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Should Alabama or Texas fans be more worried? SEC Network analyst and Florida Gators legend Chris Doering joins The Next Round to break down SEC football, the College Football Playoff race, and why he’s more concerned about the Texas Longhorns than the Alabama Crimson Tide—even with both teams sitting on two losses. Doering explains why he hasn’t given up on Alabama, even if some Crimson Tide fans have, and discusses being named an SEC Legend by the conference. Plus, could a potential 24-team College Football Playoff make this the last SEC Championship Game? We discuss what playoff expansion could mean for the future of the SEC. Also in this SEC football breakdown: 🏈 Auburn shocks Georgia: Is a rushing attack built around quarterback Byrum Brown the Auburn Tigers’ best path to more wins? 🏈 Florida’s quarterback situation: After Aaron Philo’s injury against South Carolina, Tramell Jones led the Gators to a win at Texas. Did an injury unexpectedly put Florida in a better position at QB? 🏈 LSU’s College Football Playoff hopes: Can quarterback Sam Leavitt protect the football and lead the LSU Tigers into the CFP? 🏈 Nick Marsh controversy: Is Marsh taking too much criticism for stepping out of bounds on a potential game-winning catch against Ohio State—or does the quarterback deserve more blame? From Alabama football and Texas football to Auburn’s upset, Florida’s QB debate, and LSU’s playoff chances, Doering weighs in on some of the biggest questions in college football. 💬 Tell us in the comments: Which two-loss team concerns you more—Alabama or Texas? And are you still buying the Crimson Tide’s playoff chances? 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more SEC football analysis, college football interviews, breaking news, and College Football Playoff debate. Turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation! #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #TheNextRound #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #Texas #HookEm #Auburn #WarEagle #Georgia #GoDawgs #LSU #GeauxTigers #Florida #GoGators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🏆 24-TEAM COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: WHAT RULES WOULD WE CHANGE? College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams is under serious consideration, potentially beginning in 2027. What should the rules look like? We debate automatic bids, seeding, first-round byes, home-field advantage, conference championships, and how to protect the importance of the college football regular season. Would a 24-team CFP improve the sport or create more problems? LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! 📊 MIDSEASON SEC QUARTERBACK REPORT CARDS It's time to hand out grades to the SEC's starting quarterbacks! We're evaluating their first-half performances, including Keelon Russell, Byrum Brown, Arch Manning, Gunner Stockton, Trinidad Chambliss, Kamario Taylor, and more. Who has earned an A? Which quarterbacks are exceeding expectations? And who has been the biggest disappointment? 🔥 WEEK 8 SEC FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS Who's REALLY the best team in the Southeastern Conference? After a wild weekend featuring Alabama's loss to Tennessee and Auburn's upset of Georgia, we're updating our SEC Power Rankings. Where do Ole Miss, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Auburn, LSU, and the rest of the league belong? Which teams are legitimate College Football Playoff contenders? Chris Doering joins the show! Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Drop your SEC quarterback grades, your Top 5 SEC teams, and your thoughts on Kalen DeBoer in the LIVE CHAT! 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

🐘 KALEN DeBOER: ARE ALABAMA FANS GETTING IT WRONG? Following Alabama's losses to Georgia and Tennessee, frustration is growing in Tuscaloosa. Some Crimson Tide fans are questioning Kalen DeBoer's leadership and the direction of Alabama football. But is that criticism justified? We examine what fans are saying, why some of the blame may be misplaced, and what DeBoer must do to get Alabama back on track. Is offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb part of the problem? And how much responsibility belongs to the players? 🐘🐅 ALABAMA & AUBURN: ONE PLUS, ONE MINUS As Week 8 approaches, we identify one encouraging development and one major concern for both Alabama and Auburn. Can Keelon Russell and the Crimson Tide offense bounce back against Texas A&M? After Auburn's stunning 27-24 upset of No. 1 Georgia, can Alex Golesh and quarterback Byrum Brown keep the momentum rolling against LSU? PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! 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

CAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS STRIKE AGAIN? After one of the wildest Saturdays of the 2026 college football season, we're looking for the next major upsets. Week 8 features Ole Miss at Texas, Indiana at Michigan, LSU at Auburn, Tennessee at South Carolina, Texas A&M at Alabama, and Houston at Utah. Which favorites are vulnerable, and what could another upset-filled weekend do to the College Football Playoff race? WHOSE STOCK DROPPED THE MOST? Auburn shocked Georgia 27-24, Tennessee beat Alabama 26-10, Florida stunned Texas 27-24, BYU knocked off Notre Dame 28-24, and Ohio State edged Indiana 19-15. With five of the AP Top 7 teams losing, whose national championship stock took the biggest hit? We discuss Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Notre Dame, Indiana, and the changing college football pecking order. NFL WEEK 7 POWER RATINGS Where do the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings belong? Are the Buffalo Bills true Super Bowl contenders? How far should the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks fall? We rank the league's biggest contenders and debate which NFL teams are rising or fading. 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

Could Ohio State and Michigan ever LEAVE the Big Ten? What would a 24-team College Football Playoff mean for the future of college football? The Next Round LIVE tackles conference realignment, quarterback controversies, Week 8 upset predictions, and our NFL Week 7 Power Ratings! COULD THE BIG TEN IMPLODE? With discussions underway about expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, we're asking a question nobody expected: If playoff access becomes easier, what would stop Ohio State and Michigan from exploring football independence like Notre Dame? We break down the potential benefits, enormous financial obstacles, Big Ten media rights, and what this hypothetical move would mean for college football's biggest rivalries. The 24-team playoff has not been officially approved, and neither school has announced plans to leave the conference. THE BRYCE UNDERWOOD EXPRESS Michigan benched Bryce Underwood during its comeback win over Penn State, and freshman Tommy Carr is reportedly set to start against Indiana. What happened to the Wolverines' highly touted quarterback, and which other college football starters are on the hot seat? We examine struggling offenses, quarterback competition, and the pressure to make a change. PLUS, The Righteous Jim-Stones Locks! 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

Alabama football is facing serious questions after an embarrassing 26-10 loss to Tennessee, and former Crimson Tide national championship quarterback Jake Coker isn't holding back in his assessment of what went wrong! On this episode of Last Call, Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie to break down Alabama's offensive struggles, Keelon Russell's difficult performance at Neyland Stadium, Ryan Grubb's controversial play-calling, and the mounting pressure on head coach Kalen DeBoer as the Crimson Tide prepare for a critical SEC showdown with Texas A&M. After managing just 201 yards of total offense, converting only 2 of 13 third downs, and getting shut out in the second half against Tennessee, Alabama has plenty of problems to solve. Is the offensive system too complicated for Keelon Russell? Is Ryan Grubb putting his young quarterback in positions to fail? And can Alabama save its College Football Playoff hopes? 🔥ALABAMA'S OFFENSIVE DISASTER AT TENNESSEE Jake explains what went wrong with Alabama's offensive execution, including missed assignments, dropped passes, questionable run-pass balance, and the decision to open the game with three straight passing plays. Why couldn't Alabama capitalize on Tennessee's defensive looks? 🏈KEELON RUSSELL: SIMPLIFY THE OFFENSE? Coker provides a former championship quarterback's perspective on Russell's struggles reading defenses, recognizing pressure, and executing RPOs. Should Ryan Grubb simplify the playbook, incorporate more designed runs, or use tempo to help Russell regain confidence? Mick and Jake also discuss backup Austin Mack. 🚨RYAN GRUBB & KALEN DEBOER UNDER PRESSURE Is Alabama's offensive philosophy working in the SEC? Jake examines Grubb's play-calling, the lack of adjustments, pass protection breakdowns, and whether DeBoer needs to take a more active role in correcting the offense. 