The Next Round

Expectations for Tennessee with Faizon Brandon at QB Expectations for Arch Manning and Texas How Aaron Philo won Florida's QB battle What Keelon Russell brings to Alabama's offense LT's SEC contender crystal ball Vince Young vs. Jeff Fisher NFL teams we're buying and selling Alabama announces week 0 game in 2029 Big Ten contenders' first loss SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive...

Danny Kanell joins The Next Round to break down some of the biggest storylines heading into the college football season. How important is team chemistry in the transfer portal era? Danny examines Lane Kiffin’s rebuilt LSU roster and whether a talented group of transfers can come together quickly enough to compete for an SEC Championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff. We also discuss t...

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and national champion Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for a deep dive into the latest Alabama Football storylines, led by Kalen DeBoer officially naming Keelon Russell the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback. Coker gives a former QB’s perspective on what happens behind the scenes when a coach names his starter, sharing stories from his own private conversati...

Keelon Russell is officially Alabama’s starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season. The former five-star recruit beat out veteran Austin Mack for the QB1 job, and Alabama quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis revealed the biggest reason why: Russell’s ability to make plays when everything breaks down. Which current quarterbacks remind us of former college football stars? We give our QB comp...

First loss for SEC teams NFL division winners Which NFL teams take a step back? Steve Sarkisian on NFL players returning to college football 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/id179786256...

Lane Kiffin embracing the villain role? The wild world of college football Did Ole Miss have the FBI sweep the building for bugs after Lane Kiffin left? Blaze Berlowitz named Vanderbilt starting QB DeShaun Watson worst fit with a fanbase ever? Which fanbases would go DEFCON 1 if their team doesn't hit their win total? SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@...

Tom Luginbill joins The Next Round to break down some of the biggest storylines across the SEC and college football as the 2026 season approaches. Alabama has officially named Keelon Russell QB1 — what should Crimson Tide fans expect from the former five-star quarterback as he takes over Kalen DeBoer’s offense? Tom gives his thoughts on Russell, Alabama’s ceiling and what the move means for the Ti...

The Alabama Crimson Tide have their starting quarterback — and it’s Keelon Russell. The former five-star recruit beat out senior Austin Mack during fall camp and will take over an Alabama offense that lost Ty Simpson to the NFL Draft. Russell arrived in Tuscaloosa as ESPN’s No. 2 overall prospect in the 2025 recruiting class and flashed his potential during Alabama’s A-Day game with 240 passing ya...

The Alabama Crimson Tide names Keelon Russell as starting QB. What do Alabama Football fans expect from the New QB The Tennessee Volunteers have reportedly settled on freshman Faizon Brandon. The Arkansas Razorbacks have chosen KJ Jackson as their starting QB Camp news from the SMU Mustangs, Florida Gators and Missouri Tigers. The LSU Tigers will have a new tight end and it is Da’Quan Wright of…Th...

What movies have the greatest ensemble casts of all time? On this episode of The Next Reel, Lance Taylor and Tyler Johns take a listener suggestion and each reveal their Top 3 favorite ensemble movie casts — from legendary directors like Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Paul Thomas Anderson and Peter Jackson to films packed with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Before the rankings, Lance an...

40-in-40 countdown: #6 Indiana Kalen DeBoer on Alabama's QB situation Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! 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/podcas...

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas Chris Vizzina taking the reins as QB1 at Clemson Best year for QBs in CFB history? SEC win totals 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:...

David Gabriel Georges buzz Alabama QB battle NFL preseason Saints and Cowboys fined for training camp fight Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! Is college football about to be flooded with current NFL players? SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLO...

Jim Dunaway joins Connor O’Gara for Episode 9 of The Connor O’Gara Show for a wide-ranging college football conversation covering the Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback battle, SEC coaching hot seats, Kalen DeBoer, Keelon Russell, Austin Mack, Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning and much more. Connor and Jim break down the fascinating QB competition at Alabama and why Austin Mack’s relationship with Kalen...

40-in-40 countdown: #7 Miami Is it possible that no SEC team wins 10 games? Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLL...

Georgia fall camp update Steve Sarkisian under pressure to win now? September trap games in college football Matt Wyatt talks college football 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/id1797862...

NFL Preseason continues tonight: Why are NFL players coming back to college? The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers will turn back the clock with their uniform combos this year. Fan of this or not? The Auburn Tigers had scrimmage number two Wednesday, we react. Alabama girl strikes out 8 at Little League World Series SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips -...

ESPN's Chase Daniel joins the show 4 Downs Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! The Alabama Crimson Tide continued camp yesterday. Can the Alabama Defense take another step forward? DC Kane Wommack has depth chart decisions to make. The Auburn Tigers are doing what it takes to be a playoff contender? Andy Staples says the Florida Gators and Auburn Football are doing just that....

Art Briles says the Texas job was his in 2014 Our biggest questions going into the college football season Wildcard teams to make the College Football Playoff Today’s Hoover Toyota 40-in-40 Team: The Alabama Crimson Tide SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON...

TNR makes an announcement UAB and AD Mark Ingram part ways, Andy Kennedy named interim AD The AP All-American Team shows us just how much more distributed talent is throughout college football. Auburn's new TINY wide receiver The Auburn Tigers are doing what it takes to be a playoff contender? Andy Staples says the Florida Gators and Auburn Football are doing just that. Sport & State's Clay Travis...

Jon Sumrall on Florida's uniform combos Lane Kiffin on LSU's #11 AP preseason ranking Which AP Top 25 team is your biggest tease? They only suck you in to let you down. PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCA...

Former Alabama Crimson Tide national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie on another episode of Last Call to break down the biggest storylines coming out of Alabama Football fall camp — including the battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, injuries in the Crimson Tide running back room, emerging playmakers and much more. Who has the edge in the Alabama quarterback compet...

Brandon Marcello talks college football Today’s 40-in-40 Team: The Texas A&M Aggies International teams coming to the NFL? Top returning QBRs in college football PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR...

The Auburn Tigers are nearing the official kickoff of the Alex Golesh era. What is the biggest challenge for the first year Auburn Football coach? Auburn signs 5'6" 140 lb wide receiver. Is 5’6’’ 140 lbs too small to play in the SEC? The Alabama Crimson Tide is into another week of a QB battle. Where does Alabama Football stand in the Keelon Russell v. Austin Mack battle? OC Ryan Grubb gives an up...

Barstool Sports’ T-Bob Hebert joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation on two of the biggest storylines in the SEC: Is Alabama Football starting to decline, and what does Lane Kiffin have to accomplish in Year 1 at LSU for the season to be considered a success? T-Bob breaks down the state of the Alabama Crimson Tide, whether the program is still operating at a championship level, and h...