Lane Kiffin and LSU have become the center of the college football world, and The Next Round goes inside Baton Rouge with LSU insider Matt Moscona to break down the Tigers' roster controversy, their season-opening showdown with Clemson and what Kiffin is building in his first season at LSU.

Moscona explains the situation surrounding the former NFL players working with LSU, whether any could actually take the field against Clemson and why Kiffin appears determined to squeeze every possible advantage out of his roster.

The guys also dive into the hype surrounding Sam Leavitt and whether his physical tools could make him one of the most dynamic quarterbacks Kiffin has coached. Plus, how will LSU's revamped offensive line and running game look, and what role could Leavitt's legs play in transforming the Tigers' offense?

Then it's time to preview LSU vs. Clemson in Tiger Stadium, including the atmosphere awaiting Clemson's new starting quarterback and why Moscona believes the ingredients are there for a massive night in Baton Rouge.

Plus, The Next Round runs through the SEC's biggest nonconference games and makes picks for Alabama-Florida State, Auburn-Baylor, Texas-Ohio State, Oklahoma-Michigan, South Carolina-Clemson, LSU-Clemson and more.

And later: Auburn women's basketball searches for male practice players, and Last Chance U legend Buddy Stephens is out at East Mississippi Community College after 17 seasons and five national championships.

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The Next Round dives into the biggest storylines as college football Week 1 arrives.

Joel Klatt has Auburn fans fired up after comparing the Tigers to Texas A&M and describing Auburn as a “popcorn program” that occasionally explodes onto the national stage without consistently sustaining success. Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor and Ryan Brown debate whether Klatt was talking about Auburn’s recent struggles or disrespecting the program’s history — and examine just how bad the Tigers’ results against ranked opponents have been over the past five years.

Then it’s back to Baton Rouge, where Lane Kiffin and LSU are embroiled in a growing battle with the SEC over the Tigers practicing former NFL players. Could sanctions, probation or even more severe consequences enter the picture? The guys debate whether Kiffin is creating an unnecessary distraction ahead of LSU’s showdown with Clemson — and whether Clemson could make the Tigers pay for it.

Plus, Upset Alert returns for Week 1, with underdogs including Clemson, Arkansas State, Tulsa and Youngstown State entering the conversation. The guys also make their early Heisman Trophy predictions, debating Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, CJ Carr and other contenders who could emerge as college football’s biggest star.

It’s a loaded edition of The Next Round with SEC football, Week 1 predictions, upset picks, Heisman contenders and everything you need as the college football season gets underway.

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Week 0 is in the books, and The Next Round is breaking down the biggest winners, losers and overreactions from the opening weekend of college football.

The guys react to Florida State’s shaky start and look ahead to a huge matchup with SMU, including why the early betting line could make the Seminoles one of the most fascinating teams to watch. Is Mike Norvell already facing serious pressure in Tallahassee, and could Virginia’s Tony Elliott eventually become a name to watch for the Florida State job?

Plus, the crew debates the best and worst coaching performances of the weekend, including Tony Elliott, Charles Huff and Sonny Dykes; examines Jackson Arnold’s UNLV debut and whether Dan Mullen can finally unlock the former Oklahoma and Auburn quarterback; and reacts to Bill Belichick’s latest chapter at North Carolina.

Then it’s time to ask: Who won the breakup? From Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick and Lincoln Riley vs. Oklahoma to Brian Kelly vs. Notre Dame, Jimbo Fisher vs. Florida State, Nico Iamaleava vs. Tennessee and the developing Lane Kiffin-LSU vs. Ole Miss storyline, the guys decide which side came out ahead.

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College football is officially back, and The Next Round breaks down the biggest winners, losers and storylines coming out of Week Zero while looking ahead to a massive Week 1.

Memphis makes an early statement with a win over UNLV as Charles Huff’s Tigers emerge as a potential College Football Playoff contender. The guys react to Jackson Arnold’s performance, Dan Mullen’s start at UNLV, Virginia’s dominant win over NC State, USC’s surprisingly sparse crowd at the Coliseum, and Bill Belichick showing signs of progress at North Carolina.

Plus, North Dakota State makes an impressive FBS debut, Alabama settles its kicking competition, and the conversation turns toward one of Week 1’s biggest games: Lane Kiffin and LSU hosting Clemson in Death Valley.

On the NFL side, Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams, adding another superstar to a defense with serious Super Bowl expectations. The guys also react to NFL roster cuts and some surprising names hitting the open market.

Also on the show: Ole Miss’ massive Heisman campaign, the latest college football eligibility controversy, Scottie Scheffler passing Tiger Woods in career on-course earnings, and much more.

It’s a packed football edition of The Next Round as Week Zero gives way to the first huge weekend of the college football season.

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College football is back, and The Next Round is getting you ready for a loaded opening weekend with betting expert and former Caesars oddsmaker Todd Fuhrman.

Fuhrman breaks down the biggest games on the board, including TCU vs. North Carolina, Virginia vs. NC State, Jacksonville State vs. North Dakota State, USC vs. San Jose State, Memphis vs. UNLV and Hawaii vs. Stanford. He explains where he sees betting value, why USC could light up the scoreboard, and why Memphis-UNLV could turn into a lower-scoring battle between two teams with College Football Playoff aspirations.

Then Bold Prediction Friday takes over as the guys and listeners fire off their wildest calls for the 2026 season. Could Texas miss the College Football Playoff and turn up the heat on Steve Sarkisian? Could Alabama reach the national championship game, Auburn make a major jump, Notre Dame miss the playoff, or Lane Kiffin eventually return to the NFL?

The predictions get even crazier: Alabama going 8-4, Auburn winning nine or ten games, Arizona winning the Big 12, a non-quarterback taking home the Heisman Trophy, and a national championship game without Ohio State, Georgia, Texas OR Oregon.

Plus, the guys discuss the Heisman Trophy race, SEC Championship, College Football Playoff picture, Lane Kiffin, Lincoln Riley, Notre Dame, LSU, Oklahoma, Miami, Clemson, BYU, Mississippi State and much more as another college football season gets underway.

The Next Round brings you college football news, SEC football analysis, predictions, betting talk and everything you need for the biggest games of the weekend.

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It’s Bold Prediction Friday on The Next Round, and the guys are putting their reputations on the line with their biggest predictions for the 2026 college football season.

Could Texas miss the College Football Playoff and move on from Steve Sarkisian? Will Arch Manning win the Heisman Trophy? Could Oklahoma go 10-2 and reach its first SEC Championship Game? Is this finally the year Oregon wins the national championship?

The crew makes its boldest calls for Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Clemson, USC, Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami and more — including predictions that Dabo Swinney could retire after winning the ACC, Alabama could reach the playoff despite continued problems running the football, LSU could stumble, and Navy, BYU and USC could all crash the College Football Playoff party.

Plus, the audience gets involved with its own wild predictions, including Auburn beating Alabama in the Iron Bowl, Keelon Russell becoming a Heisman finalist, Clemson upsetting LSU