🏆NICK SABAN, LANE KIFFIN & CHAMPIONSHIP STORIES Jake shares fascinating behind-the-scenes memories of playing for Nick Saban, working with Lane Kiffin, and learning to recognize defensive blitzes. Don't miss his incredible SEC Championship Game story involving Ryan Kelly and Derrick Henry! ⚔️ALABAMA vs TEXAS A&M: A MUST-WIN? With the Crimson Tide sitting at 5-2, attention turns to Saturday's matchup with Texas A&M and quarterback Marcel Reed. Can Alabama's offense bounce back? How much pressure is on Russell, Grubb, and DeBoer? And what would another loss mean for Alabama's College Football Playoff aspirations? 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round for Alabama football coverage, SEC analysis, breaking college football news, and more episodes of Last Call! 💬ALABAMA FANS: Who deserves the most blame for the offensive struggles—Ryan Grubb, Keelon Russell, or Kalen DeBoer? Let us know in the comments! #AlabamaFootball #JakeCoker #RyanGrubb #KeelonRussell #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #SECFootball #TennesseeFootball #CollegeFootball #AlabamaCrimsonTide #TexasAMFootball #CFBPlayoff #LastCall #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: [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 the NFC East race and Jim Harbaugh’s winless Chargers to Arch Manning’s struggles at Texas and Auburn’s stunning win over No. 1 Georgia! 🏈 WHO WINS THE NFC EAST? Who has the edge in the NFC East? Brock weighs in on the division race and what could separate the contenders as the NFL season unfolds. 🐏 WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE RAMS? The Los Angeles Rams entered the season as a popular Super Bowl pick. After a 2-4 start, can they turn things around? We discuss why the Rams have fallen short of expectations and what comes next. ⚡ JIM HARBAUGH ON THE HOT SEAT? The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6. Is firing Jim Harbaugh actually on the table? Brock discusses the disastrous start and the questions surrounding the Chargers’ future. 🐘 WHAT IS RYAN GRUBB’S OFFENSIVE IDENTITY? What defines Ryan Grubb’s system as an offensive coordinator? We examine Alabama’s offense, Grubb’s play-calling philosophy and the questions Crimson Tide fans are asking about the direction of the offense. 🤘 ARCH MANNING & TEXAS’ OFFENSIVE STRUGGLES Why isn’t the Texas offense clicking with Arch Manning at quarterback? Brock breaks down the Longhorns’ offensive issues and the challenges facing Manning and Steve Sarkisian. 🐻 UNDEFEATED UCLA: ARE THE BRUINS FOR REAL? UCLA is the last undefeated team in either the Big Ten or the SEC—but how seriously should we take the Bruins? We discuss what their unbeaten start means in the college football landscape. 🦅 AUBURN STUNS NO. 1 GEORGIA: THE BIGGER MESSAGE What does Auburn’s statement win over top-ranked Georgia tell us about the sport? Brock explains why it’s another example of college football becoming more like the NFL, where nearly anybody can beat anybody. What does that growing parity mean for the SEC and the national championship race? Plus, more NFL analysis, college football debate and insight from Brock Huard! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Who wins the NFC East? Can the Rams recover? And is Auburn’s win over Georgia proof that college football is more unpredictable than ever? 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more NFL and college football analysis, SEC football coverage, interviews and debate. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode! #CollegeFootball #NFL #SECFootball #Alabama #RollTide #Rams #Chargers #HookEm #Texas #Auburn #WarEagle #Georgia #GoDawgs #BigTen #BigTenFootball #TheNextRound #CFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geoff Collins joins The Next Round to break down the biggest stories in SEC football, including Auburn’s statement win over Georgia, Tennessee’s defensive masterpiece against Alabama, and the questions surrounding Texas’ offense. From coaching decisions to quarterback comparisons, Coach Collins shares his perspective on the matchups, schemes and performances driving the college football conversation. 🔥 AUBURN FOOTBALL: ALEX GOLESH SETS THE TONE What message is Alex Golesh sending by kicking star linebacker Xavier Atkins off the team? We discuss accountability, team culture and what the decision means for the Auburn Tigers. 