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 9/11/26 | Is Auburn’s Offense Byrum Brown or Bust? Alabama’s BIG Kentucky Concerns

Did Byrum Brown make the Auburn Tigers offense look better than it really was in Alex Golesh’s debut? And should Alabama fans be worried...
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TNR on Sport & State 9/11/26 – Hour 1 | Should Alabama Fans BE CONCERNED About Kentucky?

Remembering September 11th 25 years later 49ers hammer Rams in Australia Monday's headlines today Will Stein said WHAT?!? Should Alabama fans be concerned about Kentucky? San Diego State head...
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TNR on Sport & State 9/11/26 – Hour 2 | LSU vs. the SEC OVER? + MOST Watched Week 1 Games

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas Most watched games in college football week 1 Is LSU vs. the SEC over? Memphis at Boise State SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - ...
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The Connor O’Gara Show EP. 12 | Is Clemson in TROUBLE? Arch Manning’s Biggest Test + MICH-OU Preview

Can Arch Manning and Texas deliver against Ohio State? Is Bryce Underwood ready for Brent Venables and Oklahoma? And should Clemson actually be worried...
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Joel Klatt on Michigan’s Clock Controversy, Ohio State-Texas & Alabama’s Keelon Russell

FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation about the biggest storylines in the sport. Klatt discusses potential...
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TNR 9/10/26 | Alabama Injury Concerns? Auburn Needs More Jeremiah Cobb, Texas v. Ohio State

Are injuries becoming a real concern for the Alabama Crimson Tide heading into their SEC road test against the Kentucky Wildcats? Alabama starting right guard...
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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 Underwood Arch Manning...
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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 Michigan SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - ...
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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 “Alabama Third...
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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...
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