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🔥 ALABAMA'S OFFENSIVE LINE AND RUN GAME: THE FINAL EXAM! Has Alabama's offensive line actually improved, or have the Crimson Tide's recent performances created a false sense of confidence? Kalen DeBoer's team has shown flashes of a more effective rushing attack, but Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs represent an enormous test. Can Alabama establish the run against Georgia's defense? Will Daniel Hill, EJ Crowell, and the Crimson Tide running backs find room to operate? Can Alabama protect freshman quarterback Keelon Russell when the pressure is highest? And if the running game struggles, can Russell carry the offense against one of the SEC's premier programs? 🔥 RYAN COLEMAN-WILLIAMS: IS ALABAMA GETTING HIM THE FOOTBALL ENOUGH? Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams enters the Georgia showdown with 20 receptions, 376 receiving yards, and four touchdowns through five games. He's Alabama's leading receiver, but is that enough? Should offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb make Coleman-Williams an even bigger part of the game plan? Can the explosive receiver deliver a signature performance against Georgia's secondary? We debate whether Alabama is maximizing one of its most dangerous offensive weapons. 🏆 ALABAMA AND GEORGIA: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OR BUST! Alabama and Georgia fans share something increasingly rare in college football: anything short of a national championship can feel like a disappointing season. Nick Saban built a dynasty in Tuscaloosa. Kirby Smart established a championship standard in Athens. Now Kalen DeBoer faces the challenge of maintaining Alabama's place among the sport's elite. Is winning the SEC enough? Is reaching the College Football Playoff enough? Which program faces more pressure to win it all in 2026? And how much does Saturday's showdown change the national championship conversation? Tripp Rogers on Lane Kiffin's time in Tuscaloosa Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🏈 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA: IS THE CRIMSON TIDE READY FOR ITS BIGGEST TEST? The stage is set for one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season! No. 6 Alabama (5-0) hosts No. 2 Georgia (5-0) Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, with SEC supremacy, College Football Playoff positioning, and national championship aspirations hanging in the balance! Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown, and Lance Taylor are LIVE on The Next Round with their final Alabama vs. Georgia preview, breaking down the Crimson Tide's offensive line, running game, Ryan Coleman-Williams' production, and the championship-or-bust mentality surrounding two of college football's biggest programs! 🔥 ALABAMA'S OFFENSIVE LINE AND RUN GAME: THE FINAL EXAM! Has Alabama's offensive line actually improved, or have the Crimson Tide's recent performances created a false sense of confidence? Kalen DeBoer's team has shown flashes of a more effective rushing attack, but Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs represent an enormous test. Can Alabama establish the run against Georgia's defense? Will Daniel Hill, EJ Crowell, and the Crimson Tide running backs find room to operate? Can Alabama protect freshman quarterback Keelon Russell when the pressure is highest? And if the running game struggles, can Russell carry the offense against one of the SEC's premier programs? 🍗 BUFFALO WILD WINGS PICK 3! It's time for the Buffalo Wild Wings Pick 3! The guys make their football selections ahead of another loaded college football Saturday. Who has the best picks, and which matchups could produce the biggest surprises? 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.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🏈 TEXAS vs. OKLAHOMA: RED RIVER RIVALRY! No. 1 Texas and Oklahoma collide at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas during the State Fair of Texas! Can Arch Manning and the Longhorns find offensive consistency? Can the Sooners generate enough offense to pull off a major upset? And which team has the better defense: Texas or Oklahoma? 🔥 KENTUCKY vs. LSU: ARE THE WILDCATS FOR REAL? Kentucky has already won TWO SEC road games under Will Stein, beating Texas A&M and South Carolina. Now the Wildcats welcome No. 10 LSU to Lexington with a chance to improve to 3-1 in SEC play! Can LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt deliver a better road performance after the Tigers' disappointing loss at Ole Miss? Can Lane Kiffin's LSU offense handle Kentucky? 🏆 MORE SEC WEEK 6 SHOWDOWNS: 🔴 Texas A&M at Missouri: The Aggies look for offensive consistency against a Missouri team fresh off a stunning 45-17 demolition of Florida. Are the Tigers legitimate SEC contenders? 🐊 South Carolina at Florida: The Gamecocks are reeling after an overtime loss to Kentucky. Can the Gators bounce back, and is offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner feeling the pressure? 🔵 Ole Miss at Vanderbilt: Can Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels avoid another SEC setback on the road in Nashville? 🟠 Tennessee at Arkansas: Can the Volunteers keep building momentum against the Razorbacks? 🌎 NATIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL STORYLINES: 🔴 Indiana at Nebraska: Curt Cignetti's defending national champion Hoosiers bring a remarkable 21-game winning streak into Lincoln. Can unbeaten Nebraska pull off the upset? 🦆 UCLA at Oregon: The Ducks face a ranked Bruins team without starting quarterback Dante Moore. Can Oregon survive another major Big Ten test? 🔥 SNEAKY GOOD GAME: Boise State at Fresno State! Don't overlook this important Pac-12 rivalry showdown. 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🚨 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA! TEXAS vs. OKLAHOMA! A MASSIVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 6 IS HERE! 🏈 The Next Round is LIVE with a full preview of the biggest games in college football! We've got SEC showdowns, College Football Playoff debates, national championship contenders, upset alerts, and predictions for a loaded Saturday of action! 🔥 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA: DOES THIS GAME STILL FEEL AS BIG? No. 6 Alabama hosts No. 2 Georgia in Tuscaloosa in one of the biggest matchups of the 2026 college football season! But has the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff changed what games like this actually mean? Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart's Bulldogs are legitimate national championship threats, but is this showdown still a must-win? Plus, are Alabama and Georgia among just SEVEN teams with a realistic chance to win the national title? Guardians top White Sox to force Game 5 Saban documentary premieres! 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🏈 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA! HURRICANE ISAÍAS! JAKE COKER'S SEC PICKS! Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie on Last Call, presented by Pearl River Resort, on The Next Round for an in-depth Alabama vs. Georgia preview, expert quarterback analysis, college football predictions, and some incredible stories from Coker's playing career! The No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs are preparing for a massive SEC showdown Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, but Hurricane Isaias could throw a major wrinkle into the matchup! Can Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide handle Kirby Smart's Bulldogs if rain and wind become factors at Bryant-Denny Stadium? 🌪️ ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA — WILL THE WEATHER CHANGE EVERYTHING? Jake takes us back to Alabama's unforgettable 38-10 victory over Georgia in rainy Athens in 2015. What was it actually like throwing a soaking-wet football? How do strong winds affect accuracy, arm strength, and offensive strategy? Coker shares firsthand insight into playing quarterback in brutal conditions and explains why Saturday's battle could be won or lost in the trenches. 🐘 KEELON RUSSELL vs. GUNNER STOCKTON — THE QB BREAKDOWN What makes Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell such a special talent? Coker breaks down Russell's elite arm strength, throwing mechanics, pocket awareness, and ability to make difficult throws. He explains how Alabama can use motion and tempo to attack Georgia's defense and why stopping the Bulldogs' rushing attack is critical to forcing Gunner Stockton into uncomfortable passing situations. Plus, Jake recalls his unforgettable touchdown connection with Calvin Ridley against Michigan State in the 2015 Cotton Bowl and explains why great quarterbacking often requires throwing to receivers you can't actually see! 💰 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS & PREDICTIONS Jake shares his best bets for a huge college football weekend: • Texas A&M (+3.5) at Missouri — Can the Aggies capitalize on a potential Tigers letdown? • Oklahoma (+8.5) vs. Texas — Could the Sooners shock Arch Manning and the Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry? • Penn State (-1.5) vs. USC — Can the Nittany Lions take advantage of home-field energy in the White Out at Beaver Stadium? 🔥 TARGETING, PLAYER SAFETY & FOOTBALL'S BIGGEST HITS Jake and Mick also discuss the controversial hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II. Are quarterbacks putting themselves in danger by sliding too late? Has football become too protective of offensive players? Coker shares the most violent hit he ever witnessed during his time at Florida State. 🇺🇸 Plus, Jake tells the behind-the-scenes story of meeting Donald Trump at an airport, reacts to his Trump-themed introduction video, and shares hurricane memories from the Alabama Gulf Coast. WATCH LAST CALL for Alabama football analysis, SEC predictions, college football betting discussions, and exclusive stories from a national championship quarterback! 👍 LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round, and COMMENT below: Who wins Alabama vs. Georgia, and will Hurricane Isaias impact the game? #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #JakeCoker #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #KeelonRussell #AlabamaVsGeorgia #TheNextRound #CollegeFootballPicks #LastCall 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Network’s Peter Burns joins The Next Round to talk SEC basketball, Alabama vs. Georgia, College Football Playoff selection and the biggest questions across the Southeastern Conference! Are the Florida Gators the clear team to beat in SEC basketball—and who can challenge them? Peter weighs in on Florida’s place atop the conference conversation, the contenders chasing the Gators and how many SEC teams could earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. From conference bragging rights to March Madness expectations, we discuss the SEC’s depth and its potential tournament field. Plus, which school has the SEC’s best football and basketball coaching combination? We debate one of the most interesting questions in college sports: Who has the strongest leadership across BOTH programs? On the football side, Peter shares his thoughts on the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs showdown in Tuscaloosa. With two SEC heavyweights meeting in T-Town, we get his perspective on one of college football’s biggest matchups. We also discuss Peter’s SEC Network partner Chris Doering being named an SEC Legend and Peter’s upcoming trip to observe a mock College Football Playoff selection. What goes into the CFP selection process? How are teams evaluated, compared and debated? We talk about what Peter hopes to learn about the decisions that shape the playoff field. In this interview: 🏀 Florida basketball and the biggest threats to the Gators 🏀 SEC NCAA Tournament projections and March Madness expectations 🏈🏀 The SEC’s best football/basketball coaching combo 🏈 Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa 👏 Chris Doering’s SEC Legend recognition 🏆 A look ahead at the mock CFP selection experience Sound off in the comments: Who can challenge Florida in SEC basketball, and who wins Alabama vs. Georgia? 