Alabama vs. Tennessee, Ohio State vs. Indiana, and a massive college football weekend take center stage on The Next Round! Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, and Ryan Brown welcome former Alabama star and Super Bowl champion Roman Harper for an in-depth conversation about the Crimson Tide, Kalen DeBoer, the SEC championship race, and the biggest questions facing college football.

Roman Harper breaks down Alabama's defensive struggles following its loss to Georgia, explains the mistakes holding back the Crimson Tide secondary, and shares why Kalen DeBoer's program is showing significant growth. Harper also reveals which SEC contender could challenge Alabama and Georgia, weighs in on Missouri and Ole Miss, and explains why Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is a college football cheat code.

Plus, the guys preview a loaded college football weekend with predictions and confidence rankings for six major matchups:

• Alabama vs. Tennessee: Third Saturday in October rivalry preview

• Ohio State vs. Indiana: Big Ten showdown and key injury concerns

• Missouri vs. Ole Miss: SEC contenders face a crucial test

• Notre Dame vs. BYU: Can the Fighting Irish dominate in Provo?

• Kentucky vs. Oklahoma: Can Will Stein keep Kentucky rolling?

• Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Quarterback questions and upset potential

The crew also discusses the latest college football injury reports, including concerns surrounding Mississippi State and LSU, and breaks down Thursday Night Football between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.

In other sports news, the Milwaukee Brewers have the Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of elimination in the NLCS, while the guys revisit their Auburn vs. Florida State basketball broadcast.

Later, Clay Travis joins the show to discuss Nick Saban's leadership, the intersection of sports and politics, and the upcoming Alabama-Tennessee showdown in Knoxville.

From Roman Harper's Alabama analysis to SEC predictions, NFL picks, college football injuries, and the latest sports headlines, The Next Round has your football weekend covered.

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