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🏆 RANKING COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S FIVE UNDEFEATED POWER FOUR TEAMS Only five unbeaten Power Four teams remain: Miami, BYU, Texas Tech, UCLA, and Utah! Which team is the legitimate national championship contender? Who has the strongest College Football Playoff résumé, and which undefeated program is most vulnerable? We're ranking all five! 🐯 LSU vs. AUBURN: TREY'DEZ GREEN RETURNING? Lane Kiffin and LS...

🔥 ALABAMA vs. TEXAS: WHO'S UNDER MORE PRESSURE TO WIN? The College Football Playoff race is heating up, and two of the SEC's biggest programs are facing serious questions! Is Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer under more pressure to make the CFP and advance, or does Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian have even more to prove? 🏈 KALEN DEBOER vs. STEVE SARKISIAN: WHO HAS MORE TO PROVE Alabama...

🦆 OREGON INJURY UPDATE: CAN THE DUCKS SURVIVE? Oregon visits Illinois on Saturday, October 24, without quarterback Dante Moore or receiver Evan Stewart, both ruled out in the Big Ten availability report. Moore will miss his third consecutive game after suffering a concussion against USC. Can Dan Lanning's Ducks find enough offense to win in Champaign? How much longer can Oregon afford to be witho...

🏈 Who are the REAL national championship contenders in college football? Is Miami the team to beat, or are Ohio State, BYU, Georgia, Notre Dame and Indiana just as dangerous? Join Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor LIVE on The Next Round for a breakdown of the 2026 College Football Playoff race, CBS Sports rankings, Oregon's injury concerns and midseason grades for new Power Four head coach...

Should Alabama or Texas fans be more worried? SEC Network analyst and Florida Gators legend Chris Doering joins The Next Round to break down SEC football, the College Football Playoff race, and why he’s more concerned about the Texas Longhorns than the Alabama Crimson Tide—even with both teams sitting on two losses. Doering explains why he hasn’t given up on Alabama, even if some Crimson Tide fans...

🏆 24-TEAM COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: WHAT RULES WOULD WE CHANGE? College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams is under serious consideration, potentially beginning in 2027. What should the rules look like? We debate automatic bids, seeding, first-round byes, home-field advantage, conference championships, and how to protect the importance of the college football regular season. Would a 24-team C...

🐘 KALEN DeBOER: ARE ALABAMA FANS GETTING IT WRONG? Following Alabama's losses to Georgia and Tennessee, frustration is growing in Tuscaloosa. Some Crimson Tide fans are questioning Kalen DeBoer's leadership and the direction of Alabama football. But is that criticism justified? We examine what fans are saying, why some of the blame may be misplaced, and what DeBoer must do to get Alabama back on...

CAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS STRIKE AGAIN? After one of the wildest Saturdays of the 2026 college football season, we're looking for the next major upsets. Week 8 features Ole Miss at Texas, Indiana at Michigan, LSU at Auburn, Tennessee at South Carolina, Texas A&M at Alabama, and Houston at Utah. Which favorites are vulnerable, and what could another upset-filled weekend do to the College Football...

Could Ohio State and Michigan ever LEAVE the Big Ten? What would a 24-team College Football Playoff mean for the future of college football? The Next Round LIVE tackles conference realignment, quarterback controversies, Week 8 upset predictions, and our NFL Week 7 Power Ratings! COULD THE BIG TEN IMPLODE? With discussions underway about expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, we're ask...

Alabama football is facing serious questions after an embarrassing 26-10 loss to Tennessee, and former Crimson Tide national championship quarterback Jake Coker isn't holding back in his assessment of what went wrong! On this episode of Last Call, Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie to break down Alabama's offensive struggles, Keelon Russell's difficult performance at Neyland Stadium, Ryan Grubb's con...

Geoff Collins joins The Next Round to break down the biggest stories in SEC football, including Auburn’s statement win over Georgia, Tennessee’s defensive masterpiece against Alabama, and the questions surrounding Texas’ offense. From coaching decisions to quarterback comparisons, Coach Collins shares his perspective on the matchups, schemes and performances driving the college football conversati...

Brock Huard joins The Next Round to break down the biggest NFL and college football storylines, from the NFC East race and Jim Harbaugh’s winless Chargers to Arch Manning’s struggles at Texas and Auburn’s stunning win over No. 1 Georgia! 🏈 WHO WINS THE NFC EAST? Who has the edge in the NFC East? Brock weighs in on the division race and what could separate the contenders as the NFL season unfolds....

🏈ALABAMA FOOTBALL: WHAT IS THE CRIMSON TIDE'S IDENTITY? After back-to-back losses to Georgia and Tennessee, Kalen DeBoer's Alabama Crimson Tide are 5-2 (3-2 SEC). Alabama managed just 201 total yards in a 26-10 loss in Knoxville. Is this team still a College Football Playoff contender? What needs to change for quarterback Keelon Russell, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and the Tide to find a win...