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more SEC football, college basketball, College Football Playoff debate and interviews with the biggest voices in sports. Turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation! #SECBasketball #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #FloridaGators #MarchMadness #CollegeFootballPlayoff #TheNextRound #RollTide #GoGators #GoDawgs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell the BEST QB in college football? Sport & State founder Clay Travis joins The Next Round to preview Alabama vs. Georgia, explain his confidence in Russell and weigh in on the SEC kickoff times that have college football fans frustrated. Why are multiple must-watch SEC games competing in the same time slot while less compelling matchups get primetime? Clay discusses ESPN’s SEC scheduling and says he knows Tennessee is upset that its rivalry game against Alabama in Knoxville won’t be played in primetime. Should Alabama vs. Tennessee get the night-game spotlight? And are fans missing too much of the conference’s best football because of overlapping kickoffs? Then, it’s time to talk Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide. Clay shares his thoughts on Saturday’s SEC showdown and makes a bold statement about Alabama’s quarterback: he believes Keelon Russell is the best QB in college football. Hear his perspective on Russell and the Alabama–Georgia matchup as two of the sport’s biggest brands prepare to face off. From the Third Saturday in October to Alabama vs. Georgia, this conversation covers SEC football, college football TV scheduling and one of the biggest quarterback debates in the country. Join the conversation in the comments: • Is Keelon Russell the best quarterback in college football? • Who wins Saturday: Alabama or Georgia? • Should Alabama–Tennessee be a primetime game? LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football interviews, SEC analysis, Alabama football, Auburn football and conversations with the biggest voices in sports. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new video or live show! #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #SECFootball #ClayTravis #TheNextRound #RollTide #GoDawgs #Alabama #Georgia #Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama vs. Georgia is almost here, and the weather forecast could be taking a surprising turn! Could Saturday's massive SEC showdown in Tuscaloosa actually be played without rain? We're breaking down the latest forecast, Alabama QB Keelon Russell's development, the Crimson Tide's unsung offensive hero, Curt Cignetti's latest comments, and our biggest College Football Week 6 picks! Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, and Ryan Brown LIVE on The Next Round for the latest Alabama Crimson Tide football news, SEC football analysis, college football predictions, and more! 🏈 ALABAMA QB KEELON RUSSELL CONTINUES TO GROW What has impressed Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb the most about Keelon Russell's development? The Crimson Tide quarterback has shown tremendous growth in his command of the offense, pre-snap decision-making, and leadership. We examine what Grubb is seeing from his young QB and why Russell's progression could be critical against Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs defense. 🐘 ALABAMA'S UNSUNG HERO: JACKSON LLOYD While Keelon Russell and Alabama's explosive playmakers dominate the headlines, left tackle Jackson Lloyd is quietly making an enormous impact. How has the young offensive lineman handled the responsibility of protecting Russell's blind side? We discuss why Lloyd's steady performance deserves more recognition and what Alabama's offensive line must do against Georgia. 🌧️ GEORGIA VS. ALABAMA WEATHER UPDATE: CLEARING SKIES? Could Hurricane Isaias move through the region in time for Alabama and Georgia to play in relatively dry conditions? The latest forecast offers some hope for Saturday night's Top 10 showdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium, although dangerous weather remains a concern. We discuss the changing outlook, the potential impact on both teams, and what it could mean for Kalen DeBoer, Kirby Smart, Keelon Russell, and Georgia QB Gunner Stockton. 🔴 CURT CIGNETTI IS BEING CURT CIGNETTI! Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is bringing his trademark confidence and personality into another massive Big Ten matchup! The undefeated Hoosiers travel to Lincoln to face Matt Rhule's undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers. Can Indiana keep its winning streak alive, or will Nebraska deliver a statement victory at Memorial Stadium? 🏆 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 6 PICKS & PREDICTIONS We're picking some of the biggest games on the Week 6 schedule! From No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama to No. 7 Indiana at Nebraska and the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma, we're breaking down the matchups, potential upsets, and the games that could reshape the SEC standings, AP Top 25, and College Football Playoff race. 📞 SPECIAL GUEST: PETER BURNS Peter Burns joins The Next Round on the Alexander Shunnarah Hotline at 12:00 PM CT to discuss the latest in SEC and college football! Join the conversation LIVE! Drop your Alabama vs. Georgia prediction in the comments, tell us your biggest Week 6 upset pick, and let us know which teams you trust most! 👍 LIKE the stream, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round, and turn on notifications for daily college football coverage, Alabama football news, SEC analysis, and live sports talk. #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #CollegeFootball #KeelonRussell #SECFootball #RollTide #GoDawgs #IndianaFootball #CFB #TheNextRound 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 our Kalshi positions 00:10:30 will Alabama recognize Dennis Franchione this weekend? 00:22:00 weather update for Saturday in Tuscaloosa 00:32:45 SEC Network's Peter Burns 00:54:25 4 Downs 01:13:05 why isn't Alabama using EJ Crowell more? 01:19:30 unsung heroes for Alabama 01:24:15 is it surprising that a coach hasn't been fired yet? 01:30:10 Indiana at Nebraska preview 01:35:45 viewing menu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔥 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA: IS THE CRIMSON TIDE THE TARGET? No. 6 Alabama (5-0) welcomes No. 2 Georgia (5-0) to Tuscaloosa for one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season! Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs are preparing for a massive SEC showdown with national championship and College Football Playoff implications. But has Alabama become the team with the biggest target on its back? With quarterback Keelon Russell leading the Tide offense and Gunner Stockton commanding the Bulldogs, which program has the advantage? Is Georgia coming to Tuscaloosa with something to prove, or is Alabama ready to make another statement? 💰 WEEK 2 OF THE RIGHTEOUS JIM STONE LOCKS! The Righteous Jim Stone Locks return for another week of college football predictions! Which games stand out, where is the value, and which picks deserve your attention heading into Saturday's action? 🐯 LSU vs. KENTUCKY: LANE KIFFIN'S FAKE QUOTE CONTROVERSY! Has LSU resorted to manufactured bulletin-board material to motivate its football team? A quote attributed to Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey appeared on a video board inside LSU's football facility, suggesting the Wildcats' offense was ready to dominate the Tigers' defense. There's just one problem: Minchey never said it! Kentucky head coach Will Stein has addressed the controversy as Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers prepare to travel to Lexington. Is this harmless motivational gamesmanship, or has LSU taken things too far? We break down the controversy and preview this SEC matchup. SEC legends NFL update Our NFL power rankings Dylan Stewart returning for South Carolina? 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔥 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA: IS THE CRIMSON TIDE THE TARGET? No. 6 Alabama (5-0) welcomes No. 2 Georgia (5-0) to Tuscaloosa for one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season! Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs are preparing for a massive SEC showdown with national championship and College Football Playoff implications. But has Alabama become the team with the biggest target on its back? With quarterback Keelon Russell leading the Tide offense and Gunner Stockton commanding the Bulldogs, which program has the advantage? Is Georgia coming to Tuscaloosa with something to prove, or is Alabama ready to make another statement? 🚨 15 UNBEATEN TEAMS REMAIN! HOW MANY SURVIVE? Only 15 undefeated FBS college football teams remain entering the weekend, and that number is guaranteed to shrink with Alabama facing Georgia! Which unbeaten contenders are in danger of suffering their first loss? Who is on upset alert, and which teams have a realistic shot at an undefeated regular season? Rays eliminate Yankees to advance to ALCS Guardians top White Sox Dodgers eliminate Braves to advance to NLCS Sport & State founder 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/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would playing in a tropical storm give Alabama or Georgia the advantage? “The Film Guy” Brooks Austin joins The Next Round to preview Alabama vs. Georgia, break down key SEC storylines, and explain which college football teams he’s buying—and which have him concerned. With the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs preparing for a massive showdown in Tuscaloosa, Brooks examines how heavy rain and wind could affect both offenses. What has made Alabama’s running game so much better this season, and could that improvement become the difference for Kalen DeBoer’s team? We also discuss Georgia running back Nate Frazier’s status and what makes quarterback Gunner Stockton so effective against the blitz. Plus, we go around college football for more of Brooks Austin’s film-based analysis: 🏈 Alabama vs. Georgia: Which team would benefit most from a tropical storm? 🏈 Alabama’s rushing attack: What’s behind the improvement up front and on the ground? 🏈 Georgia’s offense: Nate Frazier’s availability and Gunner Stockton’s answers against pressure. 🏈 Auburn football: Why hasn’t the Tigers’ offense taken a bigger step under Alex Golesh? 🏈 Tennessee football: Breaking down Josh Heupel’s decision to change quarterbacks. 🏈 UCLA football: Why Brooks is buying stock in Bob Chesney and the Bruins. 🏈 Texas vs. Oklahoma: Do the Sooners have a realistic path to a Red River Rivalry upset? Brooks has a strong opinion—and Texas fans will want to hear it. From SEC quarterback play and offensive schemes to upset possibilities and one of college football’s biggest rivalries, “The Film Guy” brings a detailed look at the matchups everyone is talking about. Who wins Alabama vs. Georgia—and would bad weather change your pick? Can Oklahoma make things interesting against Texas? Drop your predictions in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to The Next Round YouTube channel for college football analysis, SEC news, expert interviews, Alabama football, Auburn football, and more. Turn on notifications so you never miss a discussion! #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #SECFootball #BrooksAustin #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Murray joins The Next Round to preview Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa! The former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback breaks down Saturday’s SEC showdown, Keelon Russell’s growth in Alabama’s offense, Gunner Stockton’s experience, and the biggest questions facing the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs. Could Tropical Storm Isaias impact Alabama vs. Georgia? We discuss the potential weather threat and how teams prepare to play in rain, including the challenges for quarterbacks, receivers, and offensive game plans. If wet conditions become a factor, which team is better equipped to handle them? Murray also takes a closer look at Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s development and growing command of the offense. How will he handle Georgia’s defense, and what does he need to do to keep the Crimson Tide moving? On the Georgia side, we examine Gunner Stockton’s experience and whether the Bulldogs have a dependable, go-to receiver who can deliver in the biggest moments. Plus, we tackle Tennessee’s quarterback change. With George MacIntyre getting his opportunity and Faizon Brandon’s future as the starter in question, will the switch become permanent? What should Josh Heupel prioritize as the Volunteers move deeper into SEC play? From Alabama football and Georgia football to the Tennessee QB situation, this conversation is packed with SEC football analysis and a quarterback’s perspective on one of college football’s biggest matchups. Who wins in Tuscaloosa: Alabama or Georgia? Could weather decide the game? Leave your predictions in the comments! Like this video and subscribe to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football interviews, Alabama Crimson Tide coverage, Georgia Bulldogs analysis, SEC previews, and reactions throughout the season. Turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation! #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaVsGeorgia #SECFootball #RollTide #GoDawgs #Alabama #Georgia #Tennessee #GoVols #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could severe weather change one of the biggest games of the college football season? The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded show as No. 6 Alabama prepares to host No. 2 Georgia in Tuscaloosa, with Tropical Storm Isaias threatening to become a hurricane and potentially bring significant weather impacts to Alabama this weekend. 