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  Last Call | Alabama vs Georgia: Jake Coker Reveals What Will DECIDE This SEC Showdown! 08.10.2026 50min

  🏈 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA! HURRICANE ISAÍAS! JAKE COKER'S SEC PICKS! Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie on Last Call, presented by Pearl River Resort, on The Next Round for an in-depth Alabama vs. Georgia preview, expert quarterback analysis, college football predictions, and some incredible stories from Coker's playing career! The No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs are preparing for a massive SEC showdown Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, but Hurricane Isaias could throw a major wrinkle into the matchup! Can Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide handle Kirby Smart's Bulldogs if rain and wind become factors at Bryant-Denny Stadium? 🌪️ ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA — WILL THE WEATHER CHANGE EVERYTHING? Jake takes us back to Alabama's unforgettable 38-10 victory over Georgia in rainy Athens in 2015. What was it actually like throwing a soaking-wet football? How do strong winds affect accuracy, arm strength, and offensive strategy? Coker shares firsthand insight into playing quarterback in brutal conditions and explains why Saturday's battle could be won or lost in the trenches. 🐘 KEELON RUSSELL vs. GUNNER STOCKTON — THE QB BREAKDOWN What makes Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell such a special talent? Coker breaks down Russell's elite arm strength, throwing mechanics, pocket awareness, and ability to make difficult throws. He explains how Alabama can use motion and tempo to attack Georgia's defense and why stopping the Bulldogs' rushing attack is critical to forcing Gunner Stockton into uncomfortable passing situations. Plus, Jake recalls his unforgettable touchdown connection with Calvin Ridley against Michigan State in the 2015 Cotton Bowl and explains why great quarterbacking often requires throwing to receivers you can't actually see! 💰 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS & PREDICTIONS Jake shares his best bets for a huge college football weekend: • Texas A&M (+3.5) at Missouri — Can the Aggies capitalize on a potential Tigers letdown? • Oklahoma (+8.5) vs. Texas — Could the Sooners shock Arch Manning and the Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry? • Penn State (-1.5) vs. USC — Can the Nittany Lions take advantage of home-field energy in the White Out at Beaver Stadium? 🔥 TARGETING, PLAYER SAFETY & FOOTBALL'S BIGGEST HITS Jake and Mick also discuss the controversial hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II. Are quarterbacks putting themselves in danger by sliding too late? Has football become too protective of offensive players? Coker shares the most violent hit he ever witnessed during his time at Florida State. 🇺🇸 Plus, Jake tells the behind-the-scenes story of meeting Donald Trump at an airport, reacts to his Trump-themed introduction video, and shares hurricane memories from the Alabama Gulf Coast. WATCH LAST CALL for Alabama football analysis, SEC predictions, college football betting discussions, and exclusive stories from a national championship quarterback! 👍 LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round, and COMMENT below: Who wins Alabama vs. Georgia, and will Hurricane Isaias impact the game? #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #JakeCoker #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #KeelonRussell #AlabamaVsGeorgia #TheNextRound #CollegeFootballPicks #LastCall SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Alabama vs. Georgia & SEC Basketball’s Team to Beat | SEC Network's Peter Burns Joins The Next Round 08.10.2026 19min

  SEC Network’s Peter Burns joins The Next Round to talk SEC basketball, Alabama vs. Georgia, College Football Playoff selection and the biggest questions across the Southeastern Conference! Are the Florida Gators the clear team to beat in SEC basketball—and who can challenge them? Peter weighs in on Florida’s place atop the conference conversation, the contenders chasing the Gators and how many SEC teams could earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. From conference bragging rights to March Madness expectations, we discuss the SEC’s depth and its potential tournament field. Plus, which school has the SEC’s best football and basketball coaching combination? We debate one of the most interesting questions in college sports: Who has the strongest leadership across BOTH programs? On the football side, Peter shares his thoughts on the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs showdown in Tuscaloosa. With two SEC heavyweights meeting in T-Town, we get his perspective on one of college football’s biggest matchups. We also discuss Peter’s SEC Network partner Chris Doering being named an SEC Legend and Peter’s upcoming trip to observe a mock College Football Playoff selection. What goes into the CFP selection process? How are teams evaluated, compared and debated? We talk about what Peter hopes to learn about the decisions that shape the playoff field. In this interview: 🏀 Florida basketball and the biggest threats to the Gators 🏀 SEC NCAA Tournament projections and March Madness expectations 🏈🏀 The SEC’s best football/basketball coaching combo 🏈 Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa 👏 Chris Doering’s SEC Legend recognition 🏆 A look ahead at the mock CFP selection experience Sound off in the comments: Who can challenge Florida in SEC basketball, and who wins Alabama vs. Georgia? 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more SEC football, college basketball, College Football Playoff debate and interviews with the biggest voices in sports. Turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation! #SECBasketball #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #FloridaGators #MarchMadness #CollegeFootballPlayoff #TheNextRound #RollTide #GoGators #GoDawgs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Clay Travis on Alabama–Georgia & the SEC’s Kickoff Time Problem 08.10.2026 13min

