College football insider Josh Pate joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation about the biggest storylines in the sport — from quarterback battles and NIL spending to coaching pressure across the SEC. Pate also discusses the reaction to his recent interview with Donald Trump and how it intersected with the college football world.

We dive deep into the situation at Alabama, where the quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell is one of the most intriguing battles heading into the season. With Kalen DeBoer entering his third season in Tuscaloosa, what is Josh Pate’s biggest concern for the Tide? And how does Alabama’s NIL spending stack up nationally as the recruiting and roster-building arms race continues?

We also break down the pressure facing Alex Golesh in his first season leading the Auburn Tigers. Is it fair to criticize Golesh for not winning a conference championship during his time at South Florida? Pate gives his perspective on expectations in the SEC and what it takes to build a winner in today’s college football landscape.

Plus, Josh shares insights from his popular lists ranking the best coaches and toughest environments in college football — sparking plenty of debate among fans.

If you love SEC football, Alabama football, Auburn football, NIL news, coaching hot seats, quarterback competitions, and college football rankings, this conversation is packed with insight you won’t want to miss.

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