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. Broadcasting from Birmingham, Alabama, 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. New episodes drop Monday through Friday.

Brooks Austin “The Film Guy” – Ryan Grubb Under Fire: What the Alabama Film REALLY Shows

Is the criticism of Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb fair—and does the film back it up? “The Film Guy” Brooks Austin joins The Next...
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Clay Travis: Tennessee BULLIED Alabama—Have Expectations Changed?

Clay Travis says Tennessee BULLIED Alabama! The Sport & State founder joins The Next Round to break down the Volunteers’ dominating defense against the...
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Are the Vikings Legit? Are the Rams Fixable? Herm Edwards Talks NFL

Herm Edwards joins The Next Round to break down the biggest NFL storylines, from the Los Angeles Rams’ struggles and the Los Angeles Chargers’...
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TNR 10/22/26 – Hour 4 | Ranked the 5 UNDEFEATED Teams!

🏆 RANKING COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S FIVE UNDEFEATED POWER FOUR TEAMS Only five unbeaten Power Four teams remain: Miami, BYU, Texas Tech, UCLA, and Utah! Which team...
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TNR 10/22/26 – Hour 3 | Alabama vs Texas: Who’s Under MORE CFP Pressure?

🔥 ALABAMA vs. TEXAS: WHO'S UNDER MORE PRESSURE TO WIN? The College Football Playoff race is heating up, and two of the SEC's biggest...
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TNR on Sport & State 10/22/26 – Hour 2 | Oregon Injury Update & Remembering Chuck Amato

🦆 OREGON INJURY UPDATE: CAN THE DUCKS SURVIVE? Oregon visits Illinois on Saturday, October 24, without quarterback Dante Moore or receiver Evan Stewart, both ruled...
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TNR on Sport & State 10/22/26 – Hour 1 | Who’s REALLY Elite in College Football?

🏈 Who are the REAL national championship contenders in college football? Is Miami the team to beat, or are Ohio State, BYU, Georgia, Notre...
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Is Alabama Being Written Off Too Soon? | Texas in Trouble? | Chris Doering Talks SEC Football

Should Alabama or Texas fans be more worried? SEC Network analyst and Florida Gators legend Chris Doering joins The Next Round to break down...
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TNR 10/21/26 – Hour 4 | SEC QB Midseason Grades & Should the CFP Expand to 24 Teams?

🏆 24-TEAM COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: WHAT RULES WOULD WE CHANGE? College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams is under serious consideration, potentially beginning in 2027....
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TNR 10/21/26 – Hour 3 | Is Kalen DeBoer REALLY Alabama’s Problem?

🐘 KALEN DeBOER: ARE ALABAMA FANS GETTING IT WRONG? Following Alabama's losses to Georgia and Tennessee, frustration is growing in Tuscaloosa. Some Crimson Tide fans...
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