  Is Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell the BEST QB in college football? Sport & State founder Clay Travis joins The Next Round to preview Alabama vs. Georgia, explain his confidence in Russell and weigh in on the SEC kickoff times that have college football fans frustrated. Why are multiple must-watch SEC games competing in the same time slot while less compelling matchups get primetime? Clay discusses ESPN’s SEC scheduling and says he knows Tennessee is upset that its rivalry game against Alabama in Knoxville won’t be played in primetime. Should Alabama vs. Tennessee get the night-game spotlight? And are fans missing too much of the conference’s best football because of overlapping kickoffs? Then, it’s time to talk Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide. Clay shares his thoughts on Saturday’s SEC showdown and makes a bold statement about Alabama’s quarterback: he believes Keelon Russell is the best QB in college football. Hear his perspective on Russell and the Alabama–Georgia matchup as two of the sport’s biggest brands prepare to face off. From the Third Saturday in October to Alabama vs. Georgia, this conversation covers SEC football, college football TV scheduling and one of the biggest quarterback debates in the country. Join the conversation in the comments: • Is Keelon Russell the best quarterback in college football? • Who wins Saturday: Alabama or Georgia? • Should Alabama–Tennessee be a primetime game? LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football interviews, SEC analysis, Alabama football, Auburn football and conversations with the biggest voices in sports. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new video or live show! #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #SECFootball #ClayTravis #TheNextRound #RollTide #GoDawgs #Alabama #Georgia #Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR 10/8/26 - Hours 3 & 4 | Alabama vs Georgia WEATHER TWIST? Keelon Russell's Rise & Week 6 Picks 08.10.2026 1h 54min

  Alabama vs. Georgia is almost here, and the weather forecast could be taking a surprising turn! Could Saturday's massive SEC showdown in Tuscaloosa actually be played without rain? We're breaking down the latest forecast, Alabama QB Keelon Russell's development, the Crimson Tide's unsung offensive hero, Curt Cignetti's latest comments, and our biggest College Football Week 6 picks! Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, and Ryan Brown LIVE on The Next Round for the latest Alabama Crimson Tide football news, SEC football analysis, college football predictions, and more! 🏈 ALABAMA QB KEELON RUSSELL CONTINUES TO GROW What has impressed Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb the most about Keelon Russell's development? The Crimson Tide quarterback has shown tremendous growth in his command of the offense, pre-snap decision-making, and leadership. We examine what Grubb is seeing from his young QB and why Russell's progression could be critical against Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs defense. 🐘 ALABAMA'S UNSUNG HERO: JACKSON LLOYD While Keelon Russell and Alabama's explosive playmakers dominate the headlines, left tackle Jackson Lloyd is quietly making an enormous impact. How has the young offensive lineman handled the responsibility of protecting Russell's blind side? We discuss why Lloyd's steady performance deserves more recognition and what Alabama's offensive line must do against Georgia. 🌧️ GEORGIA VS. ALABAMA WEATHER UPDATE: CLEARING SKIES? Could Hurricane Isaias move through the region in time for Alabama and Georgia to play in relatively dry conditions? The latest forecast offers some hope for Saturday night's Top 10 showdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium, although dangerous weather remains a concern. We discuss the changing outlook, the potential impact on both teams, and what it could mean for Kalen DeBoer, Kirby Smart, Keelon Russell, and Georgia QB Gunner Stockton. 🔴 CURT CIGNETTI IS BEING CURT CIGNETTI! Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is bringing his trademark confidence and personality into another massive Big Ten matchup! The undefeated Hoosiers travel to Lincoln to face Matt Rhule's undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers. Can Indiana keep its winning streak alive, or will Nebraska deliver a statement victory at Memorial Stadium? 🏆 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 6 PICKS & PREDICTIONS We're picking some of the biggest games on the Week 6 schedule! From No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama to No. 7 Indiana at Nebraska and the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma, we're breaking down the matchups, potential upsets, and the games that could reshape the SEC standings, AP Top 25, and College Football Playoff race. 📞 SPECIAL GUEST: PETER BURNS Peter Burns joins The Next Round on the Alexander Shunnarah Hotline at 12:00 PM CT to discuss the latest in SEC and college football! Join the conversation LIVE! Drop your Alabama vs. Georgia prediction in the comments, tell us your biggest Week 6 upset pick, and let us know which teams you trust most! 👍 LIKE the stream, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round, and turn on notifications for daily college football coverage, Alabama football news, SEC analysis, and live sports talk. #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #CollegeFootball #KeelonRussell #SECFootball #RollTide #GoDawgs #IndianaFootball #CFB #TheNextRound SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 our Kalshi positions 00:10:30 will Alabama recognize Dennis Franchione this weekend? 00:22:00 weather update for Saturday in Tuscaloosa 00:32:45 SEC Network's Peter Burns 00:54:25 4 Downs 01:13:05 why isn't Alabama using EJ Crowell more? 01:19:30 unsung heroes for Alabama 01:24:15 is it surprising that a coach hasn't been fired yet? 01:30:10 Indiana at Nebraska preview 01:35:45 viewing menu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR on Sport & State 10/8/26 - Hour 2 | LSU Using FAKE Quotes for Motivation? 08.10.2026 52min

