The Next Round

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. Perfect for fans of: SEC Sports Podcasts College Football Shows Daily Sports News & Analysis NFL Talk & Betting Insights Sports Personalities & Athlete Interviews Regular segments include: Game previews & post-game breakdowns Picks, predictions & betting content Interviews with coaches, players & analysts Listener Q&A & pop culture crossover topics Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Watch us LIVE on YouTube every day from 9:00am-noon Subscribe now and never miss The Next Round of sports talk. Visit our website, read our blog and watch us live at nextroundlive.com

Episodes

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

January 14, 2026 • 53 mins
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 ...
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Ron Slay Talks SEC Basketball: Labaron Philon Shines for Bama, Auburn's Keyshawn Hall Getting HOT

January 14, 2026 • 19 mins
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 star...
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TNR 1/14/26 - Hour 2 | Curt Cignetti on How to Build a CFB Roster

January 14, 2026 • 60 mins
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 caree...
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TNR 1/14/26 - Hour 1 | Ty Simpson Got TOO MUCH Bama in Him & Steelers Coach STEPS DOWN?

January 14, 2026 • 61 mins
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 Na...
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TNR 1/13/26 - Hour 3 | Copy Off of Cignetti! Could Indiana WIN the Transfer Portal?

January 13, 2026 • 61 mins
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 PLUS, ...
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TNR 1/13/26 - Hour 2 | Transfer Portal MADNESS & Indiana vs. Miami PREVIEW

January 13, 2026 • 56 mins
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 th...
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TNR 1/13/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama at Mississippi State CRUCIAL? Transfer Portal Winners

January 13, 2026 • 61 mins
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 se...
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Unlocked | Could a First-Time Coach and QB Win the Super Bowl? | NFL Playoffs Breakdown

January 12, 2026 • 14 mins
🔥 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 forwar...
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Unlocked | Is Indiana REALLY an All-Time Great? + Alabama QB Ty Simpson’s Big-Money Decision

January 12, 2026 • 14 mins
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 ...
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Unlocked | How Much Will Weather Affect the NFL Playoffs?

January 12, 2026 • 13 mins
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...
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SEC Superiority DEAD? Is Indiana One of CFB's Best Teams Ever? | Joel Klatt Talks College Football

January 12, 2026 • 34 mins
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 th...
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TNR 1/12/26 - Hour 3 | Transfer Portal Updates, Indiana DESTROYS Oregon!

January 12, 2026 • 60 mins
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...
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TNR 1/12/26 - Hour 2 | Auburn Hoops WIN, Bama LOSES, & Has the Big 10 OVERTAKEN the SEC?

January 12, 2026 • 56 mins
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 ...
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TNR 1/12/26 - Hour 1 | BAD Portal Weekend for Alabama & CRITICISM for Dan Lanning!

January 12, 2026 • 62 mins
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 Champ...
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Is College Football Broken? NIL, Transfer Portal Chaos, SEC Decline & Alabama’s Identity Crisis

January 12, 2026 • 44 mins
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 ...
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TNR 1/9/26 - Hour 3 | SEC Left Out AGAIN! Is Mario Cristobal Actually A GOOD Coach?

January 9, 2026 • 50 mins
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? PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rum...
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TNR 1/9/26 - Hour 2 | Oregon vs. Indiana Preview & Auburn MOVES ON from Controversial Loss onto Arkansas

January 9, 2026 • 65 mins
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 faci...
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TNR 1/9/26 - Hour 1 | Miami BEATS Ole Miss, SEC Haters REJOICE!

January 9, 2026 • 63 mins
SEC Haters Rejoice! The SEC is not in the national championship game for the third straight season. The Miami Hurricanes beat the Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 in last night’s Fiesta Bowl. The win puts Miami Football in the National Championship game for the first time in 25 years. Are you happy to see “The U” back? Is Miami now the Cinderella? Did Ole Miss Football get hosed late? Rebels fans certainly think so, does Pete ...
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SEC Basketball Breakdown with SEC Network's Richard Hendrix | Alabama, Auburn, Vanderbilt & Arkansas

January 9, 2026 • 11 mins
SEC hoops is heating up 🔥 and SEC Network analyst Richard Hendrix joins The Next Round to break down everything happening across SEC Basketball as conference play ramps up. In this episode, we dive deep into Alabama’s loss at Vanderbilt — are the undefeated Commodores for real, and what must Nate Oats’ Crimson Tide fix to bounce back quickly? We also react to Auburn’s stunning buzzer-beater loss to Texas A&M, what it means for ...
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TNR 1/8/26 - Hour 3 | Biggest VILLAINS in College Football

January 8, 2026 • 56 mins
Biggest Villains in College Football Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk college football and NFL Do the old school Hurricanes Haters still hate Miami Football? The Alabama Crimson Tide fell 96-90 at the Vanderbilt Commodores last night. The loss drops Alabama Basketball to 11-4 overall and 1-1 in the SEC. Labaron Philon only played 19 minutes, Nate Oats explains why. Did the Alabama coach unintentionally fire...
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