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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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SEC Basketball Breakdown with Ron Slay: Alabama, Texas A&M & March Madness Outlook Feb 04, 2026

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SEC Network’s Ron Slay joins The Next Round for a can’t-miss conversation as SEC basketball barrels toward March 🏀🔥 With the league as deep as it’s been in years, we break down just how many SEC teams are truly capable of making a run in the NCAA Tournament and what separates the contenders from the pretenders.

The guys preview tonight’s massive showdown in Tuscaloosa as first-place Texas A&M rolls into Coleman Coliseum to face Alabama. Can the Crimson Tide bounce back after the blowout loss at Florida, and what does a response game look like for Nate Oats’ squad? On the other side, Ron Slay weighs in on whether Texas A&M can prove they’re legit and ready to contend not just in the SEC, but on the national stage.

We also dive into Charles Bediako’s return to the Tide, grading his performance since rejoining the rotation and discussing how his presence changes Alabama on both ends of the floor. Plus, plenty more SEC hoops talk, tournament implications, and insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

If you’re a fan of college basketball, SEC basketball, Alabama vs Texas A&M, March Madness, and in-depth analysis from people who live the game, this interview is for you.

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TNR 2/4/26 - Hour 1 | WAY TOO EARLY SEC Power Ratings & Bama Hoops v. Texas A&M Preview Feb 04, 2026

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Brandon Marcello's too early SEC Football power ratings

The Alabama Crimson Tide is coming off an embarrassing loss at The Florida Gators Sunday. After Alabama Basketball was dominated in every phase of the game by Florida Basketball, the Crimson Tide fell out of the Top 25 for the first time in 42 consecutive polls, the 5th longest streak in the nation.

Bama (-7.5) is back tonight facing the Texas A&M Aggies at 6PM on the SEC Network. This is the first time new Texas A&M Basketball coach, and Alabama native, Bucky McMillan will face the Crimson Tide. This is Texas A&M’s first real test as the SEC’s front runner in basketball.

The Auburn Tigers have the midweek bye. Up Next for Auburn: Alabama Saturday at 3PM on ESPN.

SEC Network's Ron Slay joins the show!

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TNR 2/3/26 - Hour 3 | Bama Hoop Streak Ends, Auburn HC Alex Golesh Catches a Break? Feb 03, 2026

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ESPN's Dan Orlovsky previews the Super Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide OC Ryan Grubb loves his QB room. The Alabama Football assistant has not been shy to publicly heap praise on players and does so when it comes to Keelon Russel and Austin Mack. We show you what the Bama OC said.

Did first year Auburn Tigers HC Alex Golesh catch a scheduling break? CBS Sports ranked the toughest schedules for first year head coaches and the only one they say is easier than Auburn’s is the LSU Tigers. We take a look at Auburn’s 2026 path.

If LSU Football has the easiest schedule in that category, what does that mean for LSU Football in 2026?

The Alabama Crimson Tide was embarrassed at The Florida Gators Sunday. After Alabama Basketball was dominated in every phase of the game by Florida Basketball, the Crimson Tide fell out of the Top 25 for the first time in 42 consecutive polls, the 5th longest streak in the nation.

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TNR 2/3/26 - Hour 2 | Alabama OC Ryan Grubb LOVES His QB Room Feb 03, 2026

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Alabama Crimson Tide OC Ryan Grubb loves his QB room. The Alabama Football assistant has not been shy to publicly heap praise on players and does so when it comes to Keelon Russel and Austin Mack. We show you what the Bama OC said.

Did first year Auburn Tigers HC Alex Golesh catch a scheduling break? CBS Sports ranked the toughest schedules for first year head coaches and the only one they say is easier than Auburn’s is the LSU Tigers. We take a look at Auburn’s 2026 path.

If LSU Football has the easiest schedule in that category, what does that mean for LSU Football in 2026?

Super Bowl LX is set: Seattle Seahawks (-4.5) vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, February 8, 5:30 on NBC

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TNR 2/3/26 - Hour 1 | Robert Kraft SNUBBED from HOF, Auburn FALLS to Tennessee Feb 03, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers fell at the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday in Knoxville. Auburn Basketball attempted an alarming amount of 3-point attempts, 31, in route to the loss.

Auburn coach Steven Pearl spoke to the Birmingham Tip-off Club Monday, we let you hear some of his thoughts on where the Tigers sit at the midpoint of the SEC schedule.

Up Next for Auburn: Alabama Saturday at 3PM on ESPN

Are the New England Patriots the most hated team in the NFL? Just days after it was revealed that Bill Belichick is not in this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class, it was revealed Patriots owner Robert Kraft also has been passed by. Oversight or hatred?