  🔥 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA: IS THE CRIMSON TIDE THE TARGET? No. 6 Alabama (5-0) welcomes No. 2 Georgia (5-0) to Tuscaloosa for one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season! Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs are preparing for a massive SEC showdown with national championship and College Football Playoff implications. But has Alabama become the team with the biggest target on its back? With quarterback Keelon Russell leading the Tide offense and Gunner Stockton commanding the Bulldogs, which program has the advantage? Is Georgia coming to Tuscaloosa with something to prove, or is Alabama ready to make another statement? 💰 WEEK 2 OF THE RIGHTEOUS JIM STONE LOCKS! The Righteous Jim Stone Locks return for another week of college football predictions! Which games stand out, where is the value, and which picks deserve your attention heading into Saturday's action? 🐯 LSU vs. KENTUCKY: LANE KIFFIN'S FAKE QUOTE CONTROVERSY! Has LSU resorted to manufactured bulletin-board material to motivate its football team? A quote attributed to Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey appeared on a video board inside LSU's football facility, suggesting the Wildcats' offense was ready to dominate the Tigers' defense. There's just one problem: Minchey never said it! Kentucky head coach Will Stein has addressed the controversy as Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers prepare to travel to Lexington. Is this harmless motivational gamesmanship, or has LSU taken things too far? We break down the controversy and preview this SEC matchup. SEC legends NFL update Our NFL power rankings Dylan Stewart returning for South Carolina? SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR on Sport & State 10/8/26 - Hour 1 | Is Alabama Wearing the TARGET This Week? 08.10.2026 1h 2min

  🔥 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA: IS THE CRIMSON TIDE THE TARGET? No. 6 Alabama (5-0) welcomes No. 2 Georgia (5-0) to Tuscaloosa for one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season! Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs are preparing for a massive SEC showdown with national championship and College Football Playoff implications. But has Alabama become the team with the biggest target on its back? With quarterback Keelon Russell leading the Tide offense and Gunner Stockton commanding the Bulldogs, which program has the advantage? Is Georgia coming to Tuscaloosa with something to prove, or is Alabama ready to make another statement? 🚨 15 UNBEATEN TEAMS REMAIN! HOW MANY SURVIVE? Only 15 undefeated FBS college football teams remain entering the weekend, and that number is guaranteed to shrink with Alabama facing Georgia! Which unbeaten contenders are in danger of suffering their first loss? Who is on upset alert, and which teams have a realistic shot at an undefeated regular season? Rays eliminate Yankees to advance to ALCS Guardians top White Sox Dodgers eliminate Braves to advance to NLCS Sport & State founder Clay Travis joins the show SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  "The Film Guy" Brooks Austin Talks Alabama–Georgia: Which Team Is Built to Win This? 07.10.2026 24min

  Would playing in a tropical storm give Alabama or Georgia the advantage? “The Film Guy” Brooks Austin joins The Next Round to preview Alabama vs. Georgia, break down key SEC storylines, and explain which college football teams he’s buying—and which have him concerned. With the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs preparing for a massive showdown in Tuscaloosa, Brooks examines how heavy rain and wind could affect both offenses. What has made Alabama’s running game so much better this season, and could that improvement become the difference for Kalen DeBoer’s team? We also discuss Georgia running back Nate Frazier’s status and what makes quarterback Gunner Stockton so effective against the blitz. Plus, we go around college football for more of Brooks Austin’s film-based analysis: 🏈 Alabama vs. Georgia: Which team would benefit most from a tropical storm? 🏈 Alabama’s rushing attack: What’s behind the improvement up front and on the ground? 🏈 Georgia’s offense: Nate Frazier’s availability and Gunner Stockton’s answers against pressure. 🏈 Auburn football: Why hasn’t the Tigers’ offense taken a bigger step under Alex Golesh? 🏈 Tennessee football: Breaking down Josh Heupel’s decision to change quarterbacks. 🏈 UCLA football: Why Brooks is buying stock in Bob Chesney and the Bruins. 🏈 Texas vs. Oklahoma: Do the Sooners have a realistic path to a Red River Rivalry upset? Brooks has a strong opinion—and Texas fans will want to hear it. From SEC quarterback play and offensive schemes to upset possibilities and one of college football’s biggest rivalries, “The Film Guy” brings a detailed look at the matchups everyone is talking about. Who wins Alabama vs. Georgia—and would bad weather change your pick? Can Oklahoma make things interesting against Texas? Drop your predictions in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to The Next Round YouTube channel for college football analysis, SEC news, expert interviews, Alabama football, Auburn football, and more. Turn on notifications so you never miss a discussion! #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #SECFootball #BrooksAustin #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Keelon Russell’s Biggest Test Yet? Aaron Murray Previews Alabama vs. Georgia 07.10.2026 16min

