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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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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