The Next Round

College football Week 1 is officially here — and Conor O’Gara and Jim Dunaway have plenty to unpack on the latest episode of The Conor O’Gara Show. Was all the chaos surrounding Lane Kiffin, LSU and the courtroom drama actually the perfect distraction for a team facing massive expectations? Conor and Dunaway discuss whether Kiffin has somehow turned the off-field circus into a masterclass in keepi...

Alabama Football is finally back, and one of the most intriguing players to watch Saturday is five-star freshman running back EJ Crowell. Could the talented newcomer eventually become the Crimson Tide’s next great running back in the mold of Damien Harris or Josh Jacobs? Alabama has been searching for another game-changing presence in the backfield after several seasons without the dominant rushin...

Week 1 games Auburn opens season vs. Baylor Buzz for Lane Kiffin's debut at LSU The battle between LSU, the SEC and the NCAA heads to a Louisiana courtroom. With Lane Kiffin pursuing former professional players such as Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton, the case could have major implications for NCAA eligibility rules, SEC authority and the future of college football roster construc...

College football Week 1 is here! Details from Lane Kiffin book Dabo Swinney and the owner of the Innisfree Irish Pub are pushing back on the stories of Lane Kiffin in the a new book being released by 24/7 Sports writer John Talty. The games begin tonight! The Colorado Buffaloes are at the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Which QB can make the Mendoza leap? A former USC Trojans Running Back has called...

Gene Chizik talks college football NFL predictions Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza is on a short list of #1 overall QB picks. Rams and 49ers embark on longest road trip in NFL history SEC v. LSU showdown in a Louisiana court today. SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNp...

Jackson Koivun selected to represent the US at Presidents Cup Are people sleeping on Alabama? Ole Miss takes on Louisville Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! Christopher Vizzina on being named QB1 at Clemson SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com...

Kalshi Picks: Five meaningful games for week one Auburn opens season vs. Baylor Matt Mosley previews Baylor vs. Auburn PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! 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...

Who finishes first and last in the NFC South? Pat White finally having jersey retired at West Virginia Alabama opens season vs. East Carolina Which college coaches have the best job they'll ever have? Hype around LSU's opener with Lane Kiffin Lackluster week 1 slate of games SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open...

Multiple SEC schools looking to add former NFL players to roster? Auburn takes on Baylor in Atlanta CFB week 1 storylines Eric Mac Lain talks ACC 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-rou...

Alabama football is back, and Last Call is breaking down everything surrounding the Crimson Tide’s season opener against East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium. How will Kalen DeBoer, Ryan Grubb and Alabama handle an ECU team coming off a nine-win season and a Military Bowl victory? And with the heat index potentially reaching 110–111 degrees in Tuscaloosa, could the weather become one of the bigge...

Bobby Carpenter talks college football Auburn vs. Baylor Week 1 preview Why Auburn may have a roster advantage over Baylor Byrum Brown and Alex Golesh’s new Auburn offense Alex Golesh on Auburn's opener vs. Baylor Messi retires from international soccer PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SP...

Clemson names Christopher Vizzina QB1 LSU vs. Clemson Week 1 The Keelon Russell era officially begins at Alabama. The former five-star quarterback will make his first career start against East Carolina after beating out Austin Mack for the QB1 job. Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb explains how the Crimson Tide are preparing Russell for his debut, including putting more responsibility on th...

Joel Klatt riles up Auburn and Texas fans Lane Kiffin leaning into the villain role LSU vs. the SEC College football upset alert Who wins the Heisman trophy? Arizona unveils turnover sword 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...

Matt Moscona joins the show Lane Kiffin gifted holy water by LSU media Auburn Women's Basketball's unique strategy to get tougher East Mississippi legend Buddy Stephens fired 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/...

College Football Game Week is Here! The LSU Tigers remain the center of attention in the NFL Player back to college football discussion. Will that impact their game against the Clemson Tigers? The Boise State Broncos are at the Oregon Ducks. Will this finally be the year for Oregon to win some hardware? For Boise, is there an outcome that can knock them out of the race for the College Football Pla...

Who did the worst coaching job in week 0? Who did the best coaching job in week 0? Leonard Fournette gifts #5 chain to DJ Pickett Who won the breakup? Biggest overreactions in college football so far 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...

Memphis makes statement in win at UNLV Virginia dominates NC State Aaron Donald officially returning to the Los Angeles Rams Notable NFL cuts USC debuts in year 5 for Lincoln Riley North Carolina takes down TCU in Ireland North Dakota State hammers Jacksonville State Ella Langley plays two sold out shows at Auburn Alabama names starting kicker NFL players coming back to college? Early read on Clem...

“The Film Guy” Brooks Austin joins The Next Round to break down the biggest storylines entering the 2026 college football season. Brooks explains what Keelon Russell brings to Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama offense and how the talented young quarterback could elevate the Crimson Tide. The crew also debates the best player in college football and puts Brooks on the spot for his three guarantees—three bold...

Today is our annual Three Guarantees Show. We want your three boldest predictions for the upcoming season. Do any of these make your list? Alabama Crimson Tide wins the National Championship Keelon Russell wins the Heisman. Auburn Tigers Win the SEC Byrum Brown Sets the Auburn Passing Record LSU Tigers Fail Under Lane Kiffin Georgia Bulldogs are a Thing of the Past Texas Finally Gets is Done Texas...

Recapping our kickoff party Chris Sale shuts out Dodgers to complete Braves' sweep Ty Simpson impresses again NFL preseason Youngstown State's upside-down logo TNR staff's 3 guarantees for the college football season College football bold predictions from our audience SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotif...

Today is our annual Three Guarantees Show. We look for your three boldest predictions for the 2026 College Football season. Do any of these make your list? Alabama Crimson Tide is making the College Football Playoffs? Auburn Tigers are an SEC Surprise Team? LSU Tigers Win it all Or Miss a Bowl? Georgia Bulldogs win the SEC Again? Texas is FINALLY Back! Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas SUBSCRIBE: @N...

Connor O’Gara and Jim Dunaway are back for Episode 10 of The Connor O’Gara Show, diving into the biggest debates surrounding how we watch — and remember — college football. ESPN is getting rid of its traditional Bottom Line ticker during college football broadcasts. Is that a welcome change, or will fans miss having scores constantly scrolling across the screen? Connor and Jim discuss the rise of...

Alabama Football general manager Courtney Morgan is pushing back on the narrative that the Crimson Tide can’t—or won’t—spend big money on its roster. “We are very cautious and risk averse,” Morgan said while making it clear: Alabama isn’t broke. We break down what Morgan’s comments reveal about Alabama’s approach to NIL, roster construction and player evaluation under Kalen DeBoer. Has Alabama fou...

We also rank the five worst Power Conference teams entering the 2026 college football season and dive into the growing battle between LSU and the SEC over former professional players returning to college football. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is now publicly pushing back against the SEC as LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin attempt to add former Ole Miss players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, w...

White Board: Three brands that have taken a step back in Sports, Pop Culture and Consumer. RIP ESPN's ticker during college football games 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/t...