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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…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/10/26 - Hour 2 | SEC Power Rankings, SEC v. LSU De-Escalated?
TNR staff NFL playoff picks RIP Barry Melrose Remembering 9/11 SEC reputation games Sport & State founder Clay Travis joins the show Oklahoma travels to…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/10/26 - Hour 1 | Bryce Underwood Reaction & Early Heisman Favorites
Seahawks top Patriots in NFL opener Changes to timing protocols in college football QB drama at Michigan? Brian Kelly criticizes how Michigan is using Bryce…
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TNR 9/9/26 | Should Alabama Recognize CFB Playoff Appearances? Auburn OL Improvements
Alabama Crimson Tide fans are split on recognizing College Football Playoff appearances on the practice facility wall? This doesn’t meet the standard? The…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/9/26 - Hour 2 | Texas vs. Ohio State PREVIEW & CFP Expansion?
Chip Brown previews #1 Ohio State at #5 Texas What was the best game of college football's first week? Ohio State at Texas MAC appeals Western Michigan Hail…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/9/26 - Hour 1 | LSU Blinked at SEC’s “Ridiculous Threat” & NFL Survivor Pick
The latest in the LSU vs. the SEC saga Which team in college football impressed you the most in week 1? Dabo Swinney's fall from grace NFL Bold predictions and…
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Last Call | Keelon Russell SHINES in Alabama Debut — But Jake Coker Sees One Big Concern
Former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie on Last Call on The Next Round to break down the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 48-10 season-opening win…
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Brock Huard on the Biggest QB Questions in College Football and the NFL
Former NFL quarterback and college football analyst Brock Huard joins The Next Round to break down the biggest storylines from Week 1 across college football…
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Geoff Collins: LSU Just Sent a WARNING to College Football
Former Georgia Tech head coach and longtime college football assistant Geoff Collins joins The Next Round to break down the biggest stories and performances…
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TNR 9/8/26 - Hour 4 | Dabo Is UPSET Being Asked About the Roster & Brock Huard Joins the Show
Brock Huard talks college football and NFL Dabo Swinney upset with question about Clemson's roster construction Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama…
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TNR 9/8/26 - Hour 3 | Keelon Russell Swagger, Best and Worst From Auburn’s Win
SEC vs. LSU Lane Kiffin on keeping his team focused after big opening win Florida State power outage Is a corporate patch coming soon to Alabama's uniforms?…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/8/26 - Hour 2 | Was Lane Kiffin’s Speech Really “Leaked”? Week Two UPSET ALERT! NFL MVP Picks
NFL week 1 Who will be the NFL MVP? Arion Carter donating $427 to cancer research for every tackle College football UPSET ALERT Jon Sumrall unhappy with…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/8/26 - Hour 1 | SMU BEATS Florida State? Is Mike Norvell BEYOND SAVING?
Is Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell beyond saving as Florida State Football coach? The SMU Mustangs overcame four turnovers to win 27-24 in…
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TNR 9/7/26 | Did Alabama Improve the OL? Same Auburn Offense as Before? SEC Power Rankings
After one look at the new Alabama offensive line, do you feel better about Alabama up front? What was your reaction to Keelon Russell in week one? Are the…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/7/26 - Hour 2 | The DEATH of Clemson Football & Faizon Brandon SHINES!
On3's Andy Staples talks college football The LSU Tigers dominated the Clemson Tigers 51-10 Saturday night in Baton Rouge. It was the single most impressive…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/7/26 - Hour 1 | Is LSU #1? Western Michigan JOBBED by Big Ten
One dollar bet pays out $130,000 LSU mauls Clemson in Lane Kiffin's debut Ole Miss survives test from Louisville Was Western Michigan robbed at Michigan?…
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Monday Morning Live 9/7/26 | Is LSU REALLY This Good? Lane Kiffin Stuns Clemson + Alabama, Auburn Week 1 Reaction
Welcome back to Monday Morning Live, hosted by ESPN analyst Tom Luginbill and Jim Dunaway of The Next Round! LSU destroys Clemson, Keelon Russell makes his…
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Last Call Post-Game Show | Alabama vs. East Carolina POST-GAME REACTIONS!
