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.

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 TNR staff's 3 guarantees for the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 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 pressure...
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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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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 approaches...
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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...
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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...
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