🐘 ALABAMA DEFENSE: WHAT DOES GEOFF COLLINS SEE? Coach Collins offers his assessment of Alabama’s defense, what stands out on film and the questions facing the Crimson Tide moving forward. 🍊 TENNESSEE’S DEFENSIVE MASTERPIECE How did Tennessee’s defense shut down Alabama? We break down the Volunteers’ impressive performance and what made their approach so effective. 🐶 GEORGIA FOOTBALL: WHAT NOW AFTER THE AUBURN LOSS? Where do Kirby Smart and the previously top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs stand after a shocking loss to Auburn? We discuss what the result reveals about Georgia and the SEC race. 🔵 KENTUCKY FOOTBALL: WILL STEIN’S OFFENSE What stands out about Will Stein’s offense at Kentucky? Collins shares his thoughts on the Wildcats’ offensive approach and the challenges it creates for opposing defenses. 🏈 OLE MISS QB TRINIDAD CHAMBLISS: WHO’S THE COMPARISON? Who does Trinidad Chambliss remind Coach Collins of? We discuss the Ole Miss quarterback’s skill set and what makes him such an intriguing player in the SEC. 🦓 COLLEGE FOOTBALL OFFICIATING UNDER FIRE Another weekend, another round of questionable calls. We discuss college football officiating, consistency and the decisions leaving fans searching for answers. 🤘 TEXAS’ OFFENSIVE STRUGGLES: WHAT’S MISSING? Why isn’t the Texas offense clicking? We examine the questions facing Steve Sarkisian’s Longhorns and what needs to improve. 💬 Which SEC team has the biggest concerns right now: Alabama, Georgia or Texas? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for college football analysis, SEC football interviews, game reactions and the biggest stories from across the sports world. Turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation! #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #TheNextRound #AlabamaFootball #AuburnFootball #TennesseeFootball #GeorgiaFootball #RollTide #WarEagle #GoDawgs #BBN #OleMiss #HottyToddy #GoVols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🏈ALABAMA FOOTBALL: WHAT IS THE CRIMSON TIDE'S IDENTITY? After back-to-back losses to Georgia and Tennessee, Kalen DeBoer's Alabama Crimson Tide are 5-2 (3-2 SEC). Alabama managed just 201 total yards in a 26-10 loss in Knoxville. Is this team still a College Football Playoff contender? What needs to change for quarterback Keelon Russell, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and the Tide to find a winning formula? 🚨QUARTERBACK INJURIES & BACKUPS CHANGING COLLEGE FOOTBALL QB uncertainty is shaking up the national picture. Ohio State's Julian Sayin is expected to miss several weeks, UCLA's Nico Iamaleava is dealing with a serious knee injury, and backup quarterbacks are suddenly central to conference title and CFP conversations. Which programs are best equipped to survive a change under center? 🏆NO UNBEATEN SEC TEAMS: PARITY OR A WARNING SIGN? At the midpoint of the 2026 season, not one SEC football team remains undefeated. Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ole Miss are among the contenders fighting for position in a crowded conference race. Is SEC parity proof of the league's depth, or could all these losses hurt its national championship and College Football Playoff outlook? 📞THE ALEXANDER SHUNNARAH HOTLINE Brock Huard, FOX Sports college football analyst and former NFL quarterback, joins the show to break down the biggest stories in college football. 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🏈ALABAMA FOOTBALL: WHAT IS THE CRIMSON TIDE'S IDENTITY? After back-to-back losses to Georgia and Tennessee, Kalen DeBoer's Alabama Crimson Tide are 5-2 (3-2 SEC). Alabama managed just 201 total yards in a 26-10 loss in Knoxville. Is this team still a College Football Playoff contender? What needs to change for quarterback Keelon Russell, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and the Tide to find a winning formula? 🔥AUBURN FOOTBALL: CAN THE TIGERS BUILD ON THE GEORGIA UPSET? Alex Golesh and Auburn pulled off one of the biggest wins of the 2026 college football season, stunning then-No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in Athens. Byrum Brown delivered 150 passing yards and 115 rushing yards, and Alex McPherson kicked the game-winning field goal. Can the Tigers turn a signature road victory into sustained momentum as they prepare to host LSU in Week 8? 🏆NO UNBEATEN SEC TEAMS: PARITY OR A WARNING SIGN? At the midpoint of the 2026 season, not one SEC football team remains undefeated. Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ole Miss are among the contenders fighting for position in a crowded conference race. Is SEC parity proof of the league's depth, or could all these losses hurt its national championship and College Football Playoff outlook? 📊WEEK 8 SEC POWER RANKINGS We're ranking the SEC from top to bottom after a wild weekend featuring Auburn's upset of Georgia, Tennessee's win over Alabama and Florida's victory over Texas. Who deserves the No. 1 spot? Where do Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss, Kentucky and Georgia belong? 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