Join veteran broadcaster Mick Gillispie to recap the Alabama Crimson Tide's season opener vs. the East Carolina Pirates in the first round of the 2025 College…
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TNR 9/4/26 - Hour 3 | Alabama’s Keelon Russell Expectations
Alabama releases depth chart for season opener Our week 1 Kalshi picks in college football Auburn vs. Baylor preview Alexander Shunnarah's picks Ryan Grubb on…
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TNR 9/4/26 - Hour 4 | Auburn’s Path to Victory: Defense, BWW Pick 3
Pick 3 - staff picks Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! Clemson at LSU preview…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/4/26 - Hour 2 | Clemson at LSU: The Actual Game, Florida Gators Expectations
Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas Trouble at North Carolina? Ole Miss vs. Louisville preview Expectations for Florida in Jon Sumrall's first season SUBSCRIBE…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/4/26 - Hour 1 | Colorado Walks it Off & Rutgers BLOWN OUT
Week one of the college football season started with a bang Thursday night. The Colorado Buffaloes started the weekend with a walk off blocked field goal at…
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The Connor O'Gara Show EP. 11 | Lane Kiffin’s LSU Chaos Is Actually GENIUS? Week 1 Reactions
College football Week 1 is officially here — and Conor O’Gara and Jim Dunaway have plenty to unpack on the latest episode of The Conor O’Gara Show. Was all the…
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TNR 9/3/26 - Hour 4 | Alabama’s EJ Crowell a BREAKOUT STAR? Expectations Against ECU
Alabama Football is finally back, and one of the most intriguing players to watch Saturday is five-star freshman running back EJ Crowell. Could the talented…
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TNR 9/3/26 - Hour 3 | Auburn QB Byrum Makes a LEAP & the LSU/Clemson CIRCUS!
Week 1 games Auburn opens season vs. Baylor Buzz for Lane Kiffin's debut at LSU The battle between LSU, the SEC and the NCAA heads to a Louisiana courtroom…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/3/26 - Hour 1 | Former USC RB CALLS OUT Lincoln Riley & Dabo Swinney PUSHES BACK!
College football Week 1 is here! Details from Lane Kiffin book Dabo Swinney and the owner of the Innisfree Irish Pub are pushing back on the stories of Lane…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/3/26 - Hour 2 | SEC vs. LSU Courtroom SHOWDOWN Today!
Gene Chizik talks college football NFL predictions Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza is on a short list of #1 overall QB picks. Rams and 49ers embark on…
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TNR 9/2/26 - Hour 4 | Are People SLEEPING on Alabama? Ole Miss TAKES ON Louisville!
Jackson Koivun selected to represent the US at Presidents Cup Are people sleeping on Alabama? Ole Miss takes on Louisville Our daily 4 Downs presented by…
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TNR 9/2/26 - Hour 3 | Auburn’s Secret Sauce and Week 1 MEANINGFUL Games!
Kalshi Picks: Five meaningful games for week one Auburn opens season vs. Baylor Matt Mosley previews Baylor vs. Auburn PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/2/26 - Hour 2 | Tennessee Volunteers EMBARRASS Big 12 & 2026’s Fernando Mendoza
Who finishes first and last in the NFC South? Pat White finally having jersey retired at West Virginia Alabama opens season vs. East Carolina Which college…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/2/26 - Hour 1 | MULTIPLE SEC Teams Looking to Add NFL Players? CFB Week One Stars
Multiple SEC schools looking to add former NFL players to roster? Auburn takes on Baylor in Atlanta CFB week 1 storylines Eric Mac Lain talks ACC Football…
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Last Call | Alabama vs ECU Preview: Keelon Russell’s First Start + BIG Questions for the Tide
Alabama football is back, and Last Call is breaking down everything surrounding the Crimson Tide’s season opener against East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium…
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TNR 9/1/26 - Hour 4 | Auburn’s HUGE Week 1 Edge
Bobby Carpenter talks college football Auburn vs. Baylor Week 1 preview Why Auburn may have a roster advantage over Baylor Byrum Brown and Alex Golesh’s new…
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TNR 9/1/26 - Hour 3 | SEC Considering LSU Expulsion?! Keelon Russell a WILDCARD?