🏈ALABAMA FOOTBALL: WHAT IS THE CRIMSON TIDE'S IDENTITY? After back-to-back losses to Georgia and Tennessee, Kalen DeBoer's Alabama Crimson Tide are 5-2 (3-2 SEC). Alabama managed just 201 total yards in a 26-10 loss in Knoxville. Is this team still a College Football Playoff contender? What needs to change for quarterback Keelon Russell, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and the Tide to find a win...

😅RELIEF SYNDROME: CAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S BIG WINNERS DO IT AGAIN? One massive victory can change a season, but what happens the following Saturday? Auburn stunned No. 1 Georgia, Tennessee knocked off Alabama, BYU defeated Notre Dame, and Florida upset Texas. Now comes the challenge of building on those victories! We look at the teams facing potential emotional letdowns, including Auburn against L...

🏈 Kalen DeBoer is standing behind Ryan Grubb, but is Alabama's offense in serious trouble? The Next Round is LIVE with the biggest college football stories, SEC football analysis, College Football Playoff debates, midseason awards, and our Week 8 UPSET ALERT! After Alabama's frustrating 26-10 loss to Tennessee, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer publicly defended offensive coordinator Ryan Grub...

FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt joins The Next Round to break down a wild college football weekend, Alabama’s loss to Tennessee, Ohio State’s escape against Indiana, and the growing College Football Playoff debate. Was this past Saturday the BEST Saturday in college football history—and who is actually the best team in the country? Klatt discusses Indiana’s close loss to Ohio State, including Nick Marsh’s...

🐘 ALABAMA'S OFFENSE IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE! 📉 Kalen DeBoer on his confidence in Ryan Grubb What has happened to the Alabama Crimson Tide offense? Following a disastrous 26-10 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Kalen DeBoer's team is facing major questions. Alabama has scored just 13 points over its last six quarters against Georgia and Tennessee. Quarterback Keelon Russell struggled a...

🐘 ALABAMA'S OFFENSE IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE! 📉 What has happened to the Alabama Crimson Tide offense? Following a disastrous 26-10 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Kalen DeBoer's team is facing major questions. Alabama has scored just 13 points over its last six quarters against Georgia and Tennessee. Quarterback Keelon Russell struggled against the Vols, throwing for only 147 yards...

🏈 OHIO STATE ENDS INDIANA'S HISTORIC STREAK! The Buckeyes defeat Curt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers 19-15 in Bloomington, snapping the nation's longest winning streak at 22 games. What does the result mean for the Big Ten championship race? 🏈 BYU STUNS NOTRE DAME AMID OFFICIATING CONTROVERSY! No. 8 BYU defeats No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in the first-ever top-10 matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium! Bear...

College football has officially been turned upside down! On an unforgettable "Snow Globe Saturday," FIVE of the nation's top seven teams lost, sending shockwaves through the SEC, the AP Top 25 rankings, and the College Football Playoff race! Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, and Ryan Brown LIVE on The Next Round as we break down one of the wildest weekends in college football history. From Auburn's...

College football CHAOS has turned the SEC and AP Top 25 upside down! LIVE on Monday Morning Live, The Next Round's Jim Dunaway and ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill break down a wild Week 7, the biggest upsets of the 2026 season, and what it all means for the College Football Playoff race! 🔥 AUBURN SHOCKS #1 GEORGIA! Alex Golesh's Tigers pull off a stunning 27-24 upset of Kirby Smart's...

It's a HUGE weekend in SEC football! The Next Round is LIVE with the latest Alabama Crimson Tide news, Auburn Tigers analysis, SEC quarterback injury updates, and must-watch matchups that could change the SEC Championship and College Football Playoff races. Can Alabama survive an offensive line shakeup at Tennessee? Will Auburn finally fix its tackling against No. 1 Georgia? Which quarterback inju...

🔴 ALABAMA'S OFFENSIVE LINE SHAKEUP Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide could be without starting center Racin Delgatty, listed as doubtful with a lower-body injury. Mal Waldrep is the likely replacement against Tennessee. Can the reshuffled line protect Keelon Russell from the Volunteers' aggressive pass rush? We examine Ryan Grubb's adjustments, Alabama's response to its loss to Georgia, and the keys to...

🔥 SIX RANKED SHOWDOWNS! WEEK 7 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW One of the biggest weekends of the 2026 college football season features SIX matchups between AP Top 25 teams! No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee — Can the Crimson Tide rebound from their loss to Georgia, or will the Volunteers defend Neyland Stadium in the Third Saturday in October rivalry? No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana — A MASSIVE Big T...