🌪️ HURRICANE THREATENS ALABAMA VS. GEORGIA? We break down what the storm could mean for the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs showdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Could heavy rain, strong winds or severe weather affect the schedule, game plan or atmosphere surrounding this massive SEC matchup? 🧱 JACKSON LLOYD: ALABAMA’S UNSUNG HERO Alabama has several players quietly playing critical roles in its undefeated start. We take a closer look at left tackle Jackson Lloyd, who has emerged as an important piece of the Crimson Tide offensive line and will be tasked with protecting Keelon Russell against Georgia’s defense. 🎯 GUNNER STOCKTON THRIVES AGAINST THE BLITZ Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton continues to play at an extremely high level. Stockton enters the Alabama matchup completing 75.5% of his passes with 1,049 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and only one interception. We examine why Stockton has been so effective against pressure and blitz looks — and what Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack can do to make him uncomfortable. 📈 FIVE SURPRISES & FIVE DISAPPOINTMENTS THROUGH SEPTEMBER With September officially in the books, we reveal our Five Biggest Surprises and Five Biggest Disappointments from the opening month of the 2026 college football season. Which teams, players and coaches have exceeded expectations, and which ones have fallen short? 🍊 TENNESSEE MAKES A QUARTERBACK CHANGE There’s major news in Knoxville. Tennessee is turning to George MacIntyre at quarterback against Arkansas, with Faizon Brandon dealing with the lingering effects of a shoulder injury. What does the change mean for Josh Heupel, the Volunteers offense and Tennessee’s outlook moving forward? ☎️ ON THE ALEXANDER SHUNNARAH HOTLINE 12:00 — Brooks Austin, The Film Guy, joins us to break down Georgia, Alabama and one of the biggest SEC games of the season from a film and X’s-and-O’s perspective. Join us LIVE for college football news, SEC analysis, Alabama football, Georgia football, Tennessee football, predictions, film study and everything you need to know heading into another huge weekend. 👍 LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round and turn on notifications so you never miss our daily college football coverage! #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #CollegeFootball #SEC #RollTide #GoDawgs #TennesseeFootball #GunnerStockton #CrimsonTide #GeorgiaBulldogs #TheNextRound #CFB 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 our Kalshi positions 00:09:00 will weather impact Alabama vs. Georgia? 00:17:20 5 surprises and 5 disappointments in college football 00:42:20 Georgia at Alabama preview 00:48:15 Alabama tight end Josh Ford injury update 00:51:10 "The Film Guy" Brooks Austin joins the show 01:14:30 viewing menu 01:30:30 4 Downs 01:47:30 Trash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

👀 CFP BUBBLE WATCH: NINE TEAMS, TWO SPOTS? The College Football Playoff race is getting crowded. Has the postseason picture already turned into a nine-team fight for only two remaining spots? We identify the teams sitting on the bubble, the contenders running out of room for error, and the games that could completely reshape the CFP race. 🔥 WHO HAS COACHED THEMSELVES OFF THE HOT SEAT? Winning changes everything. Which college football coaches have done enough to quiet the criticism and save their jobs? We go through the biggest names and decide YEA or NAY: Are they officially off the hot seat? 🏆 ARE THESE HEISMAN FAVORITES ABOUT TO FLAME OUT? September Heisman hype is easy. Winning the trophy in December is much harder. Keelon Russell, Miami QB Darian Mensah and Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith have all generated major Heisman Trophy buzz — but history tells us early-season favorites can disappear fast. Which contenders are built to last, and which ones could see their campaigns collapse as the pressure and competition increase? 🔥 OUR HEISMAN TOP 4 We reveal our current Top 4 Heisman Trophy candidates — and there could be some major disagreement. Who should be No. 1 right now? Who is being overrated? Who is being overlooked? And which player has the best opportunity to make a statement this weekend? 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🌪️ COULD WEATHER DERAIL ALABAMA VS. GEORGIA? A potential tropical system has created major questions surrounding one of the biggest games of the college football weekend. What happens if dangerous weather impacts Tuscaloosa on Saturday? Could Alabama vs. Georgia be delayed, moved, postponed or otherwise altered? We break down the weather protocols and what fans need to know heading into game day. MLB playoffs Aaron Murray talks college football 👕 COLLEGE FOOTBALL FASHION SHOW New uniforms. Alternate combinations. Throwbacks. Bold choices. We rank the fresh looks hitting the field this weekend and decide which teams nailed it — and which ones should go back to the drawing board. Kentucky bringing the Power K uniforms back vs. LSU 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillespie for a must-watch conversation covering one of the biggest weeks of the college football season — from his incredible experience with Donald Trump in Mobile to a massive Alabama vs. Georgia showdown in Tuscaloosa. Coker takes viewers behind the scenes of Trump’s October 2 rally at the University of South Alabama, where the former Crimson Tide quarterback attended alongside his wife and was publicly recognized by Trump. Jake shares the hilarious story of meeting Trump before the event, sitting near Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats, dealing with Secret Service and even finding himself riding in the presidential motorcade with Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Then it’s time to talk Alabama football. The Crimson Tide improved to 5-0 with a dominant 56-23 road win over Mississippi State, and Coker explains why it may have been the most complete performance of the Kalen DeBoer era. Keelon Russell continued his outstanding start with 285 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and another score on the ground, while Alabama showed encouraging signs of becoming a more physical and explosive rushing team. Coker breaks down the emergence of Trae’shawn Brown and EJ Crowell, Alabama’s offensive line play, the importance of eliminating turnovers and what separates championship-caliber teams when the pressure increases. Attention now turns to one of the biggest games in college football: No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 6 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. What will it take for Alabama to beat Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs? Can the Crimson Tide establish the run against an elite Georgia defense? And what lessons can Alabama take from the 2025 SEC Championship Game, when the Tide finished with minus-3 rushing yards in a 28-7 loss? Tuscaloosa will become the center of the college football world with ESPN College GameDay, Nick Saban and Donald Trump all expected in town for the heavyweight SEC matchup. Jake also explains what it’s like for Alabama players to prepare for games surrounded by enormous expectations, national television coverage and distractions everywhere. If you love Alabama Crimson Tide football, Georgia Bulldogs football, SEC football, Keelon Russell, Kalen DeBoer, Kirby Smart, Jake Coker and the biggest stories in college football, this episode is for you. 👍 LIKE the video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Alabama, SEC and college football coverage 💬 COMMENT: Who wins Alabama vs. Georgia? #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaVsGeorgia #JakeCoker #DonaldTrump #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #RollTide #GeorgiaBulldogs #KeelonRussell #KalenDeBoer #kirbysmart 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is the best quarterback in college football—and where does Alabama’s Keelon Russell belong in that conversation? Brock Huard joins The Next Round to break down the Alabama Crimson Tide, UCLA vs. Oregon, San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, and the biggest talking points across college football and the NFL! Brock shares his thoughts on Alabama sophomore sensation Keelon Russell and what stands out about his game as the debate over college football’s best QB heats up. We also discuss Alabama’s elite red zone offense, why finishing drives matters so much, and what makes the Crimson Tide so dangerous when they get into scoring position. Then we turn to UCLA vs. Oregon in Eugene. Can the Bruins pull off the upset and stay undefeated? Brock weighs in on the matchup, the challenge of facing the Oregon Ducks on the road, and what UCLA needs to do to keep its unbeaten run alive. If you follow Big Ten football, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss. On the NFL side, Brock previews the San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks and explains why he expects a physical bloodbath in this NFC West rivalry. We also get into officials snapping back at players, the emotions behind those exchanges, and more from around the football world. Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, and Ryan Brown for Brock Huard’s perspective on quarterback play, Alabama football, a potential college football upset, and one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries. Who is YOUR pick for the best QB in college football? Can UCLA beat Oregon? Who wins 49ers vs. Seahawks? Drop your predictions in the comments! LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football and NFL analysis, SEC football coverage, exclusive interviews, and daily sports discussions. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode! #CollegeFootball #NFL #AlabamaFootball #Alabama #RollTide #49ers #seahawks #Oregon #GoDucks #UCLA #LARams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔥 KEELON RUSSELL VS. GUNNER STOCKTON — WHO HAS THE EDGE? It’s one of the biggest quarterback debates in college football as Alabama Crimson Tide QB Keelon Russell and Georgia Bulldogs QB Gunner Stockton prepare for a massive SEC showdown. Which quarterback has been better through the first five weeks of the 2026 college football season — and who gives his team the advantage when Georgia travels to Tuscaloosa? We break down the key numbers for Keelon Russell vs. Gunner Stockton, including passing production, completion percentage, touchdowns, interceptions, efficiency, rushing ability and overall impact on their respective offenses. Russell has emerged as one of the most explosive young quarterbacks in college football, while Stockton has been remarkably efficient leading Kirby Smart’s Georgia offense. So who has the edge: Alabama or Georgia at quarterback? 