😅RELIEF SYNDROME: CAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S BIG WINNERS DO IT AGAIN? One massive victory can change a season, but what happens the following Saturday? Auburn stunned No. 1 Georgia, Tennessee knocked off Alabama, BYU defeated Notre Dame, and Florida upset Texas. Now comes the challenge of building on those victories! We look at the teams facing potential emotional letdowns, including Auburn against LSU, Tennessee at South Carolina, and BYU at UCF. 🏆24-TEAM COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: WOULD BIGGER BE BETTER Five of the AP Top 7 teams lost during one of the wildest Saturdays in college football history! With a potential 24-team College Football Playoff reportedly moving closer to reality for 2027, was that chaotic weekend the strongest argument FOR expansion—or proof that expanding the playoff would diminish the importance of regular-season games? We debate what expansion could mean for the SEC, Big Ten, and the race for a national championship. 🤔COLLEGE FOOTBALL TRUE OR FALSE It's time to separate legitimate contenders from overhyped pretenders! We tackle bold statements, emerging storylines, playoff predictions, conference championship races, and the biggest questions surrounding the 2026 college football season. 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

🏈 Kalen DeBoer is standing behind Ryan Grubb, but is Alabama's offense in serious trouble? The Next Round is LIVE with the biggest college football stories, SEC football analysis, College Football Playoff debates, midseason awards, and our Week 8 UPSET ALERT! After Alabama's frustrating 26-10 loss to Tennessee, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer publicly defended offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, calling him a "great play-caller." With Alabama suffering back-to-back losses to Georgia and Tennessee, questions are mounting about the offensive philosophy, play-calling, and the direction of the Crimson Tide program. 🏅2026 SEC FOOTBALL MIDSEASON AWARDS Who deserves recognition halfway through the SEC football season? We debate the SEC's best players, top quarterbacks, Coach of the Year candidates, breakout stars, biggest surprises, and most disappointing teams. Which programs and players have exceeded expectations? 🚨WEEK 8 COLLEGE FOOTBALL UPSET ALERT! Another Saturday of chaos could be coming! We're identifying vulnerable favorites, dangerous underdogs, potential trap games, and the matchups most likely to shake up the AP Top 25 and College Football Playoff picture in Week 8. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Which SEC team is the biggest surprise? Should Alabama fans trust Ryan Grubb? Does college football really need 24 playoff teams? Drop your opinions in the LIVE CHAT! 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 a wild college football weekend, Alabama’s loss to Tennessee, Ohio State’s escape against Indiana, and the growing College Football Playoff debate. Was this past Saturday the BEST Saturday in college football history—and who is actually the best team in the country? Klatt discusses Indiana’s close loss to Ohio State, including Nick Marsh’s costly lack of awareness near the boundary on what could have been the game-winning touchdown catch. What did the showdown reveal about the Hoosiers and Buckeyes, and why does Joel believe the AP Top 25 poll is antiquated in today’s college football? We also dig into Alabama vs. Tennessee and Ryan Grubb’s head-scratching offensive script. Why didn’t the Crimson Tide commit to the running game, and how much did the offensive approach contribute to Alabama’s loss in Knoxville? Plus, did Notre Dame get screwed in its loss at BYU? What’s wrong with Texas’ offense with Arch Manning? And why isn’t Joel buying the argument that a three-loss team will make the College Football Playoff? In this college football breakdown: 🏈 Was this the greatest college football Saturday ever? 