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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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TNR 2/11/26 - Hour 2 | What NFL Teams Can Make a LEAP in 2026? Auburn Bubble Watch? Feb 11, 2026

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Charles Barkley joins the show!

5 NFL teams that can make a leap in 2026

The Auburn Tigers fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores 84-76 last night at in Auburn. Like many in the SEC, Auburn Basketball had no answer for Tyler Tanner who had 25 points and 6 assists. Tahaad Pettiford led the Tigers with 21 points. Auburn drops to 5-6 in the SEC and 14-10 overall.

Will the Tigers live the next month on The Bubble? Many of the projection sites have Auburn near the bubble.

The Alabama Crimson Tide (-7.5) hits the road to the Ole Miss Rebels tonight at 6:00 on the SEC Network. Alabama Basketball is playing their first game of what is now the post Bediako era. How will Alabama respond?

Also Tonight: Arkansas Razorbacks 91 vs. LSU Tigers 62

Also Tonight: Florida Gators (-9.5) at Georgia Bulldogs at 6PM on ESPN2, Tennessee Volunteers (-7.5) at Mississippi State Bulldogs 8P ESPN2, Missouri Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies (-7.5) 8P SECN

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Bucky McMillan asks the question other coaches may soon be asking.

How well can we predict the way too early conference rankings from CBS?

Good news for Alabama Football, Kedrick Bingley-Jones, a defensive lineman out of the portal, gets his 7th season from the NCAA.

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TNR 2/11/26 - Hour 1 | Auburn Basketball PANIC BUTTON! Feb 11, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores 84-76 last night at in Auburn. Like many in the SEC, Auburn Basketball had no answer for Tyler Tanner who had 25 points and 6 assists. Tahaad Pettiford led the Tigers with 21 points. Auburn drops to 5-6 in the SEC and 14-10 overall.

Will the Tigers live the next month on The Bubble? Many of the projection sites have Auburn near the bubble.

The Alabama Crimson Tide (-7.5) hits the road to the Ole Miss Rebels tonight at 6:00 on the SEC Network. Alabama Basketball is playing their first game of what is now the post Bediako era. How will Alabama respond?

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Bucky McMillan asks the question other coaches may soon be asking.

Another college football bowl game bites the dust. How many more will go?

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TNR 2/10/26 - Hour 3 | Auburn vs. Vandy PREVIEW & Bama Auctions Auburn Shirt for NIL! Feb 10, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers enter tonight’s game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at 5-5 in SEC play and need a home win to build some momentum for the closing stretch. Auburn BAsketball, again, has to face a top guard as Tyler Tanner comes to town for Vanderbilt Basketball. No SEC player has a better +/- than Tanner.

Auburn coach Steven Pearl is juggling his lineup tonight?

The game is at 6PM on the SEC Network and Auburn is a 4.5-point favorite at home.

Also Tonight: Arkansas Razorbacks at LSU Tigers 8PM SECN

Wednesday: Florida Gators at Georgia Bulldogs at 6PM on ESPN2, Tennessee Volunteers at Mississippi State Bulldogs 8P ESPN2, Missouri Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies 8P SECN

How well can we predict the way too early conference rankings from CBS?

Could Alabama and Ohio State's regular season series go away?

Gunner Stockton returns to Georgia

Yea Alabama auctioning off signed Auburn shirt

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TNR 2/10/26 - Hour 2 | Auburn v. Vanderbilt & Alabama Football Has a Championship Schedule Feb 10, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers enter tonight’s game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at 5-5 in SEC play and need a home win to build some momentum for the closing stretch. Auburn BAsketball, again, has to face a top guard as Tyler Tanner comes to town for Vanderbilt Basketball. No SEC player has a better +/- than Tanner.

Auburn coach Steven Pearl is juggling his lineup tonight?

Outkick founder Clay Travis

Bob Knight getting statue at Indiana

Miami (OH) last undefeated team in college basketball

How quickly can North Dakota contend in the Mountain West?