Clemson names Christopher Vizzina QB1 LSU vs. Clemson Week 1 The Keelon Russell era officially begins at Alabama. The former five-star quarterback will make…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/1/26 - Hour 1 | College Football Upset Alert! Was Joel Klatt Correct on Auburn and Texas A&M?
Joel Klatt riles up Auburn and Texas fans Lane Kiffin leaning into the villain role LSU vs. the SEC College football upset alert Who wins the Heisman trophy?…
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TNR on Sport & State 9/1/26 - Hour 2 | Matt Moscona Joins & Lane Kiffin Given Holy Water by Media
Matt Moscona joins the show Lane Kiffin gifted holy water by LSU media Auburn Women's Basketball's unique strategy to get tougher East Mississippi legend Buddy…
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TNR 8/31/26 | Alabama Finds Their Defensive Key? Baylor QB DJ Lagway a QB to Fear for Auburn?
College Football Game Week is Here! The LSU Tigers remain the center of attention in the NFL Player back to college football discussion. Will that impact their…
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TNR on Sport & State 8/31/26 - Hour 2 | Who WON the LSU Breakup? BEST and WORST Coaching in Week 0!
Who did the worst coaching job in week 0? Who did the best coaching job in week 0? Leonard Fournette gifts #5 chain to DJ Pickett Who won the breakup? Biggest…
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TNR on Sport & State 8/31/26 - Hour 1 | Week One Is HERE! Is Virginia FOR REAL?
Memphis makes statement in win at UNLV Virginia dominates NC State Aaron Donald officially returning to the Los Angeles Rams Notable NFL cuts USC debuts in…
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"The Film Guy" Brooks Austin’s 3 BOLDEST College Football Predictions for 2026
“The Film Guy” Brooks Austin joins The Next Round to break down the biggest storylines entering the 2026 college football season. Brooks explains what Keelon…
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TNR 8/28/26 | Key Player for Alabama Defense, Auburn the Next Indiana, Three Guarantees
Today is our annual Three Guarantees Show. We want your three boldest predictions for the upcoming season. Do any of these make your list? Alabama Crimson Tide…
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TNR on Sport & State 8/28/26 - Hour 1 | Our Annual Three Guarantees Show!
Recapping our kickoff party Chris Sale shuts out Dodgers to complete Braves' sweep Ty Simpson impresses again NFL preseason Youngstown State's upside-down logo…
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TNR on Sport & State 8/28/26 - Hour 2 | Can Trinidad Chambliss win the Heisman?