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Tyler Booker on His Rookie NFL Season, Alabama Football & Life with the Dallas Cowboys Feb 02, 2026

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Former Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman and current Dallas Cowboys rookie Tyler Booker joins The Next Round for an in-depth conversation about his first season in the NFL and life after Tuscaloosa. 🏈⭐

Tyler breaks down how he would grade his rookie season with the Dallas Cowboys, the toughest defensive matchup he faced at the pro level, and how playing in the SEC helped prepare him for the speed, physicality, and mental grind of the NFL. From Alabama to Sundays in the league, Booker explains why the SEC remains the best pipeline to pro football.

We also dive back into Crimson Tide football, including Tyler’s thoughts on Alabama’s improvement in Year 2 under Kalen DeBoer and how the program continues to evolve post-Saban. Plus, how do Alabama fans compare to Cowboys fans? Tyler gives an honest, first-hand answer.

Before wrapping up, Booker shares what NFL teams are getting when they draft his former Alabama teammates, including:

Tim Keenan

Deontae Lawson

Kadyn Proctor

Ty Simpson

If you’re a fan of Alabama football, the Dallas Cowboys, or the NFL Draft, this is an interview you don’t want to miss.

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TNR 2/2/26 - Hour 3 | Tide Hoops: National VILLAIN? Should They Be BANNED from the Tournament? Feb 02, 2026

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Dallas Cowboys OL Tyler Booker joins the show!

Nate Oats on professional players coming back to college basketball

Bruce Pearl says the NCAA should consider banning Alabama from the tournament

The Alabama Crimson Tide was embarrassed at The Florida Gators Sunday. Alabama Basketball was dominated in every phase of the game by Florida Basketball. What was the most concerning failure by the Crimson Tide?

Up Next for Alabama: Texas A&M 6PM Wednesday on SECN

This was the first road trip for Charles Bediako and he fouled out as Alabama was getting dominated inside. Alabama is 1-2 since Bediako’s return, will this work for the Tide?

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TNR 2/2/26 - Hour 2 | Will the Patriots Have the BEST TURNAROUND in NFL History? Feb 02, 2026

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Super Bowl LX is set: Seattle Seahawks (-4.5) vs. New England Patriots -Sunday, February 8, 5:30 on NBC

Are the New England Patriots trying to finish the best turnaround in NFL history.

We have a point spread for the Auburn Football v. Baylor Football match-up.

The Alabama Crimson Tide was embarrassed at The Florida Gators Sunday. Alabama Basketball was dominated in every phase of the game by Florida Basketball. What was the most concerning failure by the Crimson Tide?

Up Next for Alabama: Texas A&M 6PM Wednesday on SECN

This was the first road trip for Charles Bediako and he fouled out as Alabama was getting dominated inside. Alabama is 1-2 since Bediako’s return, will this work for the Tide?

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TNR 2/2/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama EMBARRASSED at Florida & Auburn FALLS at Tennessee! Feb 02, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide was embarrassed at The Florida Gators Sunday. Alabama Basketball was dominated in every phase of the game by Florida Basketball. What was the most concerning failure by the Crimson Tide?

Up Next for Alabama: Texas A&M 6PM Wednesday on SECN

This was the first road trip for Charles Bediako and he fouled out as Alabama was getting dominated inside. Alabama is 1-2 since Bediako’s return, will this work for the Tide?

Florida coach Todd Golden also fired back at one of Nate Oats criticisms of the Gators, what Golden, in good nature, said about Oats comments.

The Auburn Tigers fell at the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday in Knoxville. Auburn Basketball attempted an alarming amount of 3-point attempts, 31, in route to the loss.

Auburn coach Steven Pearl says his team got off their game plan too quickly. How can they avoid that moving forward?

Rick Barnes jokes that sometimes he thinks his team is betting on the game

Up Next for Auburn: Alabama Saturday at 3PM on ESPN

RIP Phillip Marshall

Former Auburn Football head coach Gus Malzahn has announced his retirement from coaching, how will the Gus Bus be remembered?

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TNR 1/30/26 - Hour 3 | TNR Plays Family Feud! Jan 30, 2026

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TNR Plays Family Feud!

Auburn Basketball is at the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday at 7:30 on ESPN. Auburn and Tennessee both have three conference losses and need a win to try to keep pace with Texas A&M at the top of the SEC.

Can Auburn bottle what they did at Florida for this trip to Knoxville? Tennessee is a 6.5-point favorite.

Alabama Crimson Tide is at The Florida Gators Sunday at noon on ABC. Alabama Basketball is 4-3 in the SEC and Florida is 6-2. The Tide looks to join the group just behind Texas A&M while Florida tries to stay there.

This is the first road trip for Charles Bediako. What do we anticipate that will be like?

Florida coach Todd Golden also has more thoughts on Bediako, you’ll hear him on the show.

Lou Holtz Health Update

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