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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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Latest Episodes:

Unlocked | Could a First-Time Coach and QB Win the Super Bowl? | NFL Playoffs Breakdown Jan 13, 2026

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🔥 Unlocked is back with a full breakdown of an action-packed NFL Playoffs weekend! 🔥

Lance Taylor and former NFL quarterback Brock Huard react to a wild slate of NFL playoff games that shook up the postseason picture and may have changed the Super Bowl conversation entirely. From road upsets to young quarterbacks delivering signature moments, this episode dives deep into what we just witnessed — and what it means moving forward.

The guys start with the Los Angeles Rams taking down the Panthers on the road, showcasing veteran poise and playoff toughness. Plus, the San Francisco 49ers knock off the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in Philadelphia, raising major questions about the NFC hierarchy.

In the AFC, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills continue their playoff march with a convincing win over the Jaguars in Jacksonville, while rookie quarterback Drake Maye delivers a statement performance as the Patriots dispatch the Chargers. And in one of the most talked-about games of the weekend, Caleb Williams leads the Bears past the Packers, adding another chapter to one of the NFL’s most storied rivalries.

Lance and Brock also tackle the big-picture question: Could this be the year we see a first-time head coach and quarterback win the Super Bowl? With so many young QBs and new coaching staffs advancing, the traditional playoff blueprint may be changing in real time.

If you’re an NFL fan, love playoff football, or want expert analysis on quarterbacks, coaching, and championship contenders, this episode of Unlocked is a must-watch.

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💬 Drop a comment: Which team impressed you the most this weekend — and who’s winning it all?

Unlocked with Lance Taylor & Brock Huard — where playoff football gets unlocked. 🏈

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Unlocked | Is Indiana REALLY an All-Time Great? + Alabama QB Ty Simpson’s Big-Money Decision Jan 13, 2026

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Lance Taylor and former Washington & NFL quarterback Brock Huard dive deep into a historic moment for Indiana football as the Hoosiers continue their remarkable run and stand one win away from a national championship. If Indiana can finish the job against Miami in the national title game, where would this team rank among the greatest in college football history? The guys break down what’s made this Hoosiers team special, why their run matters nationally, and what it says about the evolving landscape of the College Football Playoff.

The conversation then shifts to one of the most fascinating storylines in the sport: the future of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. With rumors swirling about massive NIL and transfer portal offers designed to keep Simpson in college for another season, Lance and Brock discuss what this means for Alabama, the NFL Draft, and the new reality of player movement and big-money decisions in college football. Is staying another year the right move, and how is this changing roster-building across the sport?

From college football history and CFP implications to NFL evaluations, quarterback development, and the intersection of NIL and the transfer portal, this episode delivers thoughtful analysis you won’t find anywhere else.

If you’re a fan of college football, Indiana football, Alabama football, the College Football Playoff, or the NFL, this episode of Unlocked is for you.

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💬 Drop a comment: Where would this Indiana team rank all-time if they win it all?

Unlocked with Lance Taylor & Brock Huard — real football talk, no shortcuts. 🏈

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Unlocked | How Much Will Weather Affect the NFL Playoffs? Jan 13, 2026

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Lance Taylor and former NFL quarterback Brock Huard dive into the biggest storylines shaping the NFL Playoffs, starting with one of the most intriguing matchups on the board: the Rams traveling to Chicago. How much could weather in the Windy City impact the Rams’ chances of advancing? From wind, cold, and field conditions to quarterback play and game-planning, the guys break down how weather can flip a playoff game — and which team is better built to survive it.

The conversation then turns to the bigger picture of the postseason, as Brock lays out his picks to reach the Super Bowl — and ultimately win it all. Which teams are built for playoff football? Which quarterbacks can thrive under pressure? And what separates contenders from pretenders as the margins get thinner in January?

With expert analysis on NFL playoff matchups, weather impact games, coaching strategy, and Super Bowl predictions, this episode delivers everything NFL fans are looking for during the most exciting time of the season.

If you’re an NFL fan, love playoff football, or want insight from a former NFL quarterback, this episode of Unlocked is for you.

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💬 Drop a comment: How much do you think the weather will matter in Chicago — and who’s winning the Super Bowl?

Unlocked with Lance Taylor & Brock Huard — unlocking playoff football. 🏈

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SEC Superiority DEAD? Is Indiana One of CFB's Best Teams Ever? | Joel Klatt Talks College Football Jan 13, 2026

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Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging, must-watch conversation on college football and the evolving College Football Playoff. We begin with Indiana’s dismantling of Oregon and the Hoosiers’ march to the national championship game. If Indiana goes on to beat Miami, where would this team rank among the greatest teams in college football history? And has Curt Cignetti passed Kirby Smart and others to become the best head coach in the sport?

Joel also delivers a bold hot take, arguing that the long-running narrative of SEC superiority is dead. We discuss Ty Simpson receiving massive offers to return to college football via the transfer portal and whether Trinidad Chambliss' case for another year of eligibility at Ole Miss.

