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 8/27/26 – 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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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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