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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 2/26/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama Barrage DESTROYS Mississippi State! Feb 26, 2026

Show notes

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin has offered an 8th grader. The LSU Football coach never changes.

The Alabama Crimson Tide unleashed a furious 3-point barrage in the first half to bury The Mississippi State Bulldogs before halftime. Alabama Basketball coasted in the second half to a 100-75 win over Mississippi State Basketball.

The win keeps Alabama in a tie for second in the SEC with the Arkansas Razorbacks, who Alabama holds the head-to-head tie breaker against. The Crimson Tide (11-4) is two games clear of the group tied for fifth in the SEC at 9-6.

Penalties coming for blind transfers in college football?

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TNR 2/25/26 - Hour 3 | Alabama CONTROLS THEIR DESTINY for March Madness Seeding! Feb 25, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide have a home tilt tonight facing Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPNU. Alabama Basketball is hovering around the 5-seed in most NCAA Tournament projections, does that make this a “Protect Your Seeding” game for the Crimson Tide? Alabama is a 14.5-point favorite in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama also now controls their own destiny for the 2-Seed in the SEC Tournament in Nashville meaning the Crimson Tide would earn the Double Bye and not have to play a game until Friday.

Nate Oats gets asked what the biggest area of growth is since the last time they played Miss St

Nate Oats - we're playing for a top 4 seed in Nashville and we're trying to reach our peak going into postseason

Also Tuesday Night: Kentucky Wildcats 72 vs. South Carolina Gamecocks 63 & Missouri Tigers 73 vs. Tennessee Volunteers 69

Wednesday: Florida Gators (-6.5) at Texas Longhorns 6P ESPN2, Georgia Bulldogs at Vanderbilt Commodores (-9.5) 6P SECN, Texas A&M Aggies at Arkansas Razorbacks (-7.5) 8P ESPN2, LSU Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels (-1.5) 8P SECN

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Last Call | Alabama Basketball Rolling, Bediako Supreme Court Twist & Bama Football Schedule Debate Feb 25, 2026

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Alabama Basketball is on a six-game winning streak and trying to build momentum heading into the SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament — but are there still roster concerns that could hold the Crimson Tide back?

In this video, we break down a loaded discussion featuring Alabama basketball, Charles Bediako’s eligibility case, Alabama football scheduling controversy, College Football Playoff frustration, and more.

🏀 Alabama Basketball Topics

Alabama trying to roll into March with momentum

Big game excitement surrounding Tennessee

Mississippi State matchup discussion

Concerns about depth at the big positions

Honest assessment of Noah Williamson and Alabama’s frontcourt development

⚖️ Charles Bediako Eligibility / Court Battle

Alabama filing an emergency motion with the Alabama Supreme Court

The push for an injunction against the NCAA regarding Charles Bediako’s eligibility

Debate over whether Alabama should continue exploring every option

Criticism of NCAA eligibility rules and the lack of consistency/transparency

🏈 Alabama Football Schedule Debate

“Some changes” to Bama football, including hope that special teams improve

Alabama’s reported scheduling plans and the possibility of dropping a marquee game

The debate over potentially removing Ohio State (or another major opponent)

One side says dropping big games makes Alabama look soft

The other argues the playoff committee doesn’t reward tough scheduling, so why risk it?

🏆 College Football Playoff Frustration

Strong criticism of the CFP committee’s past decisions

Debate over whether teams should stop scheduling tough non-conference games

Why expanded playoffs could make it easier to schedule elite matchups without being punished for a loss

🔥 More Topics From the Show

Nick Saban all-star team vs NFL team debate

Nate Oats coaching with Anthony Grant (and a candid personal story)

Mullet Toss appearance with Jake Coker & Mick Gillespie

Patriotism, American hockey, the 1980 Miracle on Ice, and why hockey feels big again

Nick Saban / Herb Brooks comparisons and a shoutout to Jack Hughes

This episode covers Alabama Crimson Tide basketball and football, NCAA controversy, scheduling strategy, and the kind of strong opinions that make college sports so fun to debate.

💬 Do you think Alabama should keep a game like Ohio State on the schedule?

💬 Should Bediako still have a path to eligibility?

💬 How far can Alabama Basketball go if the depth issues remain?

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TNR 2/25/26 - Hour 2 | Alabama vs. Mississippi State PREVIEW & Why We LOVE Jon Sumrall Feb 25, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide have a home tilt tonight facing Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPNU. Alabama Basketball is hovering around the 5-seed in most NCAA Tournament projections, does that make this a “Protect Your Seeding” game for the Crimson Tide? Alabama is a 14.5-point favorite in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama also now controls their own destiny for the 2-Seed in the SEC Tournament in Nashville meaning the Crimson Tide would earn the Double Bye and not have to play a game until Friday.

Another reason this show loves Florida Football coach Jon Sumrall.

Tennessee Titans uniform change coming?

SEC Network's Richard Hendrix joins the show to talk college hoops!

