games clear of the next group at 10-6. This essentially locks the Tide into the SEC Tournament Double Bye, meaning they will not play until Friday.

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