  Aaron Murray joins The Next Round to preview Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa! The former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback breaks down Saturday’s SEC showdown, Keelon Russell’s growth in Alabama’s offense, Gunner Stockton’s experience, and the biggest questions facing the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs. Could Tropical Storm Isaias impact Alabama vs. Georgia? We discuss the potential weather threat and how teams prepare to play in rain, including the challenges for quarterbacks, receivers, and offensive game plans. If wet conditions become a factor, which team is better equipped to handle them? Murray also takes a closer look at Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s development and growing command of the offense. How will he handle Georgia’s defense, and what does he need to do to keep the Crimson Tide moving? On the Georgia side, we examine Gunner Stockton’s experience and whether the Bulldogs have a dependable, go-to receiver who can deliver in the biggest moments. Plus, we tackle Tennessee’s quarterback change. With George MacIntyre getting his opportunity and Faizon Brandon’s future as the starter in question, will the switch become permanent? What should Josh Heupel prioritize as the Volunteers move deeper into SEC play? From Alabama football and Georgia football to the Tennessee QB situation, this conversation is packed with SEC football analysis and a quarterback’s perspective on one of college football’s biggest matchups. Who wins in Tuscaloosa: Alabama or Georgia? Could weather decide the game? Leave your predictions in the comments! Like this video and subscribe to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football interviews, Alabama Crimson Tide coverage, Georgia Bulldogs analysis, SEC previews, and reactions throughout the season. Turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation! #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaVsGeorgia #SECFootball #RollTide #GoDawgs #Alabama #Georgia #Tennessee #GoVols #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR 10/7/26 - Hours 3 & 4 | Alabama vs. Georgia: Hurricane Threat, Gunner Stockton & Tennessee QB Change 07.10.2026 1h 56min

  Could severe weather change one of the biggest games of the college football season? The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded show as No. 6 Alabama prepares to host No. 2 Georgia in Tuscaloosa, with Tropical Storm Isaias threatening to become a hurricane and potentially bring significant weather impacts to Alabama this weekend. 🌪️ HURRICANE THREATENS ALABAMA VS. GEORGIA? We break down what the storm could mean for the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs showdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Could heavy rain, strong winds or severe weather affect the schedule, game plan or atmosphere surrounding this massive SEC matchup? 🧱 JACKSON LLOYD: ALABAMA’S UNSUNG HERO Alabama has several players quietly playing critical roles in its undefeated start. We take a closer look at left tackle Jackson Lloyd, who has emerged as an important piece of the Crimson Tide offensive line and will be tasked with protecting Keelon Russell against Georgia’s defense. 🎯 GUNNER STOCKTON THRIVES AGAINST THE BLITZ Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton continues to play at an extremely high level. Stockton enters the Alabama matchup completing 75.5% of his passes with 1,049 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and only one interception. We examine why Stockton has been so effective against pressure and blitz looks — and what Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack can do to make him uncomfortable. 📈 FIVE SURPRISES & FIVE DISAPPOINTMENTS THROUGH SEPTEMBER With September officially in the books, we reveal our Five Biggest Surprises and Five Biggest Disappointments from the opening month of the 2026 college football season. Which teams, players and coaches have exceeded expectations, and which ones have fallen short? 🍊 TENNESSEE MAKES A QUARTERBACK CHANGE There’s major news in Knoxville. Tennessee is turning to George MacIntyre at quarterback against Arkansas, with Faizon Brandon dealing with the lingering effects of a shoulder injury. What does the change mean for Josh Heupel, the Volunteers offense and Tennessee’s outlook moving forward? ☎️ ON THE ALEXANDER SHUNNARAH HOTLINE 12:00 — Brooks Austin, The Film Guy, joins us to break down Georgia, Alabama and one of the biggest SEC games of the season from a film and X’s-and-O’s perspective. Join us LIVE for college football news, SEC analysis, Alabama football, Georgia football, Tennessee football, predictions, film study and everything you need to know heading into another huge weekend. 👍 LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round and turn on notifications so you never miss our daily college football coverage! #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #CollegeFootball #SEC #RollTide #GoDawgs #TennesseeFootball #GunnerStockton #CrimsonTide #GeorgiaBulldogs #TheNextRound #CFB SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 our Kalshi positions 00:09:00 will weather impact Alabama vs. Georgia? 00:17:20 5 surprises and 5 disappointments in college football 00:42:20 Georgia at Alabama preview 00:48:15 Alabama tight end Josh Ford injury update 00:51:10 "The Film Guy" Brooks Austin joins the show 01:14:30 viewing menu 01:30:30 4 Downs 01:47:30 Trash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR on Sport & State 10/7/26 - Hour 2 | CFP Bubble Watch and Heisman CHAOS! 07.10.2026 57min

  👀 CFP BUBBLE WATCH: NINE TEAMS, TWO SPOTS? The College Football Playoff race is getting crowded. Has the postseason picture already turned into a nine-team fight for only two remaining spots? We identify the teams sitting on the bubble, the contenders running out of room for error, and the games that could completely reshape the CFP race. 🔥 WHO HAS COACHED THEMSELVES OFF THE HOT SEAT? Winning changes everything. Which college football coaches have done enough to quiet the criticism and save their jobs? We go through the biggest names and decide YEA or NAY: Are they officially off the hot seat? 🏆 ARE THESE HEISMAN FAVORITES ABOUT TO FLAME OUT? September Heisman hype is easy. Winning the trophy in December is much harder. Keelon Russell, Miami QB Darian Mensah and Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith have all generated major Heisman Trophy buzz — but history tells us early-season favorites can disappear fast. Which contenders are built to last, and which ones could see their campaigns collapse as the pressure and competition increase? 🔥 OUR HEISMAN TOP 4 We reveal our current Top 4 Heisman Trophy candidates — and there could be some major disagreement. Who should be No. 1 right now? Who is being overrated? Who is being overlooked? And which player has the best opportunity to make a statement this weekend? SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR on Sport & State 10/7/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama-Georgia in JEOPARDY? 07.10.2026 57min