🐶 KIRBY SMART ON JUST HOW GOOD GUNNER STOCKTON IS We’ll also hear Georgia head coach Kirby Smart’s evaluation of Gunner Stockton and discuss what makes the Bulldogs quarterback so effective. Smart has consistently praised Stockton’s decision-making, accuracy, toughness, athleticism and leadership as Georgia continues to lean on its veteran quarterback in one of the biggest games on the SEC schedule. 🏆 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BUBBLE WATCH As we enter Week 6 of the college football season, it’s time to take a closer look at the College Football Playoff Bubble Watch. Which teams are safely inside the projected 12-team CFP field? Which contenders still have work to do? And which teams could see their playoff hopes take a major hit over the next few weeks? We break down the rapidly changing College Football Playoff picture, the teams sitting near the cut line and the upcoming games that could dramatically reshape the postseason race. 🚨 IS THIS THE FINAL SEASON FOR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES? Could 2026 be the final season of conference championship games as we know them? With continued discussion surrounding the future of the College Football Playoff, expansion and postseason structure, the value — and potential risk — of playing an additional conference championship game has become one of the biggest debates in college football. Could the SEC Championship Game, Big Ten Championship Game and other conference title games eventually disappear or be dramatically changed as the CFP continues to evolve? 📺 JOIN US LIVE Join us LIVE for Alabama vs. Georgia analysis, Keelon Russell vs. Gunner Stockton, College Football Playoff projections, CFP Bubble Watch, SEC football discussion and all the biggest stories from around college football. #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #KeelonRussell #GunnerStockton #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff #SECFootball #KirbySmart #RollTide #GoDawgs #AlabamaVsGeorgia 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 Introduction 00:05:00 our Kalshi positions 00:08:30 Georgia at Alabama preview 00:17:40 QB matchup between Gunner Stockton and Keelon Russell 00:24:30 keys to victory for Alabama and Georgia 00:32:40 4 Downs 00:57:25 viewing menu 01:01:00 Brock Huard joins the show to talk NFL and college football 01:31:30 weather concerns in Tuscaloosa for Alabama vs. Georgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded football show headlined by a complete preview of one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season: No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama from Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium! Both SEC powers enter the showdown 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play, setting up a massive battle between Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs. We break down every angle of Alabama vs. Georgia, including Keelon Russell vs. Gunner Stockton, the battle in the trenches, Georgia’s run defense, Alabama’s offensive wrinkles, the Tide’s defensive pressure packages and the keys that could determine this Top-10 SEC matchup. We’ll also hear directly from both coaching staffs during Georgia week: 🏈 Kalen DeBoer explains why Georgia is Alabama’s biggest challenge yet, the Tide’s focus on weekly improvement and why he believes Keelon Russell is ready for the moment. 🏈 Kane Wommack breaks down Gunner Stockton’s success against pressure, freshman LB Xavier Griffin, Alabama’s defensive mentality on the big stage and whether Georgia represents the ultimate test of the Crimson Tide’s physical identity. 🏈 Ryan Grubb discusses EJ Crowell’s usage, Alabama’s I-formation looks, Georgia’s run defense and where Russell has grown the most at quarterback. 🏈 Kirby Smart gives his evaluation of Keelon Russell and discusses the experience of Gunner Stockton and the playmakers surrounding Georgia’s quarterback. PLUS — is Bryce Young entering the NFL MVP conversation? The Carolina Panthers returned to Sunday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium for the first time in 11 years and delivered, beating the Detroit Lions 32-26. Young put on a show for a national audience, completing 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. The performance kept him atop the NFL with 1,268 passing yards through four games, and Panthers fans sent “MVP” chants raining down inside the stadium. Young’s connection with Tetairoa McMillan was unstoppable. McMillan erupted for career highs with 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns as Carolina improved to 2-2 and moved into a share of the NFC South lead entering its bye week. So is the former Alabama Heisman Trophy winner legitimately building an NFL MVP case? And how dangerous could Carolina become in the NFC if Young continues playing at this level? We discuss his remarkable development and what comes next for the Panthers before their Week 6 trip to Philadelphia. We’ll also hit Pete Golding on the week-to-week grind of the SEC, Florida coach Jon Sumrall on his hatred of losing and FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt with his latest thoughts on Texas. Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown for live reaction, analysis, debate and your comments on Alabama football, Georgia football, SEC football, Bryce Young, the Carolina Panthers, the NFL and much more! 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded football show headlined by a complete preview of one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season: No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama from Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium! Both SEC powers enter the showdown 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play, setting up a massive battle between Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs. We break down every angle of Alabama vs. Georgia, including Keelon Russell vs. Gunner Stockton, the battle in the trenches, Georgia’s run defense, Alabama’s offensive wrinkles, the Tide’s defensive pressure packages and the keys that could determine this Top-10 SEC matchup. We’ll also hear directly from both coaching staffs during Georgia week: 🏈 Kalen DeBoer explains why Georgia is Alabama’s biggest challenge yet, the Tide’s focus on weekly improvement and why he believes Keelon Russell is ready for the moment. 🏈 Kane Wommack breaks down Gunner Stockton’s success against pressure, freshman LB Xavier Griffin, Alabama’s defensive mentality on the big stage and whether Georgia represents the ultimate test of the Crimson Tide’s physical identity. 🏈 Ryan Grubb discusses EJ Crowell’s usage, Alabama’s I-formation looks, Georgia’s run defense and where Russell has grown the most at quarterback. 🏈 Kirby Smart gives his evaluation of Keelon Russell and discusses the experience of Gunner Stockton and the playmakers surrounding Georgia’s quarterback. PLUS — is Bryce Young entering the NFL MVP conversation? The Carolina Panthers returned to Sunday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium for the first time in 11 years and delivered, beating the Detroit Lions 32-26. Young put on a show for a national audience, completing 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. The performance kept him atop the NFL with 1,268 passing yards through four games, and Panthers fans sent “MVP” chants raining down inside the stadium. Young’s connection with Tetairoa McMillan was unstoppable. McMillan erupted for career highs with 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns as Carolina improved to 2-2 and moved into a share of the NFC South lead entering its bye week. So is the former Alabama Heisman Trophy winner legitimately building an NFL MVP case? And how dangerous could Carolina become in the NFC if Young continues playing at this level? We discuss his remarkable development and what comes next for the Panthers before their Week 6 trip to Philadelphia. We’ll also hit Pete Golding on the week-to-week grind of the SEC, Florida coach Jon Sumrall on his hatred of losing and FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt with his latest thoughts on Texas. Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown for live reaction, analysis, debate and your comments on Alabama football, Georgia football, SEC football, Bryce Young, the Carolina Panthers, the NFL and much more! 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt joins The Next Round to break down Alabama QB Keelon Russell, Bryce Underwood’s struggles at Michigan, Texas football, the SEC, the Big Ten and more! Klatt calls Russell “spectacular” and a “superstar”—but how would Alabama stack up against Indiana or Notre Dame on a neutral field? 🏈 JOEL KLATT ON KEELON RUSSELL & ALABAMA What stands out to Klatt about Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell? We discuss his observations of the Crimson Tide’s rising star and how Alabama would fare in neutral-site matchups against Indiana and Notre Dame. 〽️ BRYCE UNDERWOOD, BIG CONTRACTS & BIG EXPECTATIONS Bryce Underwood’s underwhelming performances at Michigan spark a bigger conversation: Are some players simply not equipped to be “the guy”? Klatt weighs in on the pressure of expectations, big contracts and becoming the face of a college football program in the NIL era. 🐯 MISSOURI, FLORIDA & THE RANKINGS DEBATE Is Klatt hearing from Missouri fans after saying the Tigers shouldn’t be ranked a week ago—then watching Mizzou destroy Florida? We revisit his assessment and discuss what that performance says about Missouri football. 🤘 TEXAS: BETTER ON PAPER THAN ON THE FIELD? Klatt explains his take on the Texas Longhorns and why their talent on paper hasn’t translated into the same level of performance on the field. 👀 NORTHWESTERN & THE BIG TEN Could Northwestern actually be the fourth-best team in the Big Ten? We discuss the Wildcats and where they fit in the conference picture. 🚣 P.J. FLECK: IS HE AS WEIRD AS HE SEEMS? Klatt shares his perspective on Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, his personality and one of college football’s most recognizable coaching styles. Plus, more college football analysis, SEC and Big Ten discussion, and the candid opinions you expect from Joel Klatt and The Next Round! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: How would Alabama fare against Indiana or Notre Dame? Do you agree with Klatt’s take on Texas? Leave your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for daily college football coverage, Alabama and Auburn football discussion, exclusive interviews and reaction to the biggest stories in sports. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new interview! #CollegeFootball #JoelKlatt #AlabamaFootball #TexasFootball #NotreDame #Hoosiers #SECfootball #BigTenFootball #TheNextRound #SEC #BigTen #RollTide #HookEm #GoBlue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college football season is heating up, and The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded SEC show headlined by Alabama, Georgia, Auburn and FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt. 🏆 KEELON RUSSELL: HEISMAN FAVORITE & BEST QB IN AMERICA? Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell has exploded into the Heisman Trophy race after another dominant performance. Through five starts, Russell has thrown for 1,414 yards and 11 touchdowns with only two interceptions while adding 184 rushing yards and four more scores. After accounting for four touchdowns in Alabama’s 56-23 road win over No. 16 Mississippi State, has the Crimson Tide sophomore already done enough to be called the best quarterback in college football? The biggest test yet arrives Saturday night when No. 2 Georgia visits No. 6 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. 🐘 WAS THAT KALEN DEBOER’S MOST “SABAN-LIKE” WIN? Kalen DeBoer has spent much of his Alabama tenure being measured against Nick Saban, often unfairly and usually unfavorably. But after the Tide overwhelmed a ranked Mississippi State team on the road, was that the most Saban-like performance of the DeBoer era? We break down what looked different and whether Alabama is beginning to resemble a true national championship contender. 