The Next Round

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...

LT returns from Europe 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. Terrible contracts in college football We also dive into Josh Pate’s “Golden Era” of college football an...

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart made waves with his comments about the state of modern college football — and Mick Gillespie and former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker are breaking it all down. Smart said the elite Alabama teams from 2012–2015 would “beat the dog out of” today’s college football teams because of one major difference: depth. He believes the game itself has not changed as muc...

Alabama gets a new QB commit for 2028 Alabama Crimson Tide Coach Kalen DeBoer tells us he knows the floor on Alabama Football QBs. We let you hear what the Alabama head coach tells about his QBs. The LSU Tigers are wrapping Spring Practice over the weekend. Have we learned anything from Lane Kiffin about this season’s LSU Football team? Lane Kiffin gets asked about not having a spring portal windo...

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas Cleveland Browns unveil new stadium design Non-QB Heisman winner: What non-quarterback could we see compete for the Heisman Trophy this season? The national media has missed on the interview Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart did with us. What we think they got wrong about what the Georgia Football coach said. Alabama Crimson Tide Coach Kalen DeBoer tells us he know...

The national media has missed on the interview Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart did with us. What we think they got wrong about what the Georgia Football coach said. Kirby Smart talks roster depth. Jim asks Kirby Smart how much roster depth has changed Georgia lands another elite tight end The Duke Blue Devils have struck a deal with Amazon Prime to air three basketball games, could this be a ne...

Get ready for a loaded college football conversation as Josh Pate joins The Next Round to break down the biggest storylines shaping the sport right now. From Kirby Smart’s eye-opening take on why the Big Ten Conference is dominating the national landscape, to the growing buzz around Jon Sumrall and why Florida Gators football fans are fired up about the future in Gainesville—this interview covers...

Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy joins The Next Round for our Coca-Cola Conversation at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am! In this interview, Murphy reflects on his incredible career with the Atlanta Braves, shares stories from his time as one of Major League Baseball’s most respected stars, and gives his perspective on the current state of the Braves and the game of baseball today. From MVP seasons t...

Georgia Football Head Coach Kirby Smart joins us for our Coca-Cola Conversation at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am for an in-depth discussion on the future of college football, the rise of the Big Ten, recruiting battles, roster depth, NIL, and what it takes to build a championship program in today’s game. In this interview, Kirby Smart breaks down why the Big Ten has recently dominated the College F...

Steven Pearl on Brown's stance that Auburn shouldn't have played in the NIT PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart on why the Big Ten has passed the SEC, his honesty might surprise you. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey updates what small changes we can expect from the College Football Playoff meetings. PLUS, 4 Downs presented by Central...