  🌪️ COULD WEATHER DERAIL ALABAMA VS. GEORGIA? A potential tropical system has created major questions surrounding one of the biggest games of the college football weekend. What happens if dangerous weather impacts Tuscaloosa on Saturday? Could Alabama vs. Georgia be delayed, moved, postponed or otherwise altered? We break down the weather protocols and what fans need to know heading into game day. MLB playoffs Aaron Murray talks college football 👕 COLLEGE FOOTBALL FASHION SHOW New uniforms. Alternate combinations. Throwbacks. Bold choices. We rank the fresh looks hitting the field this weekend and decide which teams nailed it — and which ones should go back to the drawing board. Kentucky bringing the Power K uniforms back vs. LSU SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Last Call | Jake Coker Reveals WILD Donald Trump Encounter Before Alabama-Georgia 06.10.2026 25min

  Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillespie for a must-watch conversation covering one of the biggest weeks of the college football season — from his incredible experience with Donald Trump in Mobile to a massive Alabama vs. Georgia showdown in Tuscaloosa. Coker takes viewers behind the scenes of Trump’s October 2 rally at the University of South Alabama, where the former Crimson Tide quarterback attended alongside his wife and was publicly recognized by Trump. Jake shares the hilarious story of meeting Trump before the event, sitting near Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats, dealing with Secret Service and even finding himself riding in the presidential motorcade with Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Then it’s time to talk Alabama football. The Crimson Tide improved to 5-0 with a dominant 56-23 road win over Mississippi State, and Coker explains why it may have been the most complete performance of the Kalen DeBoer era. Keelon Russell continued his outstanding start with 285 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and another score on the ground, while Alabama showed encouraging signs of becoming a more physical and explosive rushing team. Coker breaks down the emergence of Trae’shawn Brown and EJ Crowell, Alabama’s offensive line play, the importance of eliminating turnovers and what separates championship-caliber teams when the pressure increases. Attention now turns to one of the biggest games in college football: No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 6 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. What will it take for Alabama to beat Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs? Can the Crimson Tide establish the run against an elite Georgia defense? And what lessons can Alabama take from the 2025 SEC Championship Game, when the Tide finished with minus-3 rushing yards in a 28-7 loss? Tuscaloosa will become the center of the college football world with ESPN College GameDay, Nick Saban and Donald Trump all expected in town for the heavyweight SEC matchup. Jake also explains what it’s like for Alabama players to prepare for games surrounded by enormous expectations, national television coverage and distractions everywhere. If you love Alabama Crimson Tide football, Georgia Bulldogs football, SEC football, Keelon Russell, Kalen DeBoer, Kirby Smart, Jake Coker and the biggest stories in college football, this episode is for you. 👍 LIKE the video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Alabama, SEC and college football coverage 💬 COMMENT: Who wins Alabama vs. Georgia? #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaVsGeorgia #JakeCoker #DonaldTrump #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #RollTide #GeorgiaBulldogs #KeelonRussell #KalenDeBoer #kirbysmart SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Brock Huard Joins The Next Round | College Football's BEST QB | 49ers vs. Seahawks 06.10.2026 27min

  Who is the best quarterback in college football—and where does Alabama’s Keelon Russell belong in that conversation? Brock Huard joins The Next Round to break down the Alabama Crimson Tide, UCLA vs. Oregon, San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, and the biggest talking points across college football and the NFL! Brock shares his thoughts on Alabama sophomore sensation Keelon Russell and what stands out about his game as the debate over college football’s best QB heats up. We also discuss Alabama’s elite red zone offense, why finishing drives matters so much, and what makes the Crimson Tide so dangerous when they get into scoring position. Then we turn to UCLA vs. Oregon in Eugene. Can the Bruins pull off the upset and stay undefeated? Brock weighs in on the matchup, the challenge of facing the Oregon Ducks on the road, and what UCLA needs to do to keep its unbeaten run alive. If you follow Big Ten football, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss. On the NFL side, Brock previews the San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks and explains why he expects a physical bloodbath in this NFC West rivalry. We also get into officials snapping back at players, the emotions behind those exchanges, and more from around the football world. Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, and Ryan Brown for Brock Huard’s perspective on quarterback play, Alabama football, a potential college football upset, and one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries. Who is YOUR pick for the best QB in college football? Can UCLA beat Oregon? Who wins 49ers vs. Seahawks? Drop your predictions in the comments! LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football and NFL analysis, SEC football coverage, exclusive interviews, and daily sports discussions. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode! #CollegeFootball #NFL #AlabamaFootball #Alabama #RollTide #49ers #seahawks #Oregon #GoDucks #UCLA #LARams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR 10/6/26 - Hours 3 & 4 | Keelon Russell vs Gunner Stockton: Who’s the Better QB? CFP Bubble Watch 06.10.2026 1h 59min