🦅 AUBURN’S OFFENSE & A BRUTAL OCTOBER Auburn fell to 3-2 overall and 1-2 in SEC play after a 24-14 loss at Tennessee. Some Tigers fans are already comparing this offense to struggling Auburn attacks of recent seasons. Is that criticism fair this early in the Alex Golesh era? Auburn gets a bye before an unforgiving stretch at Georgia, home against LSU and at Ole Miss. Where is the Tigers’ best chance to steal an October win? 👑 WHO IS THE BEST TEAM IN THE SEC? No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama remain undefeated, but the SEC race is far from settled. Is Texas still the league’s No. 1 team? Does Georgia deserve the top spot? Has Alabama’s surge changed the conversation? And how much of a case can Ole Miss, LSU or Florida still make after early-season losses? ☎️ ALEXANDER SHUNNARAH HOTLINE 11:30 — FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt joins the show to discuss the biggest stories in the sport, Alabama vs. Georgia, the SEC pecking order and the national College Football Playoff picture. Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown for live college football reaction, analysis, debate and your comments throughout the show. #AlabamaFootball #KeelonRussell #GeorgiaFootball #CollegeFootball #SEC #HeismanTrophy #AuburnFootball #JoelKlatt #CFB #TheNextRound 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 our Kalshi positions 00:10:00 Keelon Russell's growth in Alabama's offense 00:22:30 Kirby Smart on the anaconda effect of Georgia's offense 00:31:20 Fox Sports' Joel Klatt talks college football 01:07:00 SEC kickoff times 01:10:10 viewing menu 01:22:40 Josh Heupel on changing QBs in Tennessee's win over Auburn 01:26:30 4 Downs 01:39:00 Alabama coordinators meet the media before Georgia matchup 01:48:25 Trash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🐊 FLORIDA GETS A REALITY CHECK Florida had been one of college football’s biggest early-season stories, but Missouri completely flipped the script with a stunning 45-17 victory in Columbia. Missouri improved to 4-1 and 1-1 in the SEC while snapping a nine-game losing streak against ranked opponents. The Gators fell to 4-1 after allowing 560 yards of offense. 🌰 OHIO STATE ROLLS AT IOWA Ohio State delivered an impressive road performance, beating Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. The Buckeyes improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play and now return home to face Maryland. Jeremiah Smith was spectacular again, finishing with 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns. 🏈 MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS Georgia beat Vanderbilt 38-14 before its trip to Alabama. LSU crushed McNeese 63-14. Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26. Indiana extended its winning streak to 21 games with a 47-15 victory over Rutgers. Plus: BYU beat TCU 17-10, Texas Tech handled Colorado 29-7, Tennessee defeated Auburn 24-14, and USC survived Washington 25-21. 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Alabama Football becoming the best team in college football? After another wild Saturday, the College Football Playoff picture and conference championship races are starting to take shape — and several contenders made massive statements while others suffered crushing losses. 🐘 ALABAMA MAKES ANOTHER STATEMENT The Alabama Crimson Tide went into Starkville and hammered previously unbeaten Mississippi State 56-23, improving to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play. Keelon Russell threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns as Alabama picked up its second SEC road victory of the season. Now the conversation gets even bigger: Is Alabama actually the best team in college football? The Crimson Tide returns to Tuscaloosa for a massive showdown with No. 2 Georgia. 🐔 ANOTHER SOUTH CAROLINA COLLAPSE South Carolina jumped out to a 17-0 lead over Kentucky — and still couldn’t finish. Kentucky battled all the way back and eventually won 35-34 in overtime on a game-winning two-point conversion. The result puts even more pressure on Shane Beamer after another painful blown lead for the Gamecocks. 🙌 MIAMI DESTROYS CLEMSON Miami walked into Death Valley and dominated Clemson 41-13. The Hurricanes are now 5-0 and 3-0 in ACC play, taking sole possession of first place in the conference. For Clemson, the loss drops Dabo Swinney’s Tigers to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the ACC. Is Clemson’s College Football Playoff dream already finished? Meanwhile, Miami continues building toward a huge November showdown with Notre Dame. 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Monday Morning Live with The Next Round’s Jim Dunaway and ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill, breaking down everything that happened across a wild weekend of college football and turning the page to another massive week featuring Alabama vs. Georgia, Texas vs. Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, USC vs. Penn State and much more. 🐘🔥 ALABAMA & KEELON RUSSELL ARE ROLLING The Crimson Tide keeps building momentum. Keelon Russell threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns and added another score on the ground as Alabama routed Mississippi State 56-23 in Starkville. Jim and Tom discuss Russell’s development, his place among the best quarterbacks in college football and an Alabama wide receiver room that continues to give defenses problems. How high is the ceiling for this Crimson Tide offense? 🐶🐘 ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA — SEC SHOWDOWN Now the attention turns to Georgia at Alabama in Tuscaloosa. What are the biggest matchups? Where does Alabama have an advantage? What does Georgia have to do to slow down Russell and the Tide passing game? Jim and Tom give their early breakdown of one of the biggest games on the college football schedule. 🐊📉 FLORIDA CRASHES BACK TO EARTH Florida’s undefeated start came crashing to a halt with a 45-17 loss at Missouri. Despite Austin Simmons throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns, the Gators couldn’t keep pace. Was this simply one bad Saturday, or did Missouri expose real concerns for Florida moving forward? 🍊⚠️ TENNESSEE WINS — BUT DO THE VOLS HAVE A QB PROBLEM? Tennessee beat Auburn 24-14, but the biggest story came at quarterback when Josh Heupel benched Faizon Brandon for George MacIntyre. What does the move mean for the Vols going forward? And on the other side, how worried should Alex Golesh and Auburn be about an offense that continues to search for consistency? 😼🤯 KENTUCKY STUNS SOUTH CAROLINA Kentucky trailed 17-0 before completing a dramatic comeback and beating South Carolina 35-34 in overtime. The Wildcats went for two and the win after their overtime touchdown. What did Kentucky show in the comeback, and where does another painful SEC loss leave South Carolina? 🤘🏆 RED RIVER RIVALRY PREVIEW: TEXAS vs. OKLAHOMA It’s one of the best rivalries in all of sports: Texas vs. Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Throw out the records when the Longhorns and Sooners meet in the Red River Rivalry. Jim and Tom break down the quarterbacks, matchups, pressure points and what could decide another chapter of Texas-OU. ☘️😰 NOTRE DAME GETS TESTED Notre Dame survived a tougher-than-expected challenge from North Carolina. What did the Fighting Irish learn, and are there warning signs hiding underneath another victory as the College Football Playoff race begins to take shape? 🙌🌴 MIAMI KEEPS CRUISING Miami continues to look like one of the nation’s elite teams after another convincing performance. Are the Hurricanes a legitimate national championship threat, and how do they stack up against the other College Football Playoff contenders? 🌰🦅 OHIO STATE & IOWA LOOK THE PART Ohio State went into Kinnick Stadium and came away with a 31-14 win over Iowa. Jim and Tom examine what we learned about the Buckeyes in a difficult road environment — and what Iowa showed despite taking its first loss. ✌️🔥 USC SURVIVES — NOW IT’S PENN STATE USC rallied to beat Washington 25-21, and now the Trojans turn their attention toward another enormous Big Ten test against Penn State. What should we make of USC right now, and what will it take to survive the next challenge? 🏈👀 PITT vs. VIRGINIA TECH — WAS THE KICK ACTUALLY GOOD? One of the wildest endings of the weekend came in Pitt’s 35-33 win over Virginia Tech. Hokies kicker John Love attempted a potential game-winning 36-yard field goal as time expired, but officials ruled the kick no good. Because the ball traveled above the upright, the call was not reviewable. So… was it actually good? Join Jim Dunaway and Tom Luginbill for college football reaction, SEC analysis, quarterback breakdowns, Alabama football talk, College Football Playoff discussion, Week 5 takeaways and Week 6 previews on another packed edition of Monday Morning Live. 👍 LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round and turn on notifications for more Alabama football, SEC football and college football coverage throughout the 2026 season. 00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 was Virginia Tech's kick good? 00:06:30 Alabama hammers Mississippi State in Starkville 00:21:15 sneak peek at Georgia vs. Alabama 00:26:30 Florida gets smoked at Missouri 00:33:00 Tennessee tops Auburn in Knoxville 00:40:00 other big games around college football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Fuhrman of the Bet The Board Podcast joins The Next Round to break down this weekend’s biggest college football and NFL games from the Vegas angle! From Alabama at Mississippi State to Texans vs. Cowboys, we discuss betting lines, upset potential, key matchups, and Fuhrman’s under-the-radar picks. Can Keelon Russell and Alabama leave Starkville with a win, or will Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State make a statement? We examine the Crimson Tide vs. Bulldogs showdown and what this matchup could mean for both quarterbacks’ Heisman Trophy hopes. Florida is favored at Missouri, but should Gators fans be concerned about an upset? Todd shares his perspective on that SEC matchup, plus Ohio State at Iowa, Auburn at Tennessee, Miami at Clemson, Texas Tech at Colorado, and Kentucky at South Carolina. Which favorites could be vulnerable, and where does the betting market tell a different story? We also dive into the NFL’s biggest storylines: Would an 0-4 start spell the end of the Los Angeles Chargers’ season? What should bettors watch in Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles? Plus, Fuhrman shares the games and betting angles flying under the radar. In this college football and NFL betting preview: • Alabama at Mississippi State: Keelon Russell, Kamario Taylor, and the Heisman race • Florida at Missouri: Are the Gators on upset alert? • Ohio State at Iowa • Auburn at Tennessee • Miami at Clemson • Texas Tech at Colorado • Kentucky at South Carolina • Chargers concerns and the possibility of an 0-4 start • Texans vs. Cowboys • Chiefs vs. Raiders • Rams vs. Eagles • Todd Fuhrman’s under-the-radar picks and Vegas insights Which team is most likely to get upset this weekend? Drop your predictions and favorite matchup in the comments! LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football previews, SEC football analysis, NFL discussion, betting insights, and interviews with the biggest voices in sports. Turn on notifications so you never miss a show! #CollegeFootball #NFL #TheNextRound #SportsBetting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama vs. Mississippi State headlines a huge SEC football weekend as The Next Round LIVE previews the undefeated Crimson Tide and Bulldogs, Auburn at Tennessee, and our Buffalo Wild Wings Pick 3 for a loaded college football slate. 🏈🔥 ALABAMA VS. MISSISSIPPI STATE No. 7 Alabama Football travels to No. 16 Mississippi State for a massive ranked SEC showdown in Starkville. Both teams enter 4-0, but can Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide avoid another slow road start? We examine Alabama’s road history under DeBoer and whether recent results suggest the Tide can consistently win ranked games away from Bryant-Denny Stadium. Can Mississippi State and Jeff Lebby make Alabama uncomfortable inside Davis Wade Stadium? ⭐️🎯 KEELON RUSSELL VS. KAMARIO TAYLOR Alabama QB Keelon Russell vs. Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor could be one of the best quarterback matchups of the entire SEC season. Russell has quickly emerged as a star for Alabama, while Taylor has helped Mississippi State surge into the Top 25. Could Russell vs. Taylor ultimately be the best QB matchup Alabama faces all season? We break down both young quarterbacks and what could decide Saturday’s game. 🐅⚔️ AUBURN AT TENNESSEE Auburn Football travels to No. 17 Tennessee as Alex Golesh and the Tigers begin a brutal October stretch. Tennessee returns home after a 20-17 loss to No. 1 Texas, while Auburn now faces a daunting run that includes Tennessee, Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss. What is a realistic expectation for Auburn in October? How many wins would represent a successful month for the Tigers? 🍗🏆 BUFFALO WILD WINGS PICK 3 College football picks and predictions are back with the Buffalo Wild Wings Pick 3. We break down several of the biggest games on the Week 5 schedule: No. 3 Notre Dame at North Carolina Vanderbilt at No. 2 Georgia No. 5 Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri No. 24 Kentucky at South Carolina Arkansas at Texas A&M No. 4 Miami at Clemson Washington at No. 18 USC 🎙️📺 THE NEXT ROUND LIVE Join Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown for Alabama Football, Auburn Football, SEC Football and College Football analysis, predictions, reactions and debate on The Next Round LIVE. 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy the show. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round and turn on notifications for daily college football and SEC coverage. #AlabamaFootball #MississippiState #AuburnFootball #TennesseeFootball #SECfootball #CollegeFootball #KeelonRussell #KamarioTaylor #AlabamaVsMississippiState #AuburnVsTennessee #CFB #TheNextRound 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 our Kalshi positions in college football 00:09:00 Pick 3 - TNR staff picks 00:26:30 viewing menu 00:38:40 Alabama at Mississippi State 00:43:30 Mitri Shatara gives us Alexander Shunnarah's picks for the weekend 00:51:00 Brown's bracket punishment 00:58:20 Florida at Missouri 01:05:00 Auburn at Tennessee 01:19:00 are Alabama's travel plans much ado about nothing? 01:33:30 4 Downs 01:43:50 big games outside the SEC 01:51:00 Trash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas Biggest games left in the college football season Ohio State at Iowa 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday night NFL recap: Browns beat Steelers NFL Sunday preview MLB playoffs - Braves advance College football coach swapping Alabama at Mississippi State Monday's headlines today 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s one of the biggest games of the Week 5 college football schedule: No. 7 Alabama heads to Starkville to battle No. 16 Mississippi State in a showdown of undefeated SEC teams, and we’re breaking it all down LIVE! Both Alabama and Mississippi State enter Saturday at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC play, setting up a fascinating quarterback matchup between Crimson Tide star Keelon Russell and Mississippi State phenom Kamario Taylor. Can Taylor and the Bulldogs protect home field at Davis Wade Stadium, or will Alabama continue its unbeaten start on the road? We dive deep into Alabama vs. Mississippi State, including how potentially rainy conditions could impact the game, playing and throwing in wet weather, memories of past rain-soaked games involving Alabama and Derrick Henry, and whether either offense will have to adjust its approach. We also break down the weapons surrounding the quarterbacks, including Ryan Coleman-Williams and Lotzeir Brooks, the battle in the trenches, Alabama’s physicality, Mississippi State’s explosive offense, blocking and offensive-line play, coaching adjustments and the biggest keys that could decide this SEC showdown. Plus, the guys give their score predictions and explain why they expect a competitive game in Starkville. Then it’s time for more Week 5 college football picks and predictions, including: 🏈 South Carolina vs. Kentucky — Can the Gamecocks cover as a short home favorite against the nationally ranked Wildcats? 🏈 Michigan State vs. Wisconsin — Wisconsin enters as a sizable favorite, but can the Badgers take care of business against the Spartans? 🏈 No. 10 BYU vs. TCU — Can the Horned Frogs cover at home against an undefeated BYU team? PLUS: plenty of college football debate, stories from the field, laughs and more throughout the show. This episode also features our partners at Pearl River Resort, Patriot Roofing and Builders, and Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City. If you love Alabama football, Mississippi State football, SEC football, college football predictions, betting lines, CFB picks and College Football Playoff discussion, make sure you LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss a live show! #AlabamaFootball #MississippiState #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #RollTide #HailState #CFB #KeelonRussell #KamarioTaylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor O’Gara is joined by Jim Dunaway for a loaded edition of The Connor O’Gara Show, breaking down the biggest college football stories heading into a huge SEC weekend. The spotlight starts in Starkville, where No. 7 Alabama visits No. 16 Mississippi State in a battle of unbeaten SEC teams. The matchup features two of college football’s most exciting 19-year-old quarterbacks: Alabama’s Keelon Russell and Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor. Connor and Jim break down Taylor’s poise, Russell’s rapid rise, the challenge of playing at Davis Wade Stadium and why Bulldogs running back Fluff Bothwell could be a major factor in Mississippi State’s upset hopes. Then it’s time for a full Heisman Trophy debate. Where do Kamario Taylor, Keelon Russell, Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, Florida RB Jadan Baugh, Miami QB Darian Mensah and Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith belong in the early race? The guys also discuss Arch Manning, Gunner Stockton and Missouri QB Austin Simmons as the SEC’s Heisman picture continues to evolve. The conversation shifts to some of the SEC’s biggest early-season disappointments. What has gone wrong for Oklahoma QB John Mateer, Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed and Auburn QB Byrum Brown? How much pressure is building around South Carolina and Shane Beamer as LaNorris Sellers struggles? And why hasn’t Texas gotten more production from talented transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman? Connor and Jim also discuss the people they respect most in college football media, including Rece Davis, Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, before reacting to Northwestern’s new 35,000-seat Ryan Field and debating whether SEC stadiums would actually benefit from becoming smaller, louder and more intimate. The show closes on a personal note as Connor reflects on the loss of his family’s 14-year-old cat, Rudy, and Jim shares memories of his family dog, Baxter, along with perspective on helping families and pets through loss. If you love college football, SEC football, Alabama football, Mississippi State football, Heisman Trophy debates and honest national CFB conversation, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round, and turn on notifications so you never miss The Connor O’Gara Show. #CollegeFootball #SEC #AlabamaFootball #MississippiState #HeismanTrophy #KamarioTaylor #KeelonRussell #CFB #SECfootball #ConnorOGara 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded college football show as we get you ready for another huge weekend across the SEC! 🏈 ALABAMA AT MISSISSIPPI STATE: The Crimson Tide heads to Starkville for one of the most intriguing SEC games of the weekend, featuring two of college football’s hottest young quarterbacks in Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor. We break down the matchup and give our favorite player prop plays for Russell, Taylor and the Alabama-Mississippi State showdown. 🐅 AUBURN AT TENNESSEE: We give the Tigers and Volunteers the same treatment with our favorite player props ahead of Auburn’s trip to Neyland Stadium. What does Auburn need from its offense to pull off a road win, and where could Tennessee have the advantage? 🎯 WHO HAS THE QB EDGE? CBS Sports’ latest Top 50 quarterback rankings don’t include Auburn QB Byrum Brown. Is that justified? We compare Brown with Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon and debate which team has the advantage at the most important position on the field. 🍻 TENNESSEE’S HAPPY HOUR IS HERE TO STAY: After the success of Happy Hour at Neyland Stadium, Tennessee is extending the idea for the remainder of the season. What other changes should college football programs make to improve the in-stadium experience? Better concessions? Cheaper food and drinks? Improved Wi-Fi? More entertainment? We have some ideas. 🍢 JIMBO FISHER BACK AT FLORIDA STATE? The Jimbo Fisher conversation is suddenly alive again around Tallahassee. After the way his first tenure at Florida State ended, are Seminoles fans actually ready to forgive Fisher and entertain the possibility of welcoming their former national championship coach back? 🚨 Plus, we’re tracking the latest SEC student-athlete availability reports as they are released, with the newest injury and status updates affecting Alabama-Mississippi State, Auburn-Tennessee and the rest of the conference. Join the conversation LIVE in the comments and tell us your picks, player props and predictions for this weekend’s biggest college football games. Today on the Alexander Shunnarah Hotline: 11:30 - Matt Wyatt 👍 LIKE the video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round 💬 COMMENT with your picks for Alabama-Mississippi State and Auburn-Tennessee #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #AlabamaFootball #MississippiState #AuburnFootball #TennesseeFootball #KeelonRussell #KamarioTaylor #ByrumBrown #JimboFisher #FloridaState #TheNextRound 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 Phillies vs. Braves game 3 00:12:40 college football player props 00:18:45 viewing menu 00:20:45 Matt Wyatt on Alabama at Mississippi State 00:52:45 4 Downs 01:08:00 college football viewership down? 01:18:00 more college football props 01:25:30 Alabama at Mississippi State 01:45:00 Trash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB playoffs Righteous Jim Stone Locks Is there beef between Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel? How does the Aaron Rodgers story end? Sean McVay leaving the Rams for broadcasting Josh Heupel on Tennessee's illegal onside kick Alex Golesh addresses former Auburn staffer's arrest for sharing information Who has the QB advantage: Tennessee or Auburn? Florida at Missouri Coaches who can flip the script this weekend 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best stories in college football so far Sport & State founder Clay Travis joins the show SEC injury reports College Football Playoff future: is 24 inevitable? FBS win streaks of at least 20 games since 2000 Buster Faulkner on Florida's offensive identity 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillespie to break down one of the biggest games of the college football weekend: No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 16 Mississippi State in Starkville — a matchup featuring two of the fastest-rising quarterbacks in the country and major implications for the 2026 Heisman Trophy race. Can Keelon Russell keep Alabama’s undefeated start rolling, or will Mississippi State star Kamario Taylor deliver another statement performance in front of the cowbells at Davis Wade Stadium? Coker explains why Alabama-Mississippi State has the potential to become a defining Heisman moment, comparing the spotlight surrounding Russell and Taylor to Alabama’s famous 2015 showdown with LSU, when Derrick Henry’s dominant performance against Leonard Fournette dramatically changed the national award conversation. The guys also break down Russell’s rapid development in Ryan Grubb’s Alabama offense after the Crimson Tide quarterback erupted against South Carolina for 365 passing yards and four touchdowns. Coker dives into what separates Russell inside the pocket, including his anticipation, ball placement, protection checks and ability to process defensive pressure — traits that remind Coker of former Alabama stars Tua Tagovailoa and Bryce Young. On the other side, the biggest challenge for Kane Wommack’s Alabama defense may be containing the explosive Kamario Taylor. Coker discusses Alabama linebackers Luke Metz and Caleb Woodson, the challenge of defending a quarterback with Taylor’s size and athleticism, and why disguised pressures and simulated blitzes can be especially difficult for young quarterbacks. Plus, Coker breaks down: • Why Mississippi State could be a dangerous “trap” environment for Alabama • The latest Heisman conversation surrounding Jeremiah Smith, Darian Mensah, Kamario Taylor and Keelon Russell • Why Russell’s pocket presence stands out • Josh Ford’s emergence as a blocker and receiving threat • Ryan Coleman-Williams’ ability to create game-changing plays • Ryan Grubb’s play-calling and Russell’s growth in Year 2 of the system • How elite defensive coordinators disguise pressure against young quarterbacks • Why Coker believes Alabama has the pieces to compete for a national championship If you’re an Alabama football, Mississippi State football, SEC football or college football fan, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy the breakdown 💬 COMMENT with your Alabama-Mississippi State prediction and your current Heisman favorite 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round for more Alabama football, SEC football, college football news, interviews and analysis all season long! #AlabamaFootball #MississippiState #KeelonRussell #KamarioTaylor #JakeCoker #HeismanTrophy #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #RollTide #CFB #TheNextRound 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auburn and NBA legend Charles Barkley joins The Next Round for a candid conversation about Auburn football, the Alabama rivalry, the future of college sports, his golf game, and whether retirement from broadcasting is coming soon! Are Auburn fans too concerned with what’s happening at Alabama? Barkley shares his take on the Auburn–Alabama rivalry and where he believes Tigers fans should focus their attention. We also discuss the Protect College Sports Act, his thoughts on the future of college athletics, and the issues shaping today’s college sports landscape. Plus, Charles has been playing A LOT of golf lately—how’s his game coming along? And with questions swirling about his broadcasting future, Barkley answers whether he’s on the verge of retiring. Don’t miss the stories, laughs, and opinions from one of sports’ most recognizable personalities. Topics include: 🏈 Auburn fans, Alabama football, and the Iron Bowl rivalry 🏛️ Charles Barkley’s thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act ⛳ His golf game and all that recent time on the course 🎙️ His broadcasting future and the retirement question 🐅 Auburn sports, college athletics, and much more! Do you agree with Barkley’s take on Auburn fans and Alabama? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to The Next Round YouTube channel for more Charles Barkley interviews, Auburn football and Alabama football coverage, SEC discussion, college sports news, and conversations with the biggest names in sports. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new video! #CharlesBarkley #Auburn #TheNextRound #AuburnFootball #CollegeSports #NBA #WarEagle #NCAA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Kamario Taylor leave Mississippi State? CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello isn’t buying it. He joins The Next Round to break down the Bulldogs’ phenom quarterback, college football’s best teams, and the biggest storylines across the SEC and Big Ten. From Shane Beamer’s situation at South Carolina to questions surrounding Texas’ offense and Lincoln Riley’s future at USC, we’re talking college football rankings, transfer portal speculation, coaching pressure, and potential upsets. 🏈 IN THIS INTERVIEW: • Kamario Taylor’s future at Mississippi State: Why Brandon pushes back on the idea that the Bulldogs’ rising star quarterback should leave Starkville for the transfer portal after this season. • The FIVE best teams in college football: Which teams have impressed Brandon the most this season—and how does his assessment compare with the polls? • Shane Beamer and South Carolina: What did the loss at Alabama reveal about the Gamecocks? We discuss Dylan Stewart’s conduct, Beamer’s leadership, and questions about the direction of the program. • Is Indiana’s winning streak in danger? How much longer can the Hoosiers keep rolling, and what could bring their run to an end? • What’s missing from Texas’ offense? The Longhorns sit at No. 1 in the polls, but what still needs to improve on that side of the ball? • Auburn’s wild “Don Julio” story: Big deal or no deal? Brandon weighs in on allegations that a former Auburn staffer shared sensitive recruiting information with opposing teams. • Lincoln Riley’s future at USC: After another big-game loss to Oregon, is USC ready to consider a coaching change? We discuss the pressure facing Riley and the Trojans. • Florida at Missouri upset watch: Should Gators fans be worried about this weekend’s trip to face Mizzou? 💬 Sound off in the comments: Should Kamario Taylor stay at Mississippi State, and who are YOUR five best teams in college football? 👍 Like this video if you love college football, and subscribe to The Next Round YouTube channel for daily SEC football discussion, expert interviews, college football reactions, and debates with Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, and Ryan Brown. Turn on notifications so you never miss a show! #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #TheNextRound #Florida #GoGators #Alabama #RollTide #HailState #KamarioTaylor #HookEm #USC #GoDucks #Longhorns #Georgia #GoDawgs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Downs ESPN QB rankings Did Nick Saban leave coaching because of NIL? Our SEC power rankings Trash 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Kalshi positions Auburn at Tennessee preview Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! Charles Barkley 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/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello joins the show Our NFL power rankings Alabama at Mississippi State preview Is it time for Steve Sarkisian to stop calling plays? Most watched games in college football last weekend Derek Mason goes off on CUSA officiating Grades for first year coaches 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB playoffs Wild 20-leg parlay New CFB rivalry Iowa at Ohio State Miami OC goes off on preseason rankings and the SEC Texas A&M end zone designs gone wild Surprising teams that will miss a bowl game 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock Huard joins The Next Round to break down the biggest NFL and college football storylines, from Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to Keelon Russell, Alabama football and Lincoln Riley’s latest big-game loss at USC! Is it time to panic for the Los Angeles Rams? Have Mahomes and the Chiefs found the fountain of youth? Brock discusses Case Keenum’s remarkable night leading the Chicago Bears past the Philadelphia Eagles in his first start in more than 1,000 days, plus Bo Nix engineering another Denver Broncos comeback victory. Then we turn to college football: What does another big-game loss mean for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans? Brock weighs in on the big hit that knocked Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out of the game and why USC hasn’t taken greater advantage of the transfer portal era. Plus, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is gaining confidence as the Crimson Tide prepares to face Mississippi State in Starkville. What should fans expect in his second road start? And as defenses gather more film throughout the season, whose offense will hold up longer: Ryan Grubb’s Alabama offense or Buster Faulkner’s Florida Gators offense? 🏈 Topics include: • Los Angeles Rams concerns and the NFL playoff picture • Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ resurgence • Case Keenum’s Chicago Bears win over the Philadelphia Eagles • Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos’ latest comeback • Lincoln Riley, USC football and transfer portal questions • The hit on Dante Moore in Oregon vs. USC • Keelon Russell’s development and Alabama vs. Mississippi State • Ryan Grubb vs. Buster Faulkner: Which SEC offense has more staying power? 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more NFL analysis, college football discussion, SEC football coverage and interviews with the biggest voices in sports! 💬 Join the debate: Which offense do you trust more as the season goes on—Alabama or Florida? And are you buying the Chiefs’ resurgence? #CollegeFootball #NFL #BrockHuard #AlabamaFootball #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Mississippi State slow down Keelon Russell? Is Florida’s defense championship-ready? Coach Geoff Collins joins The Next Round to break down Alabama football, Florida’s explosive offense, Georgia’s dominance and the biggest questions around the SEC! Collins takes us back to his time with Nick Saban during the early days of Alabama’s dynasty and shares his perspective on working alongside Curt Cignetti in Tuscaloosa. Could he see Cignetti’s future coaching success coming? Then we dive into Alabama vs. Mississippi State and this weekend’s ranked showdown in Starkville. What stands out about Keelon Russell and the Crimson Tide offense, and how will the Bulldogs try to defend Alabama’s rising quarterback? Plus, Collins brings a coach’s perspective to some of college football’s biggest storylines: 🏈 What makes Buster Faulkner’s Florida offense so difficult to stop? 🏈 Does the Florida Gators defense have what it takes to win a championship? 🏈 How has Kirby Smart gotten the Georgia Bulldogs ROLLING? 🏈 How frustrating is Oklahoma’s offensive production for its elite defense? 🏈 What can defensive coaches do to disrupt the SEC’s most dangerous offenses? From Nick Saban stories to SEC football analysis and Alabama–Mississippi State matchup talk, Geoff Collins takes you inside the game with The Next Round. 👇 Who do you trust most in the SEC: Alabama, Georgia or Florida? Drop your pick in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football interviews, SEC analysis, game previews and reaction. Turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation! #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeoffCollins #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📊 WEEK 5 SEC POWER RANKINGS After another chaotic weekend, we rank all 16 SEC teams. Where do undefeated Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi State belong? How far should Ole Miss fall? What do we make of LSU, Tennessee, Auburn, Texas and the rest of the league? 🏀 THE LATEST ON ADEN HOLLOWAY We also clarify the latest legal development involving Alabama basketball guard Aden Holloway. Two charges against Holloway were dismissed as part of his entry into Tuscaloosa County’s second-chance program, while his remaining charges are subject to dismissal upon successful completion of the program. Brock Huard joins the show Former Auburn staffer arrested for sharing sensitive recruiting information Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Keelon Russell vs. Kamario Taylor the BEST quarterback matchup in college football this week? We’re LIVE on The Next Round with a loaded SEC football show as No. 7 Alabama heads to Starkville for a massive showdown with No. 16 Mississippi State — and two of the hottest young quarterbacks in the country will be at the center of it all. 🏈 KEELON RUSSELL VS. KAMARIO TAYLOR Alabama and Mississippi State are both 4-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC play entering Saturday, and the quarterback numbers are impossible to ignore. Crimson Tide QB Keelon Russell has thrown for 1,129 yards, 8 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions, while Mississippi State star Kamario Taylor has exploded for 1,192 passing yards and 14 touchdowns against only 2 interceptions. Is Russell vs. Taylor the best individual matchup anywhere in college football this weekend? And what will decide Alabama vs. Mississippi State in Starkville? 🐅 IS AUBURN THE TRAP FOR TENNESSEE? No. 17 Tennessee is coming off an emotional 20-17 loss to No. 1 Texas at Neyland Stadium. Now the Volunteers have to immediately regroup for another SEC game against Auburn. The Tigers are 3-1 after surviving Vanderbilt 21-15. Why could this be a dangerous spot for Tennessee? We break down why Auburn has a chance to turn Saturday into a legitimate trap game for the Vols. 🔥 LANE KIFFIN IS ALREADY GOING AFTER THE NINE-GAME SEC SCHEDULE It didn’t take LSU head coach Lane Kiffin long to criticize the SEC’s new nine-game conference schedule. Kiffin called the move a “poor decision” and questioned the workload SEC contenders face compared with teams in other conferences — comments he made before LSU had even played its second conference game. Does Kiffin have a legitimate point about the SEC schedule and the College Football Playoff implications, or is this simply life in the new SEC? 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔥 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 5 IS HERE — and after another chaotic weekend, the target is getting bigger for some of the hottest teams in America. We’re going LIVE with our Week 5 UPSET ALERT, identifying the teams and matchups that could be headed for trouble as conference play heats up and the College Football Playoff picture begins to take shape. 🏆 OUR TOP 4 HEISMAN TROPHY CANDIDATES September is almost over, which means it’s time to seriously examine the 2026 Heisman Trophy race. We reveal and debate our current Top Four as players including Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith, Miami QB Darian Mensah, Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor and several other breakout stars reshape the race. 📊 IS COLLEGE FOOTBALL PARITY FINALLY HERE? The SEC and Big Ten are loaded with ranked teams, but we’re also seeing traditional powers challenged, new contenders emerge and fewer Saturdays that feel predictable. Is college football experiencing legitimate parity, or are we just watching an unusually chaotic September? 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🐻 CASE KEENUM’S MONDAY NIGHT MOMENT What a story in Chicago. With Caleb Williams injured, veteran backup Case Keenum stepped in and helped the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football. Keenum threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing score in his first NFL start since 2023. We break down the Bears’ huge win, Keenum’s incredible comeback moment and what the loss means for Philadelphia. 🎬 THE NICK SABAN DOCUMENTARY — ARE YOU ALL IN? ESPN’s new six-part original docuseries “Saban” premieres October 8 and promises unprecedented access to the career of seven-time national championship coach Nick Saban, including never-before-seen footage from his legendary Alabama run. Is this appointment television for college football fans — or have we already heard enough about the Saban era? 🐊 FLORIDA & COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S NEW HUNTED TEAMS The Florida Gators have exploded to No. 8 in the AP Top 25 after a dominant 52-28 win over Ole Miss, and Jon Sumrall’s team suddenly finds itself going from hunter to hunted. Florida isn’t alone. BYU, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, UCLA and Kentucky have all forced their way into the national conversation. Which of these surprise contenders is built to stay there — and which one is most vulnerable now that every opponent sees them coming? 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt joins The Next Round to break down Alabama QB Keelon Russell, Florida’s rise in the SEC, Texas’ place among the conference’s contenders and the biggest questions in the College Football Playoff race! Klatt is impressed with Alabama’s offense with Keelon Russell pulling the trigger. What stands out about the Crimson Tide’s young quarterback, and what could his development mean for Alabama moving forward? Plus, is Mississippi State more than just a September story, and can the Bulldogs keep proving themselves as the SEC schedule heats up? Florida’s win over Ole Miss raises a HUGE question: Could the Gators be the best team in the SEC? Klatt shares his thoughts on Florida’s statement victory and whether Ole Miss’ defense gives Rebels fans real cause for concern. We also discuss a bold possibility: Could FIVE SEC teams be better than Texas by the end of the season? We get Klatt’s perspective on the USC hit that knocked Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out of the game and the disturbing celebration that followed. That leads to a broader conversation about over-the-top celebrations in college football and other sports. Whatever happened to simply celebrating with your teammates? Also in this college football conversation: 🏈 Alabama’s offensive potential with Keelon Russell at quarterback 🐊 Florida’s SEC ceiling after beating Ole Miss 🤘 Where Texas could stand in the SEC hierarchy by season’s end 🐶 Whether Mississippi State has staying power 📉 Texas A&M and Oklahoma each have two early losses—is either beyond the point of no return? 🏆 The Big Ten’s College Football Playoff race and the battle for postseason positioning 🙌 Is the ACC just Miami and everybody else? From the SEC championship conversation to the Big Ten playoff picture and Miami’s place in the ACC, Joel Klatt helps us sort through the biggest debates in college football. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Who is the BEST team in the SEC right now—and are you buying Florida as a legitimate contender? 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for college football analysis, SEC football coverage, exclusive interviews and debates from across the sports world. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new video! #CollegeFootball #JoelKlatt #SECFootball #AlabamaFootball #HailState #RollTide #GoDucks #BigTenFootball #Florida #GoGators #Texas #HookEm #OleMiss #HottyToddy #USC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Pate joins The Next Round to break down Texas’ win over Tennessee in Knoxville, Alabama vs. Mississippi State, Florida’s rise in the SEC, Oklahoma’s struggles and why he’s officially jumping off the Lincoln Riley train after USC’s loss to Oregon! What did the Texas Longhorns prove against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium? Josh shares his takeaways from one of the biggest SEC matchups of the weekend and what it means for the conference race. Plus, how surprising is Oklahoma’s poor play, and how close are the Florida Gators to being the BEST team in the SEC? We discuss two programs generating very different reactions and where they fit in the college football landscape. We also look ahead to Saturday’s Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs matchup, featuring Mississippi State phenom quarterback Kamario Taylor and Alabama's Keelon Russell. What makes Taylor such a compelling player to watch, and what kind of challenge does he present for Alabama? Josh tackles one of college football’s biggest problems: scheduling imbalance. His solution? Take scheduling out of the schools’ hands. We discuss his argument and why uneven schedules remain such a major issue in the SEC and across college football. And after USC’s loss to the Oregon Ducks, Josh has reached his breaking point with Lincoln Riley. Why is he officially off the Riley train, and what does that say about the direction of USC football? From SEC contenders and breakout quarterbacks to coaching criticism and the future of college football scheduling, this conversation is packed with Josh Pate’s perspective on the sport’s biggest debates. 💬 Join the conversation: Is Florida approaching the top of the SEC? Can Kamario Taylor challenge Alabama? And is Josh right about Lincoln Riley? 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for college football interviews, SEC football analysis, game previews, reactions and debates. Turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation! #CollegeFootball #JoshPate #SECFootball #TheNextRound #AlabamaFootball #Florida #GoGators #Texas #HookEm #Oklahoma #BoomerSooner #USC #Oregon #HailState Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔥 KEELON RUSSELL’S BEST GAME YET? Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell has been outstanding throughout the 2026 college football season, but Saturday night may have been his breakout performance. Russell completed 21-of-27 passes for a career-high 365 yards and four touchdowns while adding 35 rushing yards and another score in Alabama’s 49-18 win over South Carolina. Through four games, Russell has thrown for 1,129 yards, eight touchdowns and just two interceptions while helping Alabama start 4-0. After taking over for former Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson, has Russell made one of college football’s most difficult quarterback transitions look almost effortless? We break down Russell’s development, his ceiling, and what his emergence could mean for Alabama’s College Football Playoff hopes. 🐘 HOW GOOD CAN ALABAMA’S OFFENSE BE? The Alabama offense has been one of the most explosive units in college football through September. The Crimson Tide has scored 48, 45, 50 and 49 points in its first four games, averaging 48.0 points per game — fourth-best nationally. Can Kalen DeBoer’s offense maintain anything close to that pace once the SEC schedule gets tougher? What would be a realistic scoring average for Alabama by the end of the regular season, and just how dangerous can this offense become with Keelon Russell at quarterback? 🦅 AUBURN SURVIVES VANDERBILT — NOW WHAT? The Auburn Tigers earned a much-needed Homecoming victory with a 21-15 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores, but it wasn’t always pretty. Auburn finished with only 279 total yards and was outgained 311-279, but the Tigers’ defense delivered one of its better performances of the season, holding Vanderbilt to just one touchdown. What did we learn about Alex Golesh’s Auburn Tigers, and can the offense find another gear before the schedule gets significantly more difficult? 😳 AUBURN’S BRUTAL OCTOBER IS HERE Auburn is about to enter one of the toughest stretches anywhere in college football. The Tigers face Tennessee, Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss during a brutal October SEC gauntlet. What should Auburn fans realistically expect from that four-game stretch? How many wins would represent a successful month — and what does Auburn need to improve immediately to compete with the SEC’s best teams? 🏆 SEC POWER RANKINGS AFTER ONE MONTH It’s time to rank the SEC after the first month of the 2026 college football season. Only Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State and Texas remain undefeated. Who belongs at the top of the conference entering October? We debate where the Crimson Tide, Gators, Bulldogs, Longhorns, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, LSU, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Auburn and the rest of the SEC belong right now. 📺 JOIN THE LIVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL CONVERSATION We’re breaking down all of the biggest stories across Alabama football, Auburn football, SEC football, the College Football Playoff and the 2026 college football season. Today on the Alexander Shunnarah Hotline: 11:30 - Joel Klatt Hit the LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and join us LIVE in the comments! #AlabamaFootball #KeelonRussell #AuburnFootball #SECfootball #CollegeFootball 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-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 Introduction 00:05:00 our Kalshi positions in college football 00:10:25 Keelon Russell impresses in Alabama's win over South Carolina 00:20:20 Shane Beamer on Dylan Stewart 00:23:50 viewing menu 00:34:00 Fox Sports' Joel Klatt joins the show 01:22:20 Ryan Grubb addresses last week's shot at Alabama fans 01:24:45 Kane Wommack on the challenge of facing Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor 01:30:20 4 Downs 01:41:30 Mark Ingram honored in Tuscaloosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices