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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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Ron Slay Talks SEC Hoops: Alabama-Arkansas Showdown & Can Auburn Snap Their 4-Game Skid? Feb 19, 2026

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SEC Network analyst and Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball legend Ron Slay joins The Next Round for a can't-miss breakdown of everything happening in SEC basketball!

We start in Tuscaloosa with a massive showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Will this one turn into the fast-paced track meet everyone expects? Who controls tempo? And in the marquee guard battle, who has the edge — Alabama super sophomore Labaron Philon or Arkansas freshman standout Darius Acuff? Ron Slay breaks down the X’s and O’s, matchup advantages, and what this game means for the SEC title race and March Madness seeding.

How good is this Alabama team really? Are the Crimson Tide built for a deep NCAA Tournament run?

Then we head to Starkville as the Auburn Tigers men's basketball face a must-win road test against the Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball. With Steven Pearl disciplining another key player and Auburn riding a four-game losing streak, can the Tigers regroup and get back on track in SEC play? What’s at stake for Auburn’s postseason hopes?

We also dive into the rollercoaster that is Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball basketball. Why do the Wildcats look dominant one night and vulnerable the next?

And nationally — is anyone playing better than Michigan right now? Can anyone slow down the Wolverines the way they’re rolling through the competition?

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TNR 2/18/26 - Hour 3 | Alabama Hoops vs. Arkansas PREVIEW & Big 10 BAITING SEC? Feb 18, 2026

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Ron Slay joins the show!

Is the Big Ten Trying to bait the SEC into a 24-team Playoff?

The Alabama Crimson Tide has a big home game tonight against the Arkansas Razorbacks at 6:00 on ESPN. A win tonight would move Alabama Basketball into a tie for second in the SEC with Arkansas and also Tennessee and Vanderbilt, assuming they win.

Could Alabama and Arkansas Basketball give us the highest scoring game in the SEC this season?

The Auburn Tigers are at Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPN2. Auburn Basketball is trying to bust out of a 4-game losing streak and looks to do so with Keyshawn Hall back on the floor. The Auburn starter is not on the latest availability report from the SEC indicating he will play tonight.

Is this a must win for Auburn Basketball tonight?

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TNR 2/18/26 - Hour 2 | A MUST-WIN for Auburn at Starkville? Will Keyshawn Play? Feb 18, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers are at Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPN2. Auburn Basketball is trying to bust out of a 4-game losing streak and looks to do so with Keyshawn Hall back on the floor. The Auburn starter is not on the latest availability report from the SEC indicating he will play tonight.

Is this a must win for Auburn Basketball tonight?

The Alabama Crimson Tide has a big home game tonight against the Arkansas Razorbacks at 6:00 on ESPN. A win tonight would move Alabama Basketball into a tie for second in the SEC with Arkansas and also Tennessee and Vanderbilt, assuming they win.

Could Alabama and Arkansas Basketball give us the highest scoring game in the SEC this season?

Players Era tournament not paying up?

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TNR 2/18/26 - Hour 1 | Bama Hoops vs. Arkansas & Coaches CRITICIZING Players Feb 18, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide has a big home game tonight against the Arkansas Razorbacks at 6:00 on ESPN. A win tonight would move Alabama Basketball into a tie for second in the SEC with Arkansas and also Tennessee and Vanderbilt, assuming they win.

Could Alabama and Arkansas Basketball give us the highest scoring game in the SEC this season?

The Auburn Tigers are at Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPN2. Auburn Basketball is trying to bust out of a 4-game losing streak and looks to do so with Keyshawn Hall back on the floor. The Auburn starter is not on the latest availability report from the SEC indicating he will play tonight.

Is this a must win for Auburn Basketball tonight?

Mick Cronin is upset again

Proposed 24-team playoff bracket for college football

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TNR 2/17/26 - Hour 3 | Returning SEC QBs: BUY OR SELL? Feb 17, 2026

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Are you buying or selling stock in returning SEC QBs?

The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 89-75 Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Basketball is now in a group of teams tried for third in the SEC standings at 8-4. This sets up a huge match-up Wednesday night with the team just above them in the standings, the Arkansas Razorbacks. Alabama faces Arkansas Basketball 6:00 Wednesday night on ESPN.

Nate Oats gets asked what they need to do to be able to finish teams off better

The Auburn Tigers dropped their fourth straight game in an 88-75 road loss at the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday. Auburn looks to get off the losing skid Wednesday night at Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPN2.