  🔥 KEELON RUSSELL VS. GUNNER STOCKTON — WHO HAS THE EDGE? It’s one of the biggest quarterback debates in college football as Alabama Crimson Tide QB Keelon Russell and Georgia Bulldogs QB Gunner Stockton prepare for a massive SEC showdown. Which quarterback has been better through the first five weeks of the 2026 college football season — and who gives his team the advantage when Georgia travels to Tuscaloosa? We break down the key numbers for Keelon Russell vs. Gunner Stockton, including passing production, completion percentage, touchdowns, interceptions, efficiency, rushing ability and overall impact on their respective offenses. Russell has emerged as one of the most explosive young quarterbacks in college football, while Stockton has been remarkably efficient leading Kirby Smart’s Georgia offense. So who has the edge: Alabama or Georgia at quarterback? 🐶 KIRBY SMART ON JUST HOW GOOD GUNNER STOCKTON IS We’ll also hear Georgia head coach Kirby Smart’s evaluation of Gunner Stockton and discuss what makes the Bulldogs quarterback so effective. Smart has consistently praised Stockton’s decision-making, accuracy, toughness, athleticism and leadership as Georgia continues to lean on its veteran quarterback in one of the biggest games on the SEC schedule. 🏆 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BUBBLE WATCH As we enter Week 6 of the college football season, it’s time to take a closer look at the College Football Playoff Bubble Watch. Which teams are safely inside the projected 12-team CFP field? Which contenders still have work to do? And which teams could see their playoff hopes take a major hit over the next few weeks? We break down the rapidly changing College Football Playoff picture, the teams sitting near the cut line and the upcoming games that could dramatically reshape the postseason race. 🚨 IS THIS THE FINAL SEASON FOR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES? Could 2026 be the final season of conference championship games as we know them? With continued discussion surrounding the future of the College Football Playoff, expansion and postseason structure, the value — and potential risk — of playing an additional conference championship game has become one of the biggest debates in college football. Could the SEC Championship Game, Big Ten Championship Game and other conference title games eventually disappear or be dramatically changed as the CFP continues to evolve? 📺 JOIN US LIVE Join us LIVE for Alabama vs. Georgia analysis, Keelon Russell vs. Gunner Stockton, College Football Playoff projections, CFP Bubble Watch, SEC football discussion and all the biggest stories from around college football. #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #KeelonRussell #GunnerStockton #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff #SECFootball #KirbySmart #RollTide #GoDawgs #AlabamaVsGeorgia SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 00:05:00 our Kalshi positions 00:08:30 Georgia at Alabama preview 00:17:40 QB matchup between Gunner Stockton and Keelon Russell 00:24:30 keys to victory for Alabama and Georgia 00:32:40 4 Downs 00:57:25 viewing menu 01:01:00 Brock Huard joins the show to talk NFL and college football 01:31:30 weather concerns in Tuscaloosa for Alabama vs. Georgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR on Sport & State 10/6/26 - Hour 2 | BIGGEST Game of the Week in Bama vs. UGA! Who Wins the SEC Showdown This Week? 06.10.2026 57min

  The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded football show headlined by a complete preview of one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season: No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama from Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium! Both SEC powers enter the showdown 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play, setting up a massive battle between Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs. We break down every angle of Alabama vs. Georgia, including Keelon Russell vs. Gunner Stockton, the battle in the trenches, Georgia’s run defense, Alabama’s offensive wrinkles, the Tide’s defensive pressure packages and the keys that could determine this Top-10 SEC matchup. We’ll also hear directly from both coaching staffs during Georgia week: 🏈 Kalen DeBoer explains why Georgia is Alabama’s biggest challenge yet, the Tide’s focus on weekly improvement and why he believes Keelon Russell is ready for the moment. 🏈 Kane Wommack breaks down Gunner Stockton’s success against pressure, freshman LB Xavier Griffin, Alabama’s defensive mentality on the big stage and whether Georgia represents the ultimate test of the Crimson Tide’s physical identity. 🏈 Ryan Grubb discusses EJ Crowell’s usage, Alabama’s I-formation looks, Georgia’s run defense and where Russell has grown the most at quarterback. 🏈 Kirby Smart gives his evaluation of Keelon Russell and discusses the experience of Gunner Stockton and the playmakers surrounding Georgia’s quarterback. PLUS — is Bryce Young entering the NFL MVP conversation? The Carolina Panthers returned to Sunday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium for the first time in 11 years and delivered, beating the Detroit Lions 32-26. Young put on a show for a national audience, completing 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. The performance kept him atop the NFL with 1,268 passing yards through four games, and Panthers fans sent “MVP” chants raining down inside the stadium. Young’s connection with Tetairoa McMillan was unstoppable. McMillan erupted for career highs with 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns as Carolina improved to 2-2 and moved into a share of the NFC South lead entering its bye week. So is the former Alabama Heisman Trophy winner legitimately building an NFL MVP case? And how dangerous could Carolina become in the NFC if Young continues playing at this level? We discuss his remarkable development and what comes next for the Panthers before their Week 6 trip to Philadelphia. We’ll also hit Pete Golding on the week-to-week grind of the SEC, Florida coach Jon Sumrall on his hatred of losing and FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt with his latest thoughts on Texas. Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown for live reaction, analysis, debate and your comments on Alabama football, Georgia football, SEC football, Bryce Young, the Carolina Panthers, the NFL and much more! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR on Sport & State 10/6/26 - Hour 1 | UGA vs. Alabama Preview & Bryce Young MVP Run? 06.10.2026 54min