Steve Spurrier's advice to Dabo Swinney

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TNR 2/10/26 - Hour 1 | Bediako Is DONE & Steven Pearl JUGGLING Lineup? Feb 10, 2026

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Alabama Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako did not get the injunctive relief he was seeking to remain eligible as an NCAA athlete meaning, barring extraordinary circumstances, his time as a college player is done. What does this mean for Alabama moving forward?

What concerns do you have about the NCAA’s “shadow punishment”?

How is Alabama’s NCAA Tournament resume impacted by the games Bediako played and the fact he is no longer on the roster?

The Auburn Tigers enter tonight’s game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at 5-5 in SEC play and need a home win to build some momentum for the closing stretch. Auburn BAsketball, again, has to face a top guard as Tyler Tanner comes to town for Vanderbilt Basketball. No SEC player has a better +/- than Tanner.

Auburn coach Steven Pearl is juggling his lineup tonight?

Darryn Peterson sits out of Kansas' win over #1 Arizona

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Last Call | Is HS Recruiting Dead? Alabama’s Portal/NIL Reality + Ezavier Crowell & Cederian Morgan Buzz Feb 10, 2026

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Is high school recruiting still the lifeblood of college football… or is it getting replaced by the transfer portal + NIL marketplace? In today’s episode we dig into Alabama recruiting — why the Tide sit around #8 in the class rankings, what that actually means in 2026, and whether stacking elite high school talent matters as much when it feels like half the class can disappear before it ever becomes “depth.” But first… we kick it off with a very Alabama start to the show 😅 🦌 Jake Coker’s monster buck story (and how hunting has changed) Former Alabama QB Jake Coker joins and breaks down the monster buck he just dropped — the one he’s been tracking for two years with multiple cameras. He describes the rack, guesses it’d score high 140s to 150s, and explains why the camera era has completely changed hunting compared to the old days. He even ranks it top 3–4 among his all-time bucks… then heads to the taxidermist — and still makes it back in time to watch Bama hoops. 🏀 Quick hoops flex: Alabama wins on the Plains Yes, we talk about Alabama basketball’s huge win at Neville Arena on Saturday — because winning on the Plains hits different, and this team has everyone fired up (with Ole Miss coming next). ✈️ Coker in Vegas + the A-10 sendoff Coker also shares a trip to Vegas to watch his brother’s final flight in the A-10 before transitioning planes (possibly to the F-15). He talks about how insane the A-10 is — especially what it can do flying low — and how a bunch of Air Force Academy guys are already heading to airlines like Delta and United. 🧨 Alabama recruiting: who we’re excited about Then we get to the main event: Alabama’s recruiting strategy in the portal era. Ezavier Crowell (RB, Jackson): We talk about why this is the kind of high school recruit Alabama has to hit on — talented, but also mature enough to understand he may sit a year before becoming “that guy.” With Crowell, it’s all about focus and maturity off the field. Cederian Morgan: A potential future replacement type who’s already coming in with a college-ready frame — reportedly around 6'4", 228–238 — and why that matters when you’re talking about beating press coverage and getting off the ball with SEC physicality. 🔄 So… is high school recruiting still important? We debate the uncomfortable truth: Alabama is losing a ton of “depth players,” and it feels like 50% of recruits might be gone — half by choice, half getting picked off. That leads to the big point: local Alabama ties matter more than ever. Guys with a real connection to the program are less likely to bolt for a relatively small NIL offer — and we bring up a Clay Travis point about why leaving for something like $100,000 can be short-sighted compared to the long-term value of relationships, development, and opportunities built by staying. 💰 Would you transfer for $6.5 million? We also play out a hypothetical: if Jake Coker had one more year of eligibility in today’s market — and could either go to the NFL or transfer for $6.5M — what’s the move? You might be surprised where the conversation lands. 🏀 Bediako eligibility debate We even touch on the Charles Bediako return conversation — and why the “he’s taking a high school kid’s spot” argument doesn’t really hold up when the NCAA already allows pros from overseas to come over and play. If you care about where college football is headed — and what Alabama has to do to stay on top — this one’s for you. 👇 Comment your take: Is high school recruiting still king, or is the portal/NIL era making it overrated? And what number would it take for you to transfer?

