The Next Round

We are live at the Regions Charity Classic. Auburn Tigers Head Coach Alex Golesh owns the fact that the recent Auburn Spring Game wasn’t exactly thrilling but he ,makes a promise to Auburn Football fans that they will have a “fun brand of football”. What do you consider “fun” and does that matter? Best Win Percentages in the BCS/CFP Era The 2021 Georgia Bulldogs team has the most players drafted t...

Alabama football just landed a major commitment for the 2027 recruiting class as five-star quarterback Elijah Haven has committed to the Crimson Tide over Georgia, LSU and Auburn. Mick Gillespie and former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker break down what Haven’s commitment means for Kalen DeBoer, Ryan Grubb and the future of Alabama’s quarterback room. Haven, a Baton Rouge stan...

Is Illinois Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema trying to start a war of words with Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart? The Illinois Football coach pointed a finger at the Georgia Football coach over a misrepresented piece of video. Matt Campbell gets asked where Penn State needs to grow the most before fall camp Division Street Events, in partnership with the Japan Gridiron Association, announced...

Outkick.com founder Clay Travis joins the show How many non-SEC and Big Ten programs do you think could one day win a national championship? How small is the list and who is on it? Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced he has entered a gambling rehabilitation program which makes his future unclear. What does this mean for Texas Tech Football and would an NFL franchise risk a...

Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced he has entered a gambling rehabilitation program which makes his future unclear. What does this mean for Texas Tech Football and would an NFL franchise risk a pick on him in the NFL Supplemental Draft? More conference expansion coming to college football? Fewer early entries in this year's NBA Draft PLUS, a random conversation on chicken-...

With 87 overall picks, the Southeastern Conference had the most overall NFL Draft selections for the 20th straight season. The 87 selections are the most ever for any league, as well. The other Power Conferences: Big Ten - 68, ACC - 38, Big 12 - 38, Notre Dame - 6 Without the National Championship, does this feel the same? Does it also feel a bit different because the Big Ten had more than the SEC...

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky joins The Next Round to break down everything you need to know from the latest NFL Draft—including one of the biggest surprises of the first round: the Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. While the pick caught many fans and analysts off guard, Orlovsky explains why he’s been high on the former Alabama QB for months—and why this could end up being o...

Another sign that college football is fast becoming the NFL’s minor leagues. We look at the conference haves and have nots. Who Could be Alabama and Auburn 2027 NFL First Round Picks? With 87 overall picks, the Southeastern Conference had the most overall NFL Draft selections for the 20th straight season. The 87 selections are the most ever for any league, as well. The other Power Conferences: Big...

The Alabama Crimson Tide has landed the top quarterback prospect of the 2027 class in Baton Rouge five star Elijah Haven. That makes three consecutive Top 5 quarterbacks the Kalen DeBoer staff has landed in Tuscaloosa. What does that say about his recruiting ability at that position? Carson Hocevar on his victory lap at Talladega With 87 overall picks, the Southeastern Conference had the most over...

Alabama Football and Basketball are both making major moves — but is Alabama spending its money in the right places? 🐘💰 The crew debates Kalen DeBoer’s new contract extension and raise, asking whether Alabama should be handing out massive coaching money before winning an SEC Championship or national title. While the group likes DeBoer personally, the bigger question is whether that money would b...

Lance joins the show from his European River Cruise! The 2026 NFL Draft Round One is in the books and the Alabama Crimson Tide has extended an impressive streak. The Miami Dolphins selected Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with pick 12 extending an Alabama Football streak of first round selections to 18 consecutive years and the streak of multiple first round selections to ten consecutive ye...

Todd Fuhrman joins the show! Fernando Mendoza was the first overall pick and becomes the fourth player to win a National Championship, Heisman and be the #1 overall pick. Good news: none of them were busts. Bad news: none of them are hall of famers….yet. Curt Cignetti gets asked about the pressure that's on Josh Hoover replacing Mendoza How well do we remember the first SEC player off the board in...

The 2026 NFL Draft Round One is in the books and the Alabama Crimson Tide has extended an impressive streak. The Miami Dolphins selected Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with pick 12 extending an Alabama Football streak of first round selections to 18 consecutive years and the streak of multiple first round selections to ten consecutive years. That second streak continued because the Los Ang...

