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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 1/15/26 - Hour 3 | NFL Playoffs and Point Shaving in Basketball Jan 15, 2026

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Wild bets in basketball point shaving indictment

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk NFL & college football

The New York Giants have won the John Harbaugh sweepstakes. The former Baltimore Ravens head coach will take the reigns of what many believed to be the most desirable job opening available.

The NFL Playoffs continue this weekend:

Saturday: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos (-1.5) 3:30 CBS & San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (-7) 7:00 FOX

Sunday: Houston Texans at New England Patriots (-3) 2:00 ESPN/ABC & Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at Chicago Bears 5:30 NBC

The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers (-8.5) v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN.

How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title?

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TNR 1/15/26 - Hour 2 | How Can Miami UPSET Indiana? Best Transfer Portal Fits Jan 15, 2026

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The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers (-8.5) v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN. Indiana is a heavy favorite over Miami

How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title?

The NFL Playoffs continue this weekend:

Saturday: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos (-1.5) 3:30 CBS & San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (-7) 7:00 FOX

Sunday: Houston Texans at New England Patriots (-3) 2:00 ESPN/ABC & Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at Chicago Bears 5:30 NBC

Teams that found the best fits in the transfer portal

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TNR 1/15/26 - Hour 1 | Auburn FALLS at Missouri & Point Shaving SCANDALS in 2026? Jan 15, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers fall on the road at the Missouri Tigers 84-74 Wednesday night. Head coach Steven Pearl is frustrated with the performance of his team, hear what the Auburn coach had to say after the loss.

Up next for Auburn: South Carolina, Saturday at 5PM, SECN

Steven Pearl on the loss: "I'm disappointed in myself for not getting them up for this game"

Outgoing Alabama Football QB Ty Simpson may have received the best news possible Wednesday as Oregon Ducks QB Dante Moore chose toe remain in school for another season. That decision could vault Simpson into the #2 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Point Shaving SCANDAL in College Basketball!

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TNR 1/14/26 - Hour 3 | Lane Kiffin Gets Another QB at LSU & The Stakes for the ACC in the Natty Jan 14, 2026

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The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers (-8.5) v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN.

How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title?

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down Tuesday after 19 years with the franchise. Do you think Tomlin is coaching or a TV analyst next season?

Lane Kiffin gets another QB at LSU

What's at stake for the ACC in the national championship game?

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Ron Slay Talks SEC Basketball: Labaron Philon Shines for Bama, Auburn's Keyshawn Hall Getting HOT Jan 14, 2026

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SEC basketball is heating up, and SEC Network’s Ron Slay joins The Next Round for an in-depth breakdown of everything happening across the league 🏀🔥 From surprise performances to coaching styles and key matchups, this is a must-watch conversation for college basketball fans.

In this episode, we dive into Texas A&M’s near-upset of Tennessee on the road and discuss whether Bucky McMillan’s “Buckyball” fast-paced style and hot start should truly surprise anyone around the SEC. Ron Slay also breaks down Labaron Philon’s standout performance in Alabama’s road win at Mississippi State, what it means for Nate Oats’ squad moving forward, and how the Tide continues to evolve in SEC play.

We also spotlight Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall, who has been torching opponents, and compare the coaching styles of Steven Pearl and Bruce Pearl—what’s similar, what’s different, and how it shows up on the floor. Plus, we preview Auburn’s matchup with Missouri, taking a closer look at just how dangerous the Tigers’ opponent is tonight and what to watch for in that game.

If you love SEC basketball and in-depth analysis from people who know the league, this episode is for you.

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TNR 1/14/26 - Hour 2 | Curt Cignetti on How to Build a CFB Roster Jan 14, 2026

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Should Trinidad Chambliss get another year of eligibility?

The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers (-8.5) v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN.

How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title?

Curt Cignetti on building a roster - you've got to be able to win every year in today's college football

Mario Cristobal on how getting fired at FIU impacted his career

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TNR 1/14/26 - Hour 1 | Ty Simpson Got TOO MUCH Bama in Him & Steelers Coach STEPS DOWN? Jan 14, 2026

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Outgoing Alabama Football QB Ty Simpson tells Chris Low why he would never play college football anywhere other than Alabama. Crimson Tide fans will love what he had to say.

The Alabama Crimson Tide erased a 13-point deficit to avoid a three game SEC losing streak on the road at the Mississippi State Bulldogs with a 97-82 win. Labaron Philon was spectacular, leading Alabama Basketball with 30 points. Hear Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats thoughts on the win.

Up next for Alabama: at Oklahoma, Saturday at Noon, SECN

The Auburn Tigers bounced back from heartbreak in a big way Saturday getting a Top 15 win at home over the Arkansas Razorbacks 95-73. Now Auburn Basketball (-1.5) faces a road test at Missouri at 6:00 on ESPN2.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down Tuesday after 19 years with the franchise. Do you think Tomlin is coaching or a TV analyst next season?

Ron Slay joins the show and talks college basketball

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TNR 1/13/26 - Hour 3 | Copy Off of Cignetti! Could Indiana WIN the Transfer Portal? Jan 13, 2026

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College Football Spotlight - Who's Winning the Transfer Portal?

The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN.

How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title?

Curt Cignetti on coaching high school players vs. older guys from the portal

Nate Oats on the team's health - we've already had 10 different starting lineups

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TNR 1/13/26 - Hour 2 | Transfer Portal MADNESS & Indiana vs. Miami PREVIEW Jan 13, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide had a better day in the Portal world, a key starter returns and a play maker arrives for Alabama Football.

Will Ty Simpson stay in college? The reports persist of an offer as high as $6.5 million for him to do just that. Who is winning the Portal?

Some would say the Texas Longhorns who are spending some cash in the offseason. What do we take away from Texas throwing around oil money?

Does this show that Texas is all in for Arch Manning?

The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN.

How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title?

Outkick founder Clay Travis joins the show

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TNR 1/13/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama at Mississippi State CRUCIAL? Transfer Portal Winners Jan 13, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide had a better day in the Portal world, a key starter returns and a play maker arrives for Alabama Football.

Will Ty Simpson stay in college? The reports persist of an offer as high as $6.5 million for him to do just that.

Who is winning the Portal?

The first round of the NFL Playoffs wrapped up Monday night as the Houston Texans eliminated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6. Was this the last we see of Aaron Rodgers in an NFL uniform?

If you are a Steelers fan, would you want o move on from head coach Mike Tomlin?

Speaking of the victorious Houston Texans, can Will Anderson be the best former Alabama player in NFL history?

The Alabama Crimson Tide (-4.5) fights to avoid a three game SEC losing streak as they play on the road at the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Is this a crucial game for Alabama Basketball in your mind?

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