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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. 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. Perfect for fans of: SEC Sports Podcasts College Football Shows Daily Sports News & Analysis NFL Talk & Betting Insights Sports Personalities & Athlete Interviews Regular segments include: Game previews & post-game breakdowns Picks, predictions & betting content Interviews with coaches, players & analysts Listener Q&A & pop culture crossover topics Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Watch us LIVE on YouTube every day from 9:00am-noon Subscribe now and never miss The Next Round of sports talk.  Visit our website, read our blog and watch us live at nextroundlive.com

  1. 5 hr ago

    Last Call | Is Notre Dame Getting an Unfair College Football Playoff Advantage?

    Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for another episode of Last Call, featuring a wide-ranging discussion about Alabama football, the transfer portal, conference realignment, the College Football Playoff, NIL and the changing structure of college athletics. Jake and Mick break down the rebuilt Pac-12 and attempt to name the schools joining the new-look conference, including Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, Texas State and Gonzaga. Can the relaunched Pac-12 become a legitimate college football conference after losing programs such as USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington? The conversation then turns to Notre Dame’s special position in the College Football Playoff. Should the Fighting Irish receive a guaranteed CFP bid for finishing inside the top 12 despite not competing in a conference championship game? Jake and Mick debate whether Notre Dame’s independence gives the program an unfair advantage over teams from the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12. Jake also explains why Alabama’s recruiting strategy may increasingly focus on experienced players from the transfer portal, Group of Five programs and the FCS. Are proven veterans with toughness, fundamentals and college experience more valuable than highly rated high school prospects? The guys discuss how NIL and revenue sharing could turn smaller programs into a “farm league” for college football’s biggest brands. Plus, Jake shares his Independence Day plans at “the camp,” Mick prepares to watch fireworks at the ballpark, and the guys discuss the massive “flood mosquitoes” invading the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas. They also preview the 76th annual Choctaw Indian Fair in Philadelphia, Mississippi, featuring traditional stickball, concerts, cultural events and more. Let us know in the comments: Should Notre Dame receive an automatic College Football Playoff bid for finishing in the top 12? Is Alabama smart to prioritize experienced transfer portal players? Can the new Pac-12 become nationally relevant again? 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round for more Alabama football, SEC football, College Football Playoff and transfer portal coverage. #JakeCoker #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #CollegeFootball #TransferPortal #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NotreDameFootball #Pac12 #ConferenceRealignment #NIL #SECfootball #LastCall #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  2. 2 days ago

    Last Call | Alabama Football’s Trap Games Are TERRIFYING in 2026

    The countdown to Alabama football is officially on, and with 66 days until kickoff, the Crimson Tide’s 2026 season already looks loaded with danger spots. In this episode, the guys break down Alabama’s toughest schedule hurdles, including potential trap games at Mississippi State, Tennessee’s emotional home-field environment, Vanderbilt looming after LSU, and a brutal SEC slate featuring Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Auburn, and more. They also dive into the biggest questions surrounding Kalen DeBoer’s second season in Tuscaloosa: Can Alabama find a clear QB1 between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack? Will the offensive line take a step forward after losing NFL talent? Has DeBoer fully adjusted to life in the SEC? And can last season’s embarrassing 38-3 loss to Indiana fuel a more focused Crimson Tide team? Plus, the conversation turns to recent legal trouble involving former Alabama standout Terrion Arnold, the disappointment surrounding the news, and why young players must protect their futures by surrounding themselves with the right people. Like this video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe to The Next Round for more Alabama football, SEC football, and college football coverage all season long. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #CrimsonTide #AlabamaCrimsonTide #TerrionArnold #TheNextRound SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

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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. 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. Perfect for fans of: SEC Sports Podcasts College Football Shows Daily Sports News & Analysis NFL Talk & Betting Insights Sports Personalities & Athlete Interviews Regular segments include: Game previews & post-game breakdowns Picks, predictions & betting content Interviews with coaches, players & analysts Listener Q&A & pop culture crossover topics Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Watch us LIVE on YouTube every day from 9:00am-noon Subscribe now and never miss The Next Round of sports talk.  Visit our website, read our blog and watch us live at nextroundlive.com

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