The Next Round

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Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown, and Lance Taylor bring decades of chemistry, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs to the biggest stories in sports every weekday. Rooted in the heart of SEC country, The Next Round goes deep on SEC football, college sports, the NFL, breaking news, game-day storylines, picks and predictions, and whatever else has the sports world talking. Along the way, expect conversations with athletes, coaches, insiders, and newsmakers, plus the pop culture, food arguments, fan questions, and unexpected detours that have always been part of the show. It’s informed sports talk without taking itself too seriously, from three hosts who know the games, know each other, and aren’t afraid to disagree.

  1. 1d ago

    The Next Round: UCLA a Playoff Lock? Miami Flying Close to the Sun, Norvell Out at FSU & NFL Chaos

    Is there any true lock in the College Football Playoff picture? The panel debates whether undefeated UCLA (first time since 2005) is the safest bet thanks to the Big Ten’s automatic access, while Miami continues to fly dangerously close to the sun with limited quality wins. Wake Forest is rolling after Jake Dickert’s strong start, setting up a potential ACC championship rematch, and the hosts question if a two-loss Miami still gets in. Florida State has finally pulled the trigger on Mike Norvell after a disastrous 4-17 stretch in the ACC since the 2023 playoff snub. The search heats up with names like Jake Dickert, Jimbo Fisher, Glenn Schumann, and others as the Seminoles face a tough coaching market with NIL and conference uncertainty. Other college football highlights include Lincoln Riley’s bizarre prepared statement after USC’s win over Ohio State, the boring but decisive Cocktail Party (Florida-Georgia), Indiana’s wild survival against Minnesota featuring back-to-back 60-yard field goals, Auburn’s collapse against Ole Miss, South Carolina’s statement win at Oklahoma (putting Brent Venables on the hot seat), and the chaotic AP Top 25 with UCLA, Kentucky, and Wake Forest rising while Ohio State falls. On the NFL side, it was pure chaos: the Buccaneers win a game without completing a pass in a monsoon, Lamar Jackson returns for one play before a thumb injury forces him to IR, the Ravens’ quarterback situation implodes, Dallas falls in overtime to the Cardinals with Gardner Minshew, and the Chiefs blow a double-digit lead to Denver. Plus discussion on the worst divisions, Super Bowl contenders, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Next Round: UCLA a Playoff Lock? Miami Flying Close to the Sun, Norvell Out at FSU & NFL Chaos

  2. 4d ago

    The Next Round: College Football Week 10 Picks: Ohio State-USC, Georgia-Florida & NFL Predictions

    It's Football Friday on The Next Round! Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor break down a massive college football Week 10 slate, including Ohio State vs. USC, Georgia vs. Florida, Auburn vs. Ole Miss, and the mounting pressure on Lincoln Riley. Plus, breaking news surrounding Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and the latest Heisman Trophy race featuring Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney. Sports betting analyst Todd Fuhrman joins the show with college football picks, point spread analysis, and NFL Week 9 predictions, including Vikings vs. Lions. The crew also discusses Green Bay's win over Carolina, the College Football Playoff picture, Clemson vs. Florida State, and a viral Red Baron pizza prank that turned into an unexpected payday. Get the latest college football predictions, SEC analysis, NFL picks, and sports headlines with The Next Round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Next Round: College Football Week 10 Picks: Ohio State-USC, Georgia-Florida & NFL Predictions

  3. 5d ago

    The Next Round: Alabama vs. LSU Showdown, College Football Playoff Chaos & Clay Travis

    College football chaos is heating up, and The Next Round is breaking down the biggest games, playoff scenarios, and championship contenders! Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor are joined by Mick Gillespie to preview Alabama vs. LSU, examine Kalen DeBoer's offensive struggles, and debate whether the Crimson Tide can survive a dangerous trip to Baton Rouge. Plus, the crew explores potential College Football Playoff upsets, including Georgia vs. Florida, Auburn vs. Ole Miss, and Arizona vs. Texas Tech. The guys also celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series championship, debate which NFL and NBA franchises could win their first title, and discuss the future of Major League Baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Next Round: Alabama vs. LSU Showdown, College Football Playoff Chaos & Clay Travis

  4. 6d ago

    The Next Round: Lincoln Riley on the HOT SEAT! Arch Manning Transfer Bombshell & USC Football in Crisis

    Is Lincoln Riley finished at USC? Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor break down the growing pressure on the Trojans' head coach following an embarrassing loss to Wisconsin, his uncertain future in Los Angeles, and whether Baylor or Texas Tech could be his next destination. Plus, Ohio State faces a dangerous road matchup against USC with quarterback Julian Sayin sidelined. Meanwhile, ESPN analyst Jordan Rodgers drops a bombshell suggestion: Arch Manning should consider leaving Texas! Could Ole Miss, LSU, or Miami be a better fit for the Longhorns quarterback? On3's Andy Staples joins the conversation to discuss Lincoln Riley's future, Arch Manning's development, and the biggest storylines in college football. Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays keep their World Series hopes alive against the Milwaukee Brewers, the guys discuss the possibility of an MLB lockout, and NFL power rankings shake up the professional football conversation. It's college football controversy, coaching hot seats, transfer portal speculation, NFL analysis, and more on The Next Round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Next Round: Lincoln Riley on the HOT SEAT! Arch Manning Transfer Bombshell & USC Football in Crisis