🏈 Ohio State vs. Indiana: Nick Marsh’s costly out-of-bounds moment 🏈 Joel Klatt’s case against the AP poll 🏈 Alabama vs. Tennessee: Ryan Grubb’s play-calling and the abandoned run game 🏈 Notre Dame vs. BYU: Did the Fighting Irish get screwed? 🏈 Who is the best team in college football? 🏈 Arch Manning and the struggling Texas Longhorns offense 🏈 College Football Playoff predictions: Can a three-loss team get in? Who do YOU think is the best team in college football—and should a three-loss team make the CFP? Drop your take in the comments! 👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for college football analysis, SEC and Big Ten discussion, exclusive interviews, and College Football Playoff debate. Turn on notifications so you never miss a show! #CollegeFootball #JoelKlatt #CFBPlayoff #TheNextRound #SECFootball #BigTenFootball #Alabama #RollTide #Tennessee #GoVols #Hoosiers #NotreDame #HookEm #GoDawgs #WarEagle #CFB #OhioState #Buckeyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🐘 ALABAMA'S OFFENSE IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE! 📉 Kalen DeBoer on his confidence in Ryan Grubb What has happened to the Alabama Crimson Tide offense? Following a disastrous 26-10 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Kalen DeBoer's team is facing major questions. Alabama has scored just 13 points over its last six quarters against Georgia and Tennessee. Quarterback Keelon Russell struggled against the Vols, throwing for only 147 yards with two interceptions. Is the problem Ryan Grubb's play-calling, quarterback execution, the offensive line, or something bigger? Can Alabama find answers before its College Football Playoff hopes slip away? 🛑 SHOULD ALABAMA FANS BE WORRIED ABOUT THE DEFENSE TOO Alabama's offensive struggles are getting most of the attention, but what about Kane Wommack's defense? After surrendering 455 yards against Georgia and 347 against Tennessee, are there legitimate concerns about Alabama's ability to stop elite opponents? Is the Crimson Tide facing problems on BOTH sides of the football? 🐅 AUBURN STUNS NO. 1 GEORGIA! 🚨 Alex Golesh on Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins' status The Auburn Tigers pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season, defeating Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in Athens on a walk-off field goal! It's Auburn's first victory over Georgia since 2017 and its first win in Athens since 2005! Alex Golesh and quarterback Byrum Brown have delivered a monumental victory, but just how significant is this win? Is this Auburn's biggest victory since the 2017 Iron Bowl? Does beating the nation's No. 1 team completely change expectations for the Tigers' season? And what does this mean for Georgia's SEC Championship and College Football Playoff hopes? Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! 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

🐘 ALABAMA'S OFFENSE IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE! 📉 What has happened to the Alabama Crimson Tide offense? Following a disastrous 26-10 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Kalen DeBoer's team is facing major questions. Alabama has scored just 13 points over its last six quarters against Georgia and Tennessee. Quarterback Keelon Russell struggled against the Vols, throwing for only 147 yards with two interceptions. Is the problem Ryan Grubb's play-calling, quarterback execution, the offensive line, or something bigger? Can Alabama find answers before its College Football Playoff hopes slip away? 🐅 AUBURN STUNS NO. 1 GEORGIA! 🚨 The Auburn Tigers pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season, defeating Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in Athens on a walk-off field goal! It's Auburn's first victory over Georgia since 2017 and its first win in Athens since 2005! Alex Golesh and quarterback Byrum Brown have delivered a monumental victory, but just how significant is this win? Is this Auburn's biggest victory since the 2017 Iron Bowl? Does beating the nation's No. 1 team completely change expectations for the Tigers' season? And what does this mean for Georgia's SEC Championship and College Football Playoff hopes? ☎️ SPECIAL GUEST: JOEL KLATT JOINS THE SHOW! 🎙️ Joel Klatt joins The Next Round on the Alexander Shunnarah Attorney's Hotline! The FOX Sports college football analyst joins us to discuss Auburn's historic upset of Georgia, Alabama's troubling performance against Tennessee, Miami's rise to No. 1, and the biggest storylines shaping the national championship race! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices