The Next Round

Former Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban says the quiet part out loud: If you want Alabama Football stability, you extend Kalen DeBoer’s contract. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey updates what small changes we can expect from the College Football Playoff meetings. How much would you pay for a trough from Nebraska's football stadium? How would Brendan Sorsby's absence affect Texas Tech's betti...

Former Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban says the quiet part out loud: If you want Alabama Football stability, you extend Kalen DeBoer’s contract. Jim asks Kalen DeBoer about rebuilding the offensive and defensive lines Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart on why the Big Ten has passed the SEC, his honesty might surprise you. Brown gives Kirby Smart his theory on why the Big Ten is win...

Auburn basketball fans, this is a must-watch Coca-Cola Conversation from the Regions Tradition Pro-Am as Steven Pearl, Head Coach of the Auburn Tigers, joins The Next Round to break down everything happening inside the program right now. In this wide-ranging interview, Coach Pearl opens up about Auburn’s decision to accept an NIT bid after narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament and what that experie...

Get an inside look at the future of Alabama Football as Kalen DeBoer joins The Next Round for our Coca-Cola Conversation at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am. From the heated Alabama QB battle to what makes DeBoer’s offensive system so appealing to elite quarterback recruits, this conversation dives deep into the evolution of the Tide under new leadership. Coach DeBoer also shares insights on rebuildin...

UAB head football coach Alex Mortensen joins The Next Round for an in-depth conversation on building the Blazers, recruiting in Birmingham, and how his time at Alabama under Nick Saban shaped his coaching philosophy. Mortensen explains why connecting with the Birmingham community is critical to growing the UAB fan base and why the Blazers’ facilities — including Protective Stadium, the football op...

Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from celebrity moments at a charity golf event to the new reality of building a winning college football program. Golesh talks about being starstruck meeting John Daly and Bo Jackson, his relationship with country music star Riley Green, and how those connections can help Auburn Football i...

Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Kalen DeBoer just signed a new deal making him one of the top five paid coaches in college football. What is the real importance of that deal for Alabama Football? March Madness is expanding as the NCAA has reportedly started the process of growing the Men’s Basketball Tournament to 76 teams staring with the 2027 tournament. Is 76 too many? We look at what this will...

Jim's 1st tee roasts from 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? Auburn Football Head Coach Alex Golesh joins the show! UAB Football Head Coach Alex Morten...

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...