  The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded football show headlined by a complete preview of one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season: No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama from Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium! Both SEC powers enter the showdown 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play, setting up a massive battle between Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs. We break down every angle of Alabama vs. Georgia, including Keelon Russell vs. Gunner Stockton, the battle in the trenches, Georgia’s run defense, Alabama’s offensive wrinkles, the Tide’s defensive pressure packages and the keys that could determine this Top-10 SEC matchup. We’ll also hear directly from both coaching staffs during Georgia week: 🏈 Kalen DeBoer explains why Georgia is Alabama’s biggest challenge yet, the Tide’s focus on weekly improvement and why he believes Keelon Russell is ready for the moment. 🏈 Kane Wommack breaks down Gunner Stockton’s success against pressure, freshman LB Xavier Griffin, Alabama’s defensive mentality on the big stage and whether Georgia represents the ultimate test of the Crimson Tide’s physical identity. 🏈 Ryan Grubb discusses EJ Crowell’s usage, Alabama’s I-formation looks, Georgia’s run defense and where Russell has grown the most at quarterback. 🏈 Kirby Smart gives his evaluation of Keelon Russell and discusses the experience of Gunner Stockton and the playmakers surrounding Georgia’s quarterback. PLUS — is Bryce Young entering the NFL MVP conversation? The Carolina Panthers returned to Sunday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium for the first time in 11 years and delivered, beating the Detroit Lions 32-26. Young put on a show for a national audience, completing 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. The performance kept him atop the NFL with 1,268 passing yards through four games, and Panthers fans sent “MVP” chants raining down inside the stadium. Young’s connection with Tetairoa McMillan was unstoppable. McMillan erupted for career highs with 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns as Carolina improved to 2-2 and moved into a share of the NFC South lead entering its bye week. So is the former Alabama Heisman Trophy winner legitimately building an NFL MVP case? And how dangerous could Carolina become in the NFC if Young continues playing at this level? We discuss his remarkable development and what comes next for the Panthers before their Week 6 trip to Philadelphia. We’ll also hit Pete Golding on the week-to-week grind of the SEC, Florida coach Jon Sumrall on his hatred of losing and FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt with his latest thoughts on Texas. Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown for live reaction, analysis, debate and your comments on Alabama football, Georgia football, SEC football, Bryce Young, the Carolina Panthers, the NFL and much more! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Joel Klatt: Keelon Russell Is a SUPERSTAR | Is Texas Overrated? 06.10.2026 36min

  FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt joins The Next Round to break down Alabama QB Keelon Russell, Bryce Underwood’s struggles at Michigan, Texas football, the SEC, the Big Ten and more! Klatt calls Russell “spectacular” and a “superstar”—but how would Alabama stack up against Indiana or Notre Dame on a neutral field? 🏈 JOEL KLATT ON KEELON RUSSELL & ALABAMA What stands out to Klatt about Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell? We discuss his observations of the Crimson Tide’s rising star and how Alabama would fare in neutral-site matchups against Indiana and Notre Dame. 〽️ BRYCE UNDERWOOD, BIG CONTRACTS & BIG EXPECTATIONS Bryce Underwood’s underwhelming performances at Michigan spark a bigger conversation: Are some players simply not equipped to be “the guy”? Klatt weighs in on the pressure of expectations, big contracts and becoming the face of a college football program in the NIL era. 🐯 MISSOURI, FLORIDA & THE RANKINGS DEBATE Is Klatt hearing from Missouri fans after saying the Tigers shouldn’t be ranked a week ago—then watching Mizzou destroy Florida? We revisit his assessment and discuss what that performance says about Missouri football. 🤘 TEXAS: BETTER ON PAPER THAN ON THE FIELD? Klatt explains his take on the Texas Longhorns and why their talent on paper hasn’t translated into the same level of performance on the field. 👀 NORTHWESTERN & THE BIG TEN Could Northwestern actually be the fourth-best team in the Big Ten? We discuss the Wildcats and where they fit in the conference picture. 🚣 P.J. FLECK: IS HE AS WEIRD AS HE SEEMS? Klatt shares his perspective on Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, his personality and one of college football’s most recognizable coaching styles. Plus, more college football analysis, SEC and Big Ten discussion, and the candid opinions you expect from Joel Klatt and The Next Round! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: How would Alabama fare against Indiana or Notre Dame? Do you agree with Klatt’s take on Texas? Leave your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for daily college football coverage, Alabama and Auburn football discussion, exclusive interviews and reaction to the biggest stories in sports. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new interview! #CollegeFootball #JoelKlatt #AlabamaFootball #TexasFootball #NotreDame #Hoosiers #SECfootball #BigTenFootball #TheNextRound #SEC #BigTen #RollTide #HookEm #GoBlue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR 10/5/26 - Hours 3 & 4 | Alabama vs Georgia: Keelon Russell’s Heisman Test + Auburn’s October Nightmare 05.10.2026 1h 55min

