The Next Round

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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. 3D AGO

    TNR 5/7/26 - Hour 2 | BEST CFB Coaches v. Top 25

    Birmingham Stallions QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson joins the show We also dive into the best current college football coaches against Top 25 opponents, including why Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has such an impressive winning percentage but a few puzzling losses. Plus, we look at Oregon head coach Dan Lanning’s ranked-game résumé and what it says about the Ducks’ championship ceiling. The Players Era Tournament is growing in college basketball, and both Alabama and Auburn are involved. What does that mean for the future of big-money college hoops events? Will Aaron Rodgers be back for the Pittsburgh Steelers? Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! 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 Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m
  2. 3D AGO

    CFP Expansion: Who Wants 24 Teams (and Who Doesn’t)? | Matt Hayes Talks College Football on TNR

    Get ready for a deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping the future of college football as USA Today’s Matt Hayes joins The Next Round! 🏈 In this conversation, we break down the most pressing issues across the sport—from potential College Football Playoff expansion to the growing power dynamics between conferences and television networks. If you're a die-hard fan of the SEC, Big Ten, or the national landscape as a whole, this episode is packed with insight you won’t want to miss. 🔥 Topics Covered: The AFCA’s recommendation for maximum participation in the College Football Playoff Is a 24-team playoff closer than we think? Is SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey standing alone in opposing expansion? What happens to conference championship games if the playoff grows? How much pressure is on Lane Kiffin to win quickly at LSU? Could college football programs eventually negotiate their own TV deals? Matt Hayes brings expert analysis, insider perspective, and bold opinions on where the sport is heading next. 👍 If you love college football content like this: Smash the LIKE button SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round for more interviews, analysis, and breaking news Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do you want a 24-team playoff? Should conference title games stick around? 📺 Stay tuned to The Next Round—your home for college football conversation, SEC talk, and the biggest voices in the game. #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff #SEC #BigTen #LaneKiffin #TheNextRound #LSU #football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  3. 4D AGO

    TNR 5/6/26 - Hour 3 | Best Format for CFP Expansion?

    What is the best format if the College Football Playoff expands to 24? The Kentucky Wildcats and head coach Mark Pope make a massive PR mistake. Who is the Kentucky Basketball “idea guy”? College football coaches are pushing for major postseason changes — and they could reshape the sport again. The American Football Coaches Association reportedly wants three big things: no conference championship games, a bigger College Football Playoff, and the season finished by mid-January. Would that fix college football’s postseason… or create even more problems? Patrick Mahomes injury update Toughest and easiest schedules in the NFL PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! 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 Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
65 Ratings

About

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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