Duke obliterates Notre Dame in South Bend

Joe Lunardi's latest Bracketology

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TNR 2/25/26 - Hour 1 | Auburn’s Season on the BRINK? Bama CAN'T DUCK Ohio State! Feb 25, 2026

Show notes

Pat McAfee foots Team USA Hockey's bar tab

The Auburn Tigers are near desperation mode after 91-79 road loss to the Oklahoma Sooners Tuesday night. Auburn Basketball falls to 15-13 and 6-9 in the SEC with three games remaining. What does this mean for the Tigers?

What path gets Auburn into the Tournament?

Alabama Football can’t duck Ohio State now? Ohio State Buckeyes AD Ross Bjork had some strong words for the Crimson Tide.

Teams that have a shot at reaching the playoff for the first time this season

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TNR 2/24/26 - Hour 3 | BEST Coaches in CFB & Why Auburn at OU is IMPORTANT! Feb 24, 2026

Show notes

Both Joel Klatt and Josh Pate have released their best coaches in college football. We break down their thoughts.

The Auburn Tigers are still near Joe Lunardi’s NCAA Tournament cut line even after a win over the Kentucky Wildcats, others have them a little safer. Auburn Basketball has a chance to secure a Quad 1 win tonight over the Oklahoma Sooners. Assuming Oklahoma remains Q1, this will be Auburn’s 16th game against an opponent from the top quadrant.

Can a hungry Auburn team make it two straight wins and het their first road win since Gainesville?

Auburn at Oklahoma, Tonight at 8:00 on ESPNU.

Mark Pope fined for comments after loss to Auburn

Philip Rivers' son commits to NC State

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TNR 2/24/26 - Hour 2 | Cam Coleman Got a BLANK CHECK from WHO? Feb 24, 2026

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Cam Coleman had a blank check from an SEC program?

The Auburn Tigers are still near Joe Lunardi’s NCAA Tournament cut line even after a win over the Kentucky Wildcats, others have them a little safer. Auburn Basketball has a chance to secure a Quad 1 win tonight over the Oklahoma Sooners. Assuming Oklahoma remains Q1, this will be Auburn’s 16th game against an opponent from the top quadrant.

Can a hungry Auburn team make it two straight wins and het their first road win since Gainesville?

Auburn at Oklahoma, Tonight at 8:00 on ESPNU.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will be back home Wednesday to face Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPNU. Alabama Basketball coach issued a challenger to Bama fans to make Coleman Coliseum a difficult place to play for the final two home opponents State and the Auburn Tigers. Why are these games so important to Nate Oats? We’ll tell you.

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TNR 2/24/26 - Hour 1 | Ty Simpson at NFL Combine & Kirby Smart and Mario Cristobal ROAST! Feb 24, 2026

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Alabama Football QB Ty Simpson is at the NFL Combine. A health issue has been exposed that may have hampered the Crimson Tide QB while in Tuscaloosa.

Georgia Football coach Kirby Smart and Miami Football coach Mario Cristobal showed a rare moment behind the curtain as the roasted one another at the Steve Spurrier Awards. Who did it better? Amazing that tampering and NIL are now just punchlines for collide coaches.

Kirk Cousins released by Falcons

Atlanta Braves announce new way to watch

Charles Bediako's appeal denied

The Auburn Tigers are still near Joe Lunardi’s NCAA Tournament cut line even after a win over the Kentucky Wildcats, others have them a little safer. Auburn Basketball has a chance to secure a Quad 1 win tonight over the Oklahoma Sooners. Assuming Oklahoma remains Q1, this will be Auburn’s 16th game against an opponent from the top quadrant.

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ESPN's Seth Greenberg Sounds Off on Mark Pope, Alabama without Charles Bediako, and Auburn’s Big Win Feb 23, 2026

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ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg joins The Next Round for an in-depth breakdown of everything happening across the sport — from SEC basketball to blue blood battles and national title contenders.

In this loaded conversation, Greenberg gives his expert analysis on Mark Pope and his frustration with the officiating in Kentucky’s tough road loss at Auburn Tigers men's basketball. Was the whistle really the difference, or is there a bigger issue at play for the Wildcats?

We also dive into the developing situation surrounding Darryn Peterson at Kansas and what it could mean for Bill Self’s program and the national landscape of college hoops.

Plus:

John Scheyer and Duke Blue Devils men's basketball knocking off #1 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball — is Duke peaking at the right time?

Is Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball actually better off without Charles Bediako anchoring the middle?

Is Florida Gators men's basketball the ONLY team in the SEC capable of making a serious run at the national championship?

Steven Pearl stepping into his father’s shoes at Auburn

From NCAA Tournament projections to SEC power rankings, coaching adjustments, roster construction, and championship ceilings, this is must-watch content for serious college basketball fans.

If you love SEC basketball, March Madness talk, recruiting drama, and high-level X’s and O’s breakdowns — this episode is for you.

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TNR 2/23/26 - Hour 3 | Auburn Gets BIG WIN Over Kentucky & Alabama TAMES the Tigers! Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

Charles Bediako files appeal with Alabama Supreme Court

The Auburn Tigers found themselves on Joe Lunardi’s NCAA Tournament cut line Saturday morning, that was one of the stories leading into their game with the Kentucky Wildcats, making it feel even more impactful. Auburn Basketball fought from behind in the second half to secure a 75-74 win and break a five game losing skid.

Future of prop bets in college athletics

Alabama - Ohio State scheduled games going away?

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