Steven Pearl on Tahaad Pettiford - he's doing his part offensively

Mike Elko on where the team and Marcel Reed need to improve

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Marty Smith Remembers Dale Earnhardt 25 Years Later + Is Kalen DeBoer Facing Unfair Criticism? Feb 17, 2026

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ESPN’s Marty Smith joins The Next Round for a powerful and emotional conversation remembering Dale Earnhardt 25 years after his tragic death at the Daytona 500.

Marty takes us back to that heartbreaking day at Daytona International Speedway, sharing what he saw, how it impacted him personally, and how the loss of “The Intimidator” forever changed NASCAR and the culture of racing. From the raw emotion in the garage to the safety innovations that reshaped the sport, this is a must-watch tribute for NASCAR fans and anyone who remembers where they were when Earnhardt’s legacy was cemented in history.

Then the conversation shifts to college football and the national criticism surrounding Kalen DeBoer at University of Alabama. Is the scrutiny fair? Are expectations in Tuscaloosa simply different? Marty gives his candid take on Alabama Football, the pressure of following a legend, and what Crimson Tide fans should realistically expect moving forward.

If you’re passionate about:

Dale Earnhardt tributes

NASCAR history and Daytona 500 memories

ESPN storytelling with Marty Smith

Alabama Football news and analysis

SEC football and the future under Kalen DeBoer

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Alabama FLIPS Speed WR Tyler Henderson + NIL Retention Problem | Bama Hoops is DANGEROUS | Last Call Feb 17, 2026

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Alabama football is getting faster — and the roster churn isn’t slowing down.

On today’s show, we break down Alabama flipping wide receiver Tyler Henderson from Kennesaw State and what his JUCO production + real in-game experience could mean for the Tide’s revamped WR room. We also dig into the NIL retention battle and why Alabama can’t afford to become a “feeder system” in the portal era.

Plus, we pivot to Alabama basketball after the Tide’s win over South Carolina without Charles Bediako, and why Nate Oats is drawing Nick Saban-like comparisons with his relentless standards — even after wins.

Topics We Cover

Tyler Henderson flip: speed, size, JUCO numbers, and fit at Alabama

Alabama’s WR room outlook: Ryan Williams, Lotzier Brooks, Cederian Morgan + more

Jake Coker grades the WR group (drops, surprises, consistency)

Who’s gone: Bernard (NFL), Horton (transfer), Cole Adams (transfer), Jaylen Mbakwe (transfer)

Portal/NIL reality: how Alabama keeps talent from leaving

Combine note: former Bama transfers invited this year (including multiple WRs + Caleb Downs)

Alabama hoops: USC win, Oats’ intensity, advanced-stats approach, and why this team is dangerous

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:10 Tyler Henderson flip — what Alabama is getting

06:45 WR room: who returns + who must step up

12:30 Coker’s WR grade + the drops discussion

18:20 Transfers out + what it means for the depth chart

23:40 NIL retention: Alabama’s biggest roster challenge

30:10 Alabama basketball: USC win & Oats’ “Saban standard”

36:20 Why this team is dangerous heading forward

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Is Lotzier Brooks the breakout WR for Alabama in 2026?

#AlabamaFootball #RollTide #AlabamaRecruiting #TransferPortal #NIL #AlabamaBasketball #NateOats #SEC #CollegeFootball #CollegeBasketball

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TNR 2/17/26 - Hour 2 | Alex Golesh on MEDDLING Boosters: "We Don't Need Your Money" Feb 17, 2026

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Auburn Football Head Coach Alex Golesh on boosters meddling in the program. "We don't need your money."

College Football bowl and playoff projections for 2026

Andy Kennedy frustrated with his team

Yaxel Lendeborg's comments about Purdue resurface ahead of big matchup

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TNR 2/17/26 - Hour 1 | Stephen A. Smith vs. Kalen DeBoer! National Media DOGPILE! Feb 17, 2026

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When Stephen A. Smith sees Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer, he doesn’t see the rightful heir to the Nick Saban dynasty. And, the ESPN personality made that painfully clear once more, but with a caveat. “I’m not a fan of Kalen DeBoer as the successor to Nick Saban. I have no problem with him as a football coach,” Smith said on Monday’s edition of The Paul Finebaum Show on SEC Network.

Joel Klatt agrees trajectory for Alabama is down

Marty Smith joins the show

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TNR 2/16/26 - Hour 3 | Auburn AD Asks Fans For PATIENCE with Pearl! Feb 16, 2026

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Tyreek Hill released by Dolphins

Nate Oats poops on question about uniforms bringing back Final Four magic

Noteworthy NFL free agents

The Auburn Tigers dropped their fourth straight game in an 88-75 road loss at the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday. Auburn looks to get off the losing skid Wednesday night at Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPN2.

Auburn AD John Cohen asks fans for patience with Steven Pearl

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