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SEC Basketball Breakdown w/ Richard Hendrix | Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee & More Feb 09, 2026

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SEC Network analyst and former Alabama standout Richard Hendrix joins The Next Round for a deep dive into everything happening in SEC basketball as the conference race heats up 🔥

We break down Alabama’s statement win at Auburn, what it means for the Crimson Tide and Tigers moving forward, and how that rivalry game could shape the SEC standings. Hendrix also analyzes Florida’s dominant road win at Texas A&M, why the Gators looked so impressive away from home, and what it says about their postseason potential.

The conversation then shifts to Kentucky knocking off Tennessee at Rupp Arena, the impact of that win on the Vols, and whether the Wildcats are starting to hit their stride at the right time. Plus, we tackle one of the biggest topics in college basketball right now — the Charles Bediako eligibility situation. Is the NBA partly to blame for the growing number of eligibility cases across college hoops? Richard gives his expert perspective on how the system got here and where it might be headed.

If you’re a fan of SEC basketball, college basketball analysis, Alabama basketball, Auburn basketball, Florida basketball, Kentucky basketball, Tennessee basketball, or the evolving landscape of NCAA hoops, this episode is for you.

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TNR 2/9/26 - Hour 3 | Steven Pearl on Bediako's Impact & Sam Darnold vs. Drake Maye Feb 09, 2026

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Curt Cignetti's game-worn headset sells for $$$

Whose career would rather have going forward: Sam Darnold or Drake Maye?

The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers squared off Saturday at Neville Arena. Alabama Basketball overcame a double digit first half deficit to beat Auburn Basketball 96-92.

For Alabama, guard play was tremendous down the stretch as Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway combined for 40 of Alabama’s 96 points. With the win, Alabama is now in a tie for 5th in the SEC with 6-4 record.

The Auburn loss in Neville Arena to Alabama is the second in a row and three of the last four to their arch rival. Why does Alabama play so well in one of the more difficult environments in the SEC?

Steven Pearl gets asked about Bediako's impact

Nate Oats gets asked about Aden Holloway getting booed - it was pretty quiet when we left

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TNR 2/9/26 - Hour 2 | BEST Super Bowl Commercials & Jordon Hudson TROLLS Robert Kraft! Feb 09, 2026

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Richard Hendrix talks SEC Basketball

The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers squared off Saturday at Neville Arena. Alabama Basketball overcame a double digit first half deficit to beat Auburn Basketball 96-92.

For Alabama, guard play was tremendous down the stretch as Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway combined for 40 of Alabama’s 96 points. With the win, Alabama is now in a tie for 5th in the SEC with 6-4 record.

The Auburn loss in Neville Arena to Alabama is the second in a row and three of the last four to their arch rival. Why does Alabama play so well in one of the more difficult environments in the SEC?

Jordon Hudson's interesting t-shirt

Best Super Bowl commercials

Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt!

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TNR 2/9/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama Beats Auburn, Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX Feb 09, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers squared off Saturday at Neville Arena. Alabama Basketball overcame a double digit first half deficit to beat Auburn Basketball 96-92.

For Alabama, guard play was tremendous down the stretch as Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway combined for 40 of Alabama’s 96 points. With the win, Alabama is now in a tie for 5th in the SEC with 6-4 record.

The Auburn loss in Neville Arena to Alabama is the second in a row and three of the last four to their arch rival. Why does Alabama play so well in one of the more difficult environments in the SEC?

Nate Oats gets asked about Aden Holloway's 9-0 run at the end

Steven Pearl - this loss had nothing to do with our offense and everything to do with our defense. Steven Pearl also gets asked about Aden Holloway's late 9 points

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions after dominating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. This the most boring Super Bowl since when?

Derick Hall on his 2 sack game and the D-line's domination

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