The Next Round

Argentina's crazy World Cup comeback win against Egypt and our producer Tyler's experience at the game Alabama basketball also received a major boost when highly ranked point guard Anderson Diaz reclassified from the 2027 recruiting class and announced that he will join Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide for the upcoming season. What will the ESPN100 prospect bring to Tuscaloosa, and can Diaz help Ala...

What are the greatest college football games of the 21st century? The Next Round revisits the unforgettable finishes, legendary performances, rivalry classics and national championship showdowns that helped define modern college football. Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips...

Big 12 Media Days are underway. Which teams, coaches and players deserve more national respect? We break down the biggest storylines from around the conference and discuss the programs being overlooked heading into the season. We also identify the teams entering the 2026 college football season on serious upset alert. Which highly ranked contenders could be vulnerable, and which underdogs are capa...

The United States Men’s National Team’s World Cup run is over after a disappointing loss to Belgium. What went wrong for the USMNT, how should this tournament be evaluated, and where does American soccer go from here? LT's top 25 teams in college football 40-in-40 #39 NC State PLUS, the Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRCli...

What was the greatest NFL team of every decade? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married We also discuss Urban Meyer’s warning about the enormous expectations facing Lane Kiffin in Year 1 at LSU. Meyer says anything short of being within striking distance of a national championship could get Kiffin “hammered” by LSU fans. Is it already national championship or bust for Kiffin and the Tigers? Can...

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman talks college football Where will Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Football be ranked when the 2026 AP Preseason Top 25 is released? We break down the latest Alabama Crimson Tide projections and debate whether the national media is underrating the Tide. Tennessee switches to ADIDAS PLUS, our daily 4 downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtub...

Team USA faces Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Seattle, and star striker Folarin Balogun will be available after FIFA suspended enforcement of his red-card ban. We discuss the controversial ruling, President Donald Trump’s reported involvement, the criticism from UEFA and Belgium, and what Balogun’s return means for Christian Pulisic and the United States. Can the USMNT win anoth...

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for another episode of Last Call, featuring a wide-ranging discussion about Alabama football, the transfer portal, conference realignment, the College Football Playoff, NIL and the changing structure of college athletics. Jake and Mick break down the rebuilt Pac-12 and attempt to name the schools joining the new-look...

How would we build out the ACC and Big 12 for the 2026 football season? We give it a shot. Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt 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/t...

When the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 drops, where will the Alabama Crimson Tide be ranked? June was the most expensive recruiting weekend on record for college football programs, we give you the numbers. What college football player deserves a frosty on their campus but doesn’t have one? ESPN's Marty Smith joins the show! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: ht...

The United States Men’s National team played a man down for a large part of the second half but defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the round of 16 in the World Cup. Has this team captured America’s heart, if not, how can they? How would we build out the ACC and Big 12 for the 2026 football season? We give it a shot. SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: htt...

247 Sports' Brad Crawford joins the show! Dusty May introduced as Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Collin Sexton to the Los Angeles Lakers 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:...

We build the 2026 Big Ten season just the way we did the SEC on Tuesday’s show. Every Team: One Slot. Brown's calendar shoot reveal The Athletic's Ralph Russo talks college football Walker Kessler to the Los Angeles Lakers PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNc...

The countdown to Alabama football is officially on, and with 66 days until kickoff, the Crimson Tide’s 2026 season already looks loaded with danger spots. In this episode, the guys break down Alabama’s toughest schedule hurdles, including potential trap games at Mississippi State, Tennessee’s emotional home-field environment, Vanderbilt looming after LSU, and a brutal SEC slate featuring Georgia,...

The United States Men’s National Team is back on the pitch today. We look ahead to Team USA versus Bosnia-Herzegovina Independence Day weekend is a big recruiting weekend do the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers stand to gain? What College Football teams have totally screwed up their uniforms? Reaction to our SEC team tiers PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSC...

ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins the show Auburn's bald eagle Independence flying coach? Best Auburn traditions 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/ MOB...

We try to build the 2026 SEC Football season, where do we slate all 16 teams? Do you consider the Alabama Crimson Tide’s schedule too difficult for success or perfect for a run for Alabama Football? 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-rou...

The Detroit Lions have released DB Terrion Arnold, do you blame them? World Cup updates Alarming breakdown of Auburn Tigers QB Byrum Brown by ON3 Sports. What are the concerns? Texas Tech docuseries coming? Oklahoma moves season-opener to Friday night PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spo...

Historic Logo Changes: Teams that got it right and teams that got it wrong. Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! 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:...

Jim Dunaway and Ryan Brown are celebrating their 25th working anniversary today! We see how well Jim Dunaway and Ryan Brown know each other in a Match Game style activity, going back though memory lane! 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...

The burden of a family name: Is the Manning name helping or hurting Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning? CBS Sports has projected win totals for all 16 SEC teams. Who is happy, who is sad? PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: ht...

What things cost in the 1960s 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 T...

On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker break down the biggest changes happening across college sports — and what they could mean for Alabama Football, Kalen DeBoer, recruiting, NIL, and the future of college athletics. The guys discuss the NCAA’s new “five-for-five” eligibility rule, why Jake Coker believes the old redshirt system was ou...

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas The Big 12 Conference in the College Football Playoff: Locks, Contenders, Dark Horse, No Chance PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! 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/id1797...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats tells ESPN Radio he will not be in Maize and Blue and re-affirms his commitment to Alabama Basketball. Do you think Nate Oats could be a lifer at Alabama? Speaking of college hoops, the SEC released the schedules for this season’s conference slate. We will look at what the Auburn Tigers and Alabama face. World Cup Updates: USMNT falls to Türkiye, but still...