Our daily 4 Downs! Which fandom is mad at Brooks today? The NFL Draft begins tonight in Pittsburgh, we will discuss some of the players that will likely be drafted tonight. One of those may be former Alabama QB Ty Simpson. The Crimson Tide signal Halley had high praise for his coaches in Tuscaloosa. We let you hear him say what about them led to this night. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is holding...

Connor O'Gara from The OG Kickoff joins the show! The College Football Playoff Management Committee continued to weigh multiple potential formats during their annual meetings this week. However, despite openness in the room, no decision was made. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is holding strong for a a 16-team College Football Playoff as momentum seems to have grown for the Big Ten proposal of 24 te...

ESPN's Tom Luginbill joins the show! The Alabama Crimson Tide has announced contract extensions for both Alabama Football Coach Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Basketball Coach Nate Oats. For DeBoer: A contract that pays $12.5 Million annually and a buyout of 90% the remaining value of the contract. The buyout if DeBoer leaves for another job starts at $10 Million and decreases annually by $2 Million. Th...

Lane Kiffin on his commitment to getting the coaching staff healthier - a lot of wives have thanked me Lane Kiffin gets asked if he feels the level of care from the LSU fanbase and if he's getting comfortable being Lane in Baton Rouge Mike Vrabel on his situation Where does the NFL find the most college football talent? We look at the programs that have produced the most NFL Draft picks in pro foo...

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the SEC and College Football Playoff contenders? ESPN breaks down the likes of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers, Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, USC Trojans, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Miami Hurricanes nationally. From the SEC: Texas Longhorns, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas A&M Aggies, Oklahoma Sooners, Alabama Crimson Tide, Ole Miss Rebels, LSU...

Mick Gillispie from Last Call joins today's show! One of Alabama Football’s early opponents has named a starting QB, and Alabama has seen him before. What Ashton Daniels brings to the Florida State Seminoles. Clark Lea on why he's not ready to name Jared Curtis QB1 The Auburn Tigers add another portal piece from a state school. South Alabama’s Adam Olsen is on his way to Auburn Basketball. What ar...

Alabama athletics is at the center of a massive debate in this episode, from Nate Oats stacking Alabama Basketball with size and shooting to serious concerns about Alabama Football’s physicality, recruiting, and ability to run the ball. We break down why Alabama Basketball fans should be excited about Oats’ latest recruiting class, including multiple big men over 6'10" and a proven 40% three-point...

CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello joins the show! The NCAA Transfer Portal closes at Midnight for college basketball. According to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68, more than 2,500 players are in the portal now. We update you on Alabama and Auburn’s activity. What if Week Zero were actually Week One? That is a proposal put forth by the college football decision makers. You ok with an earlier start to colleg...

The NCAA Transfer Portal closes at Midnight for college basketball. According to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68, more than 2,500 players are in the portal now. We update you on Alabama and Auburn’s activity. What if Week Zero were actually Week One? That is a proposal put forth by the college football decision makers. You ok with an earlier start to college football and two bye weeks? Kyle Whittingha...

One ESPN writer may have handed the Georgia Bulldogs the biggest insult possible but is he right about Georgia Football? Bill Connelly of ESPN asks is Georgia’s offense is a “Blue Chip Service Academy Offense”? Who does Ty Simpson best compare to in the NFL? Mike Renner of CBS Sports says Atlanta Falcons great Matt Ryan. You see it? ESPN's Tom Luginbill joins the show! PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu p...

Former Alabama Football QB Ty Simpson tells David Pollack the reported $6,000,000 offer from the Miami Hurricanes was enough to make him think about one more season. What Nick Saban told him that made him stay. Also from Ty Simpson over the weekend, what seemed to be the ultimate compliment by Simpson to the Indiana Hoosiers seemed to upset the Indiana Football Defensive Coordinator. David Pollack...

The Georgia Bulldogs held their Spring Game and back-up QB was also in the spotlight. Did Georgia Football look like the teams that have played for national championships? Kirby Smart recaps Georgia's spring Alabama Crimson Tide forward Amari Allen will test the NBA Draft waters while keeping his NCAA eligibility, the same was done last season by LaBaron Philon. We will look at where the NBA Mocks...