Today is our annual Three Guarantees Show. We look for your three boldest predictions for the 2026 College Football season. Do any of these make your list?…
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The Connor O'Gara Show EP. 10 | Nick Saban Documentary Has Us HYPED + ESPN Changing College Football TV
Connor O’Gara and Jim Dunaway are back for Episode 10 of The Connor O’Gara Show, diving into the biggest debates surrounding how we watch — and remember —…
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TNR 8/27/26 - Hour 4 | Alabama Football: Not Afraid to Pay, Auburn Depth
Alabama Football general manager Courtney Morgan is pushing back on the narrative that the Crimson Tide can’t—or won’t—spend big money on its roster. “We are…
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TNR 8/27/26 - Hour 3 | Five Worst CFB Power Teams
We also rank the five worst Power Conference teams entering the 2026 college football season and dive into the growing battle between LSU and the SEC over…
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TNR on Sport & State 08/27/26 - Hour 2 | Brands That Took a Step BACK & RIP the ESPN Ticker
White Board: Three brands that have taken a step back in Sports, Pop Culture and Consumer. RIP ESPN's ticker during college football games Clay Travis joins…
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TNR on Sport & State - Hour 1 | Five Best CFB Weekends, QBs Under the MOST PRESSURE
What are the best never leave your couch weekends in 2026? Thomas Castellanos commits to Texas Tech College football coaches under pressure QBs under the most…
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Last Call | Alabama Has a NEW Defensive Breakout Star? Jake Coker Reacts to Luke Mets’ Rise
Former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker and Mick Gillispie break down the latest surrounding Alabama Crimson Tide football as the 2026 college football season…
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Tom Hart: Don’t Overlook Alabama While Everyone Talks Texas and Lane Kiffin
ESPN play-by-play announcer Tom Hart joins The Next Round to discuss the next chapter of his broadcasting career as he joins a new college football crew after…
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TNR 8/26/26 | Does Alabama’s No. 12 Come With TOO MUCH Pressure? Who is Faster: Golesh or Malzahn
Does wearing No. 12 at Alabama come with a different level of pressure? The jersey carries one of the richest quarterback legacies in Alabama Crimson Tide…
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TNR on Sport & State 8/26/26 - Hour 1 | SEC v. LSU: Showdown Coming?
Conferences take stand against pros coming back to college ESPN's top 100 players in college football College football award projections Little League World…
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TNR on Sport & State 8/26/26 - Hour 2 | One Stat That Could Win the SEC for Eight Teams
Expectations for Tennessee with Faizon Brandon at QB Expectations for Arch Manning and Texas How Aaron Philo won Florida's QB battle What Keelon Russell brings…
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Danny Kanell Talks College Football | LSU’s Chemistry Test, Underrated QBs & Mike Norvell’s Future
Danny Kanell joins The Next Round to break down some of the biggest storylines heading into the college football season. How important is team chemistry in the…
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Last Call | Jake Coker on Keelon Russell: What Alabama Fans Should Expect From QB1
Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and national champion Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for a deep dive into the latest Alabama Football storylines, led…
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TNR 8/25/26 | Alabama OC on Keelon Russell, Auburn’s Mock Game Week, SEC QB Comps
Keelon Russell is officially Alabama’s starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season. The former five-star recruit beat out veteran Austin Mack for…
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TNR on Sport & State 08/25/26 - Hour 2 | First LOSS for SEC Teams, Sark on Pros in College
First loss for SEC teams NFL division winners Which NFL teams take a step back? Steve Sarkisian on NFL players returning to college football SUBSCRIBE…
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TNR on Sport & State 8/25/26 - Hour 1 | Lane Kiffin Happy As the VILLAIN & Ole Miss Called the FBI?
Lane Kiffin embracing the villain role? The wild world of college football Did Ole Miss have the FBI sweep the building for bugs after Lane Kiffin left? Blaze…
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Tom Luginbill | Keelon Russell Takes Over Alabama + Could Tennessee be the SEC’s Surprise Team?
Tom Luginbill joins The Next Round to break down some of the biggest storylines across the SEC and college football as the 2026 season approaches. Alabama has…
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TNR 8/24/26 | Alabama Names Keelon Russell QB1, Auburn’s DJ Durkin Anchor + LSU’s WILD Roster Move
The Alabama Crimson Tide have their starting quarterback — and it’s Keelon Russell. The former five-star recruit beat out senior Austin Mack during fall camp…
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TNR on Sport & State 8/24/26 | Alabama, Tennessee and Arkansas Name QBs, LSU Playing Too Loose?
The Alabama Crimson Tide names Keelon Russell as starting QB. What do Alabama Football fans expect from the New QB The Tennessee Volunteers have reportedly…