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 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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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 Series Happy national dog day! ...
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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 to Alabama's...
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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...
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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 the...
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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...
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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: @NextRoundLive - ...
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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...
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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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