Finally, we zoom out and tackle one of the biggest debates in the sport: What is the right number of teams for the College Football Playoff?

If you’re a fan of CFP analysis, Indiana football, national championship debate, SEC vs. national power shifts, and unfiltered insight from one of college football’s top voices, this episode is for you.

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TNR 1/12/26 - Hour 3 | Transfer Portal Updates, Indiana DESTROYS Oregon! Jan 12, 2026

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Joel Klatt talks college football

The Transfer Portal was not kind to The Alabama Crimson Tide over the weekend. For starters, former Auburn Tigers receiver Cam Coleman selected the Texas Longhorns. Alabama Football was thought to be, at least, a possibility for Coleman. Later that same day, running back Hollywood Smothers - an Alabama commitment - dropped his Bama commit and also went to Texas.

Where does Alabama go next in the Portal?

Speaking of Texas Football, the Longhorns 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?

Former Alabama QB Ty Simpson is not in the portal, he’s headed to the NFL Draft. However, reports say he may be offered as much as $6.5 Million to play college football elsewhere.

Where are you on Alabama and Auburn Football in the Portal with 4 days left?

Has the Big Ten overtaken the SEC?

Indiana playing for the national championship

PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light!

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TNR 1/12/26 - Hour 2 | Auburn Hoops WIN, Bama LOSES, & Has the Big 10 OVERTAKEN the SEC? Jan 12, 2026

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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. The win is the first SEC win for Auburn, and the best win year for Steven Pearl. Hear what the head coach had to say. Up Next: On the road at Missouri, Wednesday at 6:00

Alabama Basketball suffered a disappointing loss to Texas Basketball 92-88. Alabama coach Nate Oats was not pleased with his team’s effort. Hear what the Bama coach had to say. Up Next: Tuesday at Mississippi State Basketball 8:00 SECN

Has the Big 10 overtaken the SEC?

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TNR 1/12/26 - Hour 1 | BAD Portal Weekend for Alabama & CRITICISM for Dan Lanning! Jan 12, 2026

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The Transfer Portal was not kind to The Alabama Crimson Tide over the weekend. For starters, former Auburn Tigers receiver Cam Coleman selected the Texas Longhorns. Alabama Football was thought to be, at least, a possibility for Coleman. Later that same day, running back Hollywood Smothers - an Alabama commitment - dropped his Bama commit and also went to Texas.

Where does Alabama go next in the Portal?

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

The Oregon Ducks are not there, does Dan Lanning have a post season problem?

Former Alabama QB Ty Simpson is not in the portal, he’s headed to the NFL Draft. However, reports say he may be offered as much as $6.5 Million to play college football elsewhere.

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Is College Football Broken? NIL, Transfer Portal Chaos, SEC Decline & Alabama’s Identity Crisis Jan 12, 2026

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The college football landscape is changing fast — and not everyone is convinced it’s for the better.

In this episode, we dive deep into the transfer portal, NIL money, and the current state of the SEC, with a heavy focus on Alabama football and where the program is headed under Kalen DeBoer.

🔥 Key Topics Discussed:

• Are NIL and the transfer portal turning college football players into mercenaries?

• Why constant roster turnover is hurting chemistry, physicality, and overall play

• Alabama losing Isaiah Horton and Wilkin Formby — what it really means

• Concerns about Alabama’s lack of toughness, poor run game, and physical decline

• Why Alabama must return to its bully-ball identity to win at the highest level

• Belief in Kalen DeBoer — but why Year 3 is the real measuring stick

• The challenge of replacing nearly the entire Alabama offense

• Ole Miss vs. Miami reaction — respect for Pete Golding and Miami’s defense

• Why the SEC feels weaker than ever and what the bowl results revealed

• Ty Simpson declaring for the NFL Draft — strengths, concerns, and pro outlook

• Early breakdown of Alabama’s next QB battle: Keelon Russell vs. Austin Mack

Is the SEC still the gold standard? Can Alabama adapt and thrive in the NIL era? And is college football losing what made it great in the first place?

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TNR 1/9/26 - Hour 3 | SEC Left Out AGAIN! Is Mario Cristobal Actually A GOOD Coach? Jan 09, 2026

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SEC left out of national championship again

Is Mario Cristobal actually a good coach?

Will the Indiana - Oregon winner beat Miami?

Transfer Portal Update

Is LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin now scrambling for a quarterback from the Portal? Where does LSU Football turn next?

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TNR 1/9/26 - Hour 2 | Oregon vs. Indiana Preview & Auburn MOVES ON from Controversial Loss onto Arkansas Jan 09, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers play host to the red hot Arkansas Razorbacks tomorrow at 5PM on ESPN. How can Auburn Basketball pick up the pieces and move on after the controversial loss? Can Steven Pearl avoid the 0-3 start?

Terms of Steven Pearl's contract released

The College Football Playoffs continue tonight, as well #5 Oregon facing #1 Indiana (-3.5) in the Peach Bowl at 6:30 on ESPN. Which team would give us the bast game facing Miami?

How can Oregon Football make this game different from the earlier loss to Indiana Football?

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas

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