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- “A Country Ass Whooping” | Jake Coker & Mick Gillespie React to Alabama’s Rose Bowl Disaster
Former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker and longtime Alabama analyst Mick Gillespie sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the state of Alabama football following the Crimson Tide’s embarrassing loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl.
The discussion pulls no punches, with the hosts labeling the performance a “less than subpar effort” and even a “country ass whooping,” pointing to a complete lack of edge, execution issues, and physical shortcomings on both sides of the ball.
🔍 Topics Covered in This Episode:
Breaking down Alabama’s Rose Bowl loss to Indiana
Concerns about toughness, physicality, and execution
Repeated praise for Jalen Milroe’s mental and physical toughness
Alabama’s running game collapse, including:
-3 rushing yards vs Georgia
28 rushing yards vs Oklahoma
23 rushing yards vs Indiana
48 total rushing yards over the last 3 games
Transfer portal chaos with 16 Alabama players entering
Why Jaylen Imbach is viewed as the most damaging portal departure
Concerns about NIL, player priorities, and development
Speculation surrounding Kalen DeBoer’s future at Alabama, including:
Rumors tied to agent Jimmy Sexton
Possible NFL ties with Ryan Grubb, Michael Penix, and the Atlanta Falcons
DeBoer’s comments that sparked skepticism — and why Coker pushes back on the rumors
Is the SEC becoming “paper soft” after bowl season struggles?
Brief thoughts on Alabama basketball, with both hosts praising Nate Oats as potentially the best coach in program history
Positive roster news: Josh Ford (TE, Oklahoma State) and Hollywood Smothers (RB, NC State) committing to Alabama
This episode captures the frustration, concern, and debate surrounding Alabama football at a crossroads — from on-field toughness to off-field roster management.
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Is Alabama’s issue toughness, coaching, roster construction — or all three? And do you believe Kalen DeBoer is fully committed to Tuscaloosa?
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1 hr 6 min - Big Commitments for Auburn and Alabama | College Football Playoff Breakdown | ESPN's Tom Luginbill
ESPN recruiting and college football analyst Tom Luginbill joins The Next Round for a must-watch conversation covering the biggest storylines shaping the college football landscape right now — from major recruiting wins in the SEC to high-stakes College Football Playoff matchups.
We start with Byrum Brown’s commitment to Auburn, breaking down what Tigers fans should realistically expect from their new quarterback and how his experience in Alex Golesh's system will pay dividends. Then, we shift to Tuscaloosa as Tom evaluates Hollywood Smothers’ commitment to Alabama and answers the big question: Is this the missing piece Kalen DeBoer needs to jumpstart the Crimson Tide run game?
From there, it’s all about the College Football Playoff. Tom dives deep into the matchup between Ole Miss and Miami, focusing on how the Rebels’ offense matches up against the Hurricanes’ elite defensive line. We also preview the highly anticipated Indiana vs. Oregon rematch — can the Hoosiers keep their magical, undefeated season alive, or will the Ducks get revenge when it matters most?
If you’re locked in on SEC football, recruiting, quarterback evaluations, or CFP analysis, this episode delivers expert insight you won’t want to miss.
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22 min - TNR 1/6/26 - Hour 1 | Auburn Gets Their QB & Alabama Gets ANOTHER Hollywood!
- The Auburn Tigers have their 2026 quarterbacks, USF Bulls QB Byrum Brown follows new Auburn head coach Alex Golesh to The Plains. At USF, Brown amassed more than 4,000 total yards last season in Tampa. What does Brown bring to Auburn? We ask ESPN’s Tom Luginbill to break him down.
- The Alabama Crimson Tide lost it’s biggest contributor to date to the portal as Qua Russaw announced his intention to test the portal waters. Alabama Football now has as many as 15 players enter the Transfer Portal, we will look at the potential losses for the Crimson Tide and how these losses will impact the two-deep for Alabama.
- Alabama also has a second “Hollywood” as they get NC State running back Hollywood Smothers out of the portal. He amassed 1500 rush yards dating back to 2024.
- Also, the Ole Miss/LSU coaches had another wild day, we tell you what the final two members of Lane Kiffin’s staff did yesterday.
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1 hr 6 min - Indiana Domination, Question Marks at Alabama, and More Lane Kiffin Drama | Joel Klatt
Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt joins The Next Round for a must-watch breakdown of the latest College Football Playoff drama and the biggest questions facing the sport. We start with Indiana’s dominant Rose Bowl win over Alabama, as Joel weighs in on whether the Hoosiers are one of the best college football teams we’ve ever seen and how Curt Cignetti has pulled it off at a non–blue blood program like Indiana.
From the Alabama side, we dig into the fallout for the Crimson Tide: Should Alabama fans be concerned about the lack of a run game under Kalen DeBoer? And what’s next for Ty Simpson — should he return to Alabama or make the jump to the NFL?
The conversation then turns to the bigger picture as Joel explains what needs to change with the College Football Playoff format, especially with teams holding first-round byes going just 1–7 since the move to a 12-team playoff. Is the structure broken, and how can it be fixed?
Plus, we preview another massive postseason storyline: Ole Miss vs. Miami — who has the advantage and why? And Joel addresses the buzz around Lane Kiffin prohibiting assistant coaches from finishing the season at Ole Miss before joining him at LSU, adding even more intrigue to the coaching carousel.
If you love college football analysis, CFP reaction, SEC and Big Ten talk, and bold takes from one of the top voices in the sport, this episode is for you.
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36 min - TNR 1/6/26 - Hour 3 | Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Is GETTING PAID! NFL Playoffs Set
- Fox Sports' Joel Klatt talks college football
- Brendan Sorsby getting PAID at Texas Tech
- The Alabama Crimson Tide did something Saturday no other Alabama Basketball team has done, beating the Kentucky Wildcats for a fourth straight time. Alabama’s 89-74 win over Kentucky Basketball gives the Tide a 1-0 SEC start.
- Up next for Alabama: The Vanderbilt Commodores, Wednesday 8PM ESPN2
- The Auburn Tigers pulled a rabbit out of the hat to force overtime at the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday. Auburn Basketball falls 104-100 to Georgia Basketball in Athens. Auburn is 0-1 in SEC play. Also in that game, Tahaad Pettiford did not start for the Tigers but did respond well.
- Up next for Auburn: The Texas A&M Aggies, Tuesday 8PM SECN
- On the football side, Alabama Football had 14 players enter the Transfer Portal, we will look at the potential losses for the Crimson Tide and how these losses will impact the two-deep for the Crimson Tide.
- PLUS, LT's Trash presntred
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1 hr - TNR 1/5/26 - Hour 2 | Nick Saban's Influence on the CFP Coaches & GOOD NEWS for Ole Miss!
- The Ole Miss Rebels may have some good news at the quarterback position. Trinidad Chambliss has agreed to a deal to remain at Ole Miss Football pending his appeal for a 6th year of eligibility. This seems to be a big win for new head coach Pete Golding.
- Pete Golding is tired of answering questions about Ole Miss' staff
- Also good news for The Texas A&M Aggies, quarterback Marcel Reed will return for 2026.
- Two College Football Playoff teams have also found their 2026 quarterbacks. Who the Indiana Hoosiers and Texas Tech Red Raiders will have calling signals next season.
- Nick Saban's influence on the remaining playoff coaches. Curt Cignetti and Dan Lanning on all 4 remaining coaches being from the Saban tree
- NFL firings
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55 min - TNR 1/5/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama WHIPS Kentucky, Auburn FALLS at Georgia, & Transfer Portal Updates
- The Alabama Crimson Tide did something Saturday no other Alabama Basketball team has done, beating the Kentucky Wildcats for a fourth straight time. Alabama’s 89-74 win over Kentucky Basketball gives the Tide a 1-0 SEC start.
- On the football side, Alabama Football had 14 players enter the Transfer Portal, we will look at the potential losses for the Crimson Tide and how these losses will impact the two-deep for the Crimson Tide.
- As far as quarterback Ty Simpson is concerned, the question seems to be NFL, or not?
- The Auburn Tigers pulled a rabbit out of the hat to force overtime at the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday. Auburn Basketball falls 104-100 to Georgia Basketball in Athens. Auburn is 0-1 in SEC play. Also in that game, Tahaad Pettiford did not start for the Tigers but did respond well.
- As far as the portal goes for Auburn Football, the Tigers have begun to attract USF players but still await the biggest USF fish, quarterback Byrum Brown.
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1 hr 5 min - TNR 1/2/26 - Hour 3 | Pete Golding on Ole Miss Win & The Biggest CFP LOSER So Far!
- Who has been the biggest loser in the College Football Playoff so far?
- The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in school history at the hands of the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl. This ends Alabama’s 2025 season, where does the Tide go from here?
- Josh Cuevas on the message in the locker room after the loss
- The Ole Miss Rebels stunned the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl. Ole Miss Football beat Georgia Football 39-34 in New Orleans.
- Pete Golding gets asked about the trend of teams that haven't won big postseason games recently beating traditional powers
- Miami DB Keionte Scott gets asked what he saw on the pick 6
- Our daily 4 Downs!
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58 min - TNR 1/2/26 - Hour 2 | Kalen DeBoer on Alabama Loss to Indiana & Is Kirby Stacking Up DISAPPOINTMENT?
- Kalen DeBoer reacts to Alabama's season-ending loss. What does Kalen DeBoer have to do in the off season to fix Alabama?
- The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in school history at the hands of the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl. This ends Alabama’s 2025 season, where does the Tide go from here?
- Todd Fuhrman joins the show to give his college football and NFL picks from Vegas!
- LT's Rose Bowl experience
- Transfer portal update
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57 min - TNR 1/2/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama EMBARRASSED by Indiana & Ole Miss STUNS Georgia!
- The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in school history at the hands of the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl. This ends Alabama’s 2025 season, where does the Tide go from here?
- Kalen DeBoer opening statement on the loss
- Deontae Lawson gets choked up talking about playing for Kalen DeBoer
- Bray Hubbard on how the defense played
- Curt Cignetti gets asked about the run game, and says that's how we used to do it when I was at Alabama
- The Ole Miss Rebels stunned the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl. Ole Miss Football beat Georgia Football 39-34 in New Orleans.
- Pete Golding gets asked what the difference was in the 2nd half
- Which is the better story remaining: Ole Miss or Indiana?
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The Next Round with Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown & Lance Taylor is your daily destination for the latest in college football, the SEC, the NFL, and everything in between. This unfiltered sports podcast delivers bold takes, expert analysis, and candid conversations with the biggest names in sports.
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