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Alabama football is getting faster — and the roster churn isn’t slowing down. On today’s show, we break down Alabama flipping wide receiver Tyler Henderson from Kennesaw State and what his JUCO production + real in-game experience could mean for the Tide’s revamped WR room. We also dig into the NIL retention battle and why Alabama can’t afford to become a “feeder system” in the portal era. Plus, w...

Auburn Football Head Coach Alex Golesh on boosters meddling in the program. "We don't need your money." College Football bowl and playoff projections for 2026 Andy Kennedy frustrated with his team Yaxel Lendeborg's comments about Purdue resurface ahead of big matchup PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON S...

When Stephen A. Smith sees Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer, he doesn’t see the rightful heir to the Nick Saban dynasty. And, the ESPN personality made that painfully clear once more, but with a caveat. “I’m not a fan of Kalen DeBoer as the successor to Nick Saban. I have no problem with him as a football coach,” Smith said on Monday’s edition of The Paul Finebaum Show on SEC Network....

Tyreek Hill released by Dolphins Nate Oats poops on question about uniforms bringing back Final Four magic Noteworthy NFL free agents The Auburn Tigers dropped their fourth straight game in an 88-75 road loss at the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday. Auburn looks to get off the losing skid Wednesday night at Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPN2. Auburn AD John Cohen asks fans for patience with Steven Pea...

Jerome Tang fired at Kansas State Texas Tech bus tires slashed after beating #1 Arizona The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 89-75 Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Basketball is now in a group of teams tried for third in the SEC standings at 8-4. This sets up a huge match-up Wednesday night with the team just above them in the standings, the Arkansas Razorbacks. Alabama faces...

The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 89-75 Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Basketball is now in a group of teams tried for third in the SEC standings at 8-4. This sets up a huge match-up Wednesday night with the team just above them in the standings, the Arkansas Razorbacks. Alabama faces Arkansas Basketball 6:00 Wednesday night on ESPN. The Auburn Tigers dropped their fourth...

The Alabama Crimson Tide faces the South Carolina Gamecocks Saturday at 7:30PM on the SEC Network. Alabama Basketball is in a favorable part of their schedule, what are your expectations for their final conference record? The Auburn Tigers are in a more difficult schedule stretch that continues at Arkansas Saturday at 7:30 on ESPN. Auburn Basketball is among the teams that most projections have sa...

Alabama athletics is bringing in serious cash — so why does it feel like the Tide is getting squeezed in the new era of college sports? In this episode, we dive into the real conversation Alabama fans are having right now: spending, roster building, NIL realities, and whether Alabama has to change how it funds winning to keep pace with programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and LSU. Topics We Cover:...

It’s staff moves, SEC hoops, and a smooth pour on this episode of Bama and Bourbon 🥃🐘 Lance Taylor from The Next Round and Aaron Suttles of Yea Alabama break down Kalen DeBoer’s latest coaching hire to complete the Alabama Football staff. Does this move signal a stronger commitment to running the football? Is DeBoer reshaping the Crimson Tide’s offensive identity around physicality and balance?...

Most likely Top 10 team not to subsided ranked this season? Top 10 QB we are going to miss on. PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 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/ MOB...

Josh Pate's too early top 25 Alabama Basketball building momentum? The Alabama Crimson Tide won on the road at the Ole Miss Rebels Wednesday Night. Alabama Basketball, playing their first game of what is now the post Bediako era rolled past Ole Miss Basketball 93-74. After the game, Alabama head coach Nate Oats revealed Ole Miss coach Chris Beard wrote a note to outgoing Alabama player Charles Bed...

The Alabama Crimson Tide won on the road at the Ole Miss Rebels Wednesday Night. Alabama Basketball, playing their first game of what is now the post Bediako era rolled past Ole Miss Basketball 93-74. After the game, Alabama head coach Nate Oats revealed Ole Miss coach Chris Beard wrote a note to outgoing Alabama player Charles Bediako, what the head coach said. Alabama Football civilities their c...

Auburn legend and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley joins The Next Round for an unforgettable conversation covering everything from Auburn Basketball, the Super Bowl, and much more. Sir Charles opens up about his remarkable weight loss journey and how it has changed his life. We also dive into his thoughts on the ongoing Charles Bediako eligibility situation, the evolving landscape of college bask...