  The college football season is heating up, and The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded SEC show headlined by Alabama, Georgia, Auburn and FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt. 🏆 KEELON RUSSELL: HEISMAN FAVORITE & BEST QB IN AMERICA? Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell has exploded into the Heisman Trophy race after another dominant performance. Through five starts, Russell has thrown for 1,414 yards and 11 touchdowns with only two interceptions while adding 184 rushing yards and four more scores. After accounting for four touchdowns in Alabama’s 56-23 road win over No. 16 Mississippi State, has the Crimson Tide sophomore already done enough to be called the best quarterback in college football? The biggest test yet arrives Saturday night when No. 2 Georgia visits No. 6 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. 🐘 WAS THAT KALEN DEBOER’S MOST “SABAN-LIKE” WIN? Kalen DeBoer has spent much of his Alabama tenure being measured against Nick Saban, often unfairly and usually unfavorably. But after the Tide overwhelmed a ranked Mississippi State team on the road, was that the most Saban-like performance of the DeBoer era? We break down what looked different and whether Alabama is beginning to resemble a true national championship contender. 🦅 AUBURN’S OFFENSE & A BRUTAL OCTOBER Auburn fell to 3-2 overall and 1-2 in SEC play after a 24-14 loss at Tennessee. Some Tigers fans are already comparing this offense to struggling Auburn attacks of recent seasons. Is that criticism fair this early in the Alex Golesh era? Auburn gets a bye before an unforgiving stretch at Georgia, home against LSU and at Ole Miss. Where is the Tigers’ best chance to steal an October win? 👑 WHO IS THE BEST TEAM IN THE SEC? No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama remain undefeated, but the SEC race is far from settled. Is Texas still the league’s No. 1 team? Does Georgia deserve the top spot? Has Alabama’s surge changed the conversation? And how much of a case can Ole Miss, LSU or Florida still make after early-season losses? ☎️ ALEXANDER SHUNNARAH HOTLINE 11:30 — FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt joins the show to discuss the biggest stories in the sport, Alabama vs. Georgia, the SEC pecking order and the national College Football Playoff picture. Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown for live college football reaction, analysis, debate and your comments throughout the show. #AlabamaFootball #KeelonRussell #GeorgiaFootball #CollegeFootball #SEC #HeismanTrophy #AuburnFootball #JoelKlatt #CFB #TheNextRound SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 our Kalshi positions 00:10:00 Keelon Russell's growth in Alabama's offense 00:22:30 Kirby Smart on the anaconda effect of Georgia's offense 00:31:20 Fox Sports' Joel Klatt talks college football 01:07:00 SEC kickoff times 01:10:10 viewing menu 01:22:40 Josh Heupel on changing QBs in Tennessee's win over Auburn 01:26:30 4 Downs 01:39:00 Alabama coordinators meet the media before Georgia matchup 01:48:25 Trash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR on Sport & State 10/5/26 - Hour 2 | Tennessee Ground Game GASHES Auburn & Florida COLLAPSES 05.10.2026 55min

  🐊 FLORIDA GETS A REALITY CHECK Florida had been one of college football’s biggest early-season stories, but Missouri completely flipped the script with a stunning 45-17 victory in Columbia. Missouri improved to 4-1 and 1-1 in the SEC while snapping a nine-game losing streak against ranked opponents. The Gators fell to 4-1 after allowing 560 yards of offense. 🌰 OHIO STATE ROLLS AT IOWA Ohio State delivered an impressive road performance, beating Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. The Buckeyes improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play and now return home to face Maryland. Jeremiah Smith was spectacular again, finishing with 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns. 🏈 MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS Georgia beat Vanderbilt 38-14 before its trip to Alabama. LSU crushed McNeese 63-14. Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26. Indiana extended its winning streak to 21 games with a 47-15 victory over Rutgers. Plus: BYU beat TCU 17-10, Texas Tech handled Colorado 29-7, Tennessee defeated Auburn 24-14, and USC survived Washington 25-21. SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  TNR on Sport & State 10/5/26 - Hour 1 | Is Alabama the BEST Team in College Football? Miami DESTROYS Clemson 05.10.2026 59min

  Is Alabama Football becoming the best team in college football? After another wild Saturday, the College Football Playoff picture and conference championship races are starting to take shape — and several contenders made massive statements while others suffered crushing losses. 🐘 ALABAMA MAKES ANOTHER STATEMENT The Alabama Crimson Tide went into Starkville and hammered previously unbeaten Mississippi State 56-23, improving to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play. Keelon Russell threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns as Alabama picked up its second SEC road victory of the season. Now the conversation gets even bigger: Is Alabama actually the best team in college football? The Crimson Tide returns to Tuscaloosa for a massive showdown with No. 2 Georgia. 🐔 ANOTHER SOUTH CAROLINA COLLAPSE South Carolina jumped out to a 17-0 lead over Kentucky — and still couldn’t finish. Kentucky battled all the way back and eventually won 35-34 in overtime on a game-winning two-point conversion. The result puts even more pressure on Shane Beamer after another painful blown lead for the Gamecocks. 🙌 MIAMI DESTROYS CLEMSON Miami walked into Death Valley and dominated Clemson 41-13. The Hurricanes are now 5-0 and 3-0 in ACC play, taking sole possession of first place in the conference. For Clemson, the loss drops Dabo Swinney’s Tigers to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the ACC. Is Clemson’s College Football Playoff dream already finished? Meanwhile, Miami continues building toward a huge November showdown with Notre Dame. SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices