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Lane Kiffin was as unfiltered as ever in a Vanity Fair interview but did the LSU Tigers coach go too far this time? Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is going scorched Earth on the state of college football. Everyone from the Ole Miss Rebels to the Cal Bears are in his crosshairs. ACC Spring Meetings are underway and, like any major conference meeting, there are headlines: A feud with Not...

Outkick.com founder Clay Travis joins the show to talk Lane Kiffin's comments Lane Kiffin was as unfiltered as ever in a Vanity Fair interview but did the LSU Tigers coach go too far this time? Amari Allen measurements NFL kickers getting PAID PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/...

Jake Coker and Mick Gillespie are back with a wild mix of college football talk, competitive eating stories, NIL drama and celebrity encounters. Mick shares the unbelievable story of officiating a bologna-eating contest where Joey Chestnut crushed 16 pounds of bologna in eight minutes to set a new world record. The guys also revisit Chestnut’s rivalry with Kobayashi, including Joey’s dominant 83-6...

Lane Kiffin was as unfiltered as ever in a Vanity Fair interview but did the LSU Tigers coach go too far this time? Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is going scorched Earth on the state of college football. Everyone from the Ole Miss Rebels to the Cal Bears are in his crosshairs. College Football kickoff times and TV announcements Steve Sarkisian on College Football Playoff selection PLU...

No longer does $10,000,000 get you in the top 10 of coaching salaries, who in the top ten is earning their tens of millions? The latest CBS NBA Mock Draft has LaBaron Philon going 13th to the Miami Heat and Amari Allen going 27th to the Boston Celtics. Great news for the former Alabama Basketball guard but what does it mean for Allen? CBS Sports looks at the season defining games for these contend...

ESPN's Buster Olney on the passing of Atlanta Braves legend Bobby Cox Legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away over the weekend. This comes on the heels of the passing of Ted Turner. We discuss the impact of Cox and the most important Braves figures of all-time. Which fanbase did Brooks' graphic anger? PLUS, our daily 4 Downs SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON...

We have some NFL schedule news. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will play the first Sunday night of the NFL season. CBS Sports looks at the season defining games for these contenders: Texas Longhorns, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Indiana Hoosiers, Miami Hurricanes, Texas A&M Aggies, LSU Tigers, Oklahoma Sooners, Texas Tech Red Raiders, USC...

Josh Pate and FOX Sports Analyst Joel Klatt have their post spring Top 25s, we react. Brad Crawford's bowl projections We have one reason to be hopeful for every NFL fan base. PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas CBS Sports has their post-spring bowl projections, who is happy, who is sad? Worse Postseason: March Madness at 76 or CFB Payoff at 24? The Lakers are complaining about foul calls, or the lack of foul calls and JJ Reddick makes a bold claim. Do they have an argument? PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextro...

What are the best remaining Out of Conference Games in the Future? Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Ohio State and Notre Dame are doing work. NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams Mark Pope addresses Big Blue Nation (again) Discussions on the supposed alien files released by the Pentagon PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR...

Breaking News: Alabama keeping home-and-home series with Ohio State We react to CBS Sports’ post-spring bowl projections, discuss Matt Campbell’s brief NFL flirtation, and explain what Ted Turner got right that the NFL embraced — but Major League Baseball refused to learn from. Mark Pope responds to critics PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLO...

Birmingham Stallions QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson joins the show We also dive into the best current college football coaches against Top 25 opponents, including why Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has such an impressive winning percentage but a few puzzling losses. Plus, we look at Oregon head coach Dan Lanning’s ranked-game résumé and what it says about the Ducks’ championship ceiling...

Which college football teams could you make a compelling argument could start the season at #1 in the nation? Obvious choices would include The Indiana Hoosiers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns and Notre Dame Fighting Irish but how deep does the list go? We react to CBS Sports’ post-spring bowl projections and discuss Matt Campbell’s brief NFL flirtation SUBSCR...

Get ready for a deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping the future of college football as USA Today’s Matt Hayes joins The Next Round! 🏈 In this conversation, we break down the most pressing issues across the sport—from potential College Football Playoff expansion to the growing power dynamics between conferences and television networks. If you're a die-hard fan of the SEC, Big Ten, or the...

What is the best format if the College Football Playoff expands to 24? The Kentucky Wildcats and head coach Mark Pope make a massive PR mistake. Who is the Kentucky Basketball “idea guy”? College football coaches are pushing for major postseason changes — and they could reshape the sport again. The American Football Coaches Association reportedly wants three big things: no conference championship...

We ask a massive Alabama Football question: is this the most pivotal Crimson Tide season since 2008? With Kalen DeBoer trying to fully establish his version of Alabama after the Nick Saban era, this season could define the direction of the program for years to come. Where does Dabo Swinney rank among current ACC football coaches, what are the five “must-see” games on the 2026 college football sche...

College football coaches are pushing for major postseason changes — and they could reshape the sport again. The American Football Coaches Association reportedly wants three big things: no conference championship games, a bigger College Football Playoff, and the season finished by mid-January. Would that fix college football’s postseason… or create even more problems? What are five “Must See” games...

What are the best foreign language films of all time? On this episode of The Next Reel, Lance Taylor and Tyler Johns review new movies and streaming releases before revealing their personal Top 5 Foreign Language Films — without giving away the full list too early. The guys discuss All Her Fault on Peacock starring Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, and Michael Peña, the brutal RZA-directed revenge thri...

Where does Jake Coker stack up among Alabama’s best single-season passing leaders — and what does that list say about the evolution of Crimson Tide football? On this episode of Last Call, the guys break down Alabama’s all-time single-season passing yard leaders, including Bryce Young, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, Ty Simpson, Blake Sims, AJ McCarron, Greg McElroy, and Jake Coker. The conversation tur...

Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! We take a deeper look at the Power 4 and Notre Dame against ranked opponents in the College Football Playoff era. Which programs have lived up to the hype? Which ones have been exposed? And what does it tell us about the real contenders in college football? We also break down a huge SEC Football question: since 1977, only six teams have won...

Outkick founder Clay Travis joins the show! Diego Pavia admits oversleeping and missing warmups before Alabama game Does Auburn Football have a major experience problem heading into the season? The Auburn Tigers reportedly have only 115 returning snaps, and we debate whether that number is a real warning sign for Auburn or just another offseason stat that may not matter once the games begin. We al...

We also break down a huge SEC Football question: since 1977, only six teams have won the SEC Championship. Would you take those proven SEC powers — Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Florida, Auburn and Tennessee — or the field to win the conference this season? Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is setting big expectations for Florida Football. Will that confidence help build momentum in Gainesville, or c...

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt joins The Next Round for a must-watch deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football right now. From powerhouse programs to playoff expansion and rising coaching pressure, this conversation covers everything fans are talking about heading into the new season. We kick things off with Kirby Smart’s eye-opening comments on why the Big Ten Conference has d...

Malik Willis delivers horrible first pitch The Atlanta Braves are off to their best start since 1892 — how is that even possible, and where does this current Braves core rank among the best in franchise history? Joel Klatt talks college football We also dive into Josh Pate’s “Golden Era” of college football and debate which era truly represents the best version of the sport. Was it the BCS? The ea...

Luke Combs plays Neyland with special guests Is Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama contract actually a bargain for the Crimson Tide? On today’s live show, we break down why DeBoer’s deal may make more financial sense than critics realize — and how Alabama Football could be saving money while still paying for elite expectations. Kentucky Derby PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! SUBS...