Bucky McMillan address skirmish at the end of Texas A&M - Florida game The Auburn Tigers fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores 84-76 last night at in Auburn. Like many in the SEC, Auburn Basketball had no answer for Tyler Tanner who had 25 points and 6 assists. Tahaad Pettiford led the Tigers with 21 points. Auburn drops to 5-6 in the SEC and 14-10 overall. Will the Tigers live the next month on The B...

Charles Barkley joins the show! 5 NFL teams that can make a leap in 2026 The Auburn Tigers fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores 84-76 last night at in Auburn. Like many in the SEC, Auburn Basketball had no answer for Tyler Tanner who had 25 points and 6 assists. Tahaad Pettiford led the Tigers with 21 points. Auburn drops to 5-6 in the SEC and 14-10 overall. Will the Tigers live the next month on The...

The Auburn Tigers fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores 84-76 last night at in Auburn. Like many in the SEC, Auburn Basketball had no answer for Tyler Tanner who had 25 points and 6 assists. Tahaad Pettiford led the Tigers with 21 points. Auburn drops to 5-6 in the SEC and 14-10 overall. Will the Tigers live the next month on The Bubble? Many of the projection sites have Auburn near the bubble. The Al...

The Auburn Tigers enter tonight’s game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at 5-5 in SEC play and need a home win to build some momentum for the closing stretch. Auburn BAsketball, again, has to face a top guard as Tyler Tanner comes to town for Vanderbilt Basketball. No SEC player has a better +/- than Tanner. Auburn coach Steven Pearl is juggling his lineup tonight? The game is at 6PM on the SEC N...

The Auburn Tigers enter tonight’s game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at 5-5 in SEC play and need a home win to build some momentum for the closing stretch. Auburn BAsketball, again, has to face a top guard as Tyler Tanner comes to town for Vanderbilt Basketball. No SEC player has a better +/- than Tanner. Auburn coach Steven Pearl is juggling his lineup tonight? Outkick founder Clay Travis Bob...

Alabama Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako did not get the injunctive relief he was seeking to remain eligible as an NCAA athlete meaning, barring extraordinary circumstances, his time as a college player is done. What does this mean for Alabama moving forward? What concerns do you have about the NCAA’s “shadow punishment”? How is Alabama’s NCAA Tournament resume impacted by the games Bediako pla...

Is high school recruiting still the lifeblood of college football… or is it getting replaced by the transfer portal + NIL marketplace? In today’s episode we dig into Alabama recruiting — why the Tide sit around #8 in the class rankings, what that actually means in 2026, and whether stacking elite high school talent matters as much when it feels like half the class can disappear before it ever beco...

SEC Network analyst and former Alabama standout Richard Hendrix joins The Next Round for a deep dive into everything happening in SEC basketball as the conference race heats up 🔥 We break down Alabama’s statement win at Auburn, what it means for the Crimson Tide and Tigers moving forward, and how that rivalry game could shape the SEC standings. Hendrix also analyzes Florida’s dominant road win at...

Curt Cignetti's game-worn headset sells for $$$ Whose career would rather have going forward: Sam Darnold or Drake Maye? The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers squared off Saturday at Neville Arena. Alabama Basketball overcame a double digit first half deficit to beat Auburn Basketball 96-92. For Alabama, guard play was tremendous down the stretch as Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway combin...

Richard Hendrix talks SEC Basketball The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers squared off Saturday at Neville Arena. Alabama Basketball overcame a double digit first half deficit to beat Auburn Basketball 96-92. For Alabama, guard play was tremendous down the stretch as Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway combined for 40 of Alabama’s 96 points. With the win, Alabama is now in a tie for 5th in t...

The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers squared off Saturday at Neville Arena. Alabama Basketball overcame a double digit first half deficit to beat Auburn Basketball 96-92. For Alabama, guard play was tremendous down the stretch as Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway combined for 40 of Alabama’s 96 points. With the win, Alabama is now in a tie for 5th in the SEC with 6-4 record. The Auburn lo...

It is good to be in the SEC, the conference will pay out a record amount, more than $1 Billion. The Big Ten is taking their victory lap for college football championships. Kelvin Sampson says Houston has a poor athletic dept, then walks it back (from GoCoogs.com) The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers square off Saturday at 3PM on ESPN in Neville Arena. For Alabama Basketball, will they ha...