  5. Oct 27

    The Next Round: Oregon's Nightmare Gets Worse: Dante Moore OUT, Eagles Collapse & College Football Chaos

    Oregon football's nightmare season takes another devastating turn as quarterback Dante Moore is officially ruled out for the remainder of the year. Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor break down Dan Lanning's announcement, the Ducks' College Football Playoff collapse, and whether Oregon will ever win a national championship. Plus, the Philadelphia Eagles continue their shocking NFL downfall, the Dallas Cowboys roll on Monday Night Football, and the Milwaukee Brewers move closer to a World Series championship. The guys also dive into the College Football Playoff race, Miami, Utah and UCLA's undefeated seasons, Clemson's offensive disaster, and the biggest potential college football upsets. It's another packed edition of The Next Round, featuring college football analysis, NFL reactions, predictions, and plenty of laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Next Round: Oregon's Nightmare Gets Worse: Dante Moore OUT, Eagles Collapse & College Football Chaos

  6. Oct 26

    The Next Round: Alabama Survives Texas A&M, Tennessee Stunned & College Football Playoff Chaos

    Another wild college football weekend has shaken up the SEC and College Football Playoff race, and The Next Round's Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor break down the biggest wins, stunning losses, and championship implications from Week 8. Alabama survives Texas A&M despite major injuries and continued offensive struggles, South Carolina shocks Tennessee in a penalty-filled showdown, LSU dominates Auburn, and Texas keeps its playoff hopes alive with a dramatic victory over Ole Miss. The guys examine Kalen DeBoer's concerns about Alabama's rushing attack, Keelan Russell's performance, Rico Scott's breakout game, Josh Heupel's costly penalties, Shane Beamer's response to Tennessee conspiracy theories, and Lane Kiffin's LSU team emerging as a serious SEC contender. Plus, they discuss Arch Manning's inconsistent performance, Auburn's embarrassing collapse, the growing possibility of three-loss SEC playoff teams, and what lies ahead for Georgia, Alabama, LSU, Tennessee, and Ole Miss. Later, the conversation shifts to the NFL, including the Seattle Seahawks' dominant performance against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, the Cincinnati Bengals' comeback against the Baltimore Ravens, the Detroit Lions' win over the Green Bay Packers, and the latest NFL surprises. Join The Next Round on Sport & State for college football analysis, SEC news, playoff predictions, and the biggest stories from around the sports world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Next Round: Alabama Survives Texas A&M, Tennessee Stunned & College Football Playoff Chaos

  7. Oct 23

    The Next Round: Alabama-Auburn Basketball ERUPTS! LSU on Upset Alert & Arch Manning Under Fire

    The Next Round is LIVE from Auburn, Alabama, ahead of a massive SEC showdown between LSU and Auburn! Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor break down the Tigers' momentum following their stunning win over Georgia, the atmosphere expected at Jordan-Hare Stadium, and whether Auburn can pull off another upset against Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers. Plus, college football analyst Todd Furman joins the show to discuss the biggest games, betting lines, and potential upsets across the SEC and college football. Things got HEATED between Alabama and Auburn before the basketball season even started! The guys react to the wild exhibition matchup in Birmingham that featured a confrontation between Nate Oats and Steven Pearl, multiple player altercations, and a postgame incident that raised questions about possible disciplinary action. Plus, is Arch Manning running out of time at Texas? The Next Round examines Steve Sarkisian's handling of the Longhorns quarterback situation, Texas' upcoming battle with Ole Miss, and the surprising role of artificial intelligence in the Longhorns' play-calling decisions. The crew also breaks down Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears' win over the New England Patriots, the NFC North race, Indiana vs. Michigan, Tennessee vs. South Carolina, and the College Football Playoff picture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Next Round: Alabama-Auburn Basketball ERUPTS! LSU on Upset Alert & Arch Manning Under Fire

  8. Oct 22

    The Next Round: College Football Playoff Expansion, SEC vs. Big Ten Scheduling & NFL Week 7 Picks

    Could college football be headed for its biggest scheduling shakeup yet? On today's edition of The Next Round, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor break down Joel Klatt's prediction of a potential SEC vs. Big Ten scheduling alliance, the latest developments surrounding the 24-team College Football Playoff, and whether expansion could diminish the importance of the regular season. The guys examine CBS Sports' latest College Football Playoff contender tiers, debating where Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Alabama, Tennessee, Ole Miss, and other national championship hopefuls belong. Former NFL head coach Herm Edwards joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines around the league, including the struggling Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. Plus, the crew previews Patriots vs. Bears on Thursday Night Football, examines key NFL Week 7 matchups, and discusses the controversy surrounding an NFL international game in Paris. Clay Travis and Brooks Austin are also part of a loaded Thursday edition of The Next Round, featuring college football analysis, NFL predictions, SEC football discussion, and plenty of laughs along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Next Round: College Football Playoff Expansion, SEC vs. Big Ten Scheduling & NFL Week 7 Picks
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Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown, and Lance Taylor bring decades of chemistry, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs to the biggest stories in sports every weekday. Rooted in the heart of SEC country, The Next Round goes deep on SEC football, college sports, the NFL, breaking news, game-day storylines, picks and predictions, and whatever else has the sports world talking. Along the way, expect conversations with athletes, coaches, insiders, and newsmakers, plus the pop culture, food arguments, fan questions, and unexpected detours that have always been part of the show. It’s informed sports talk without taking itself too seriously, from three hosts who know the games, know each other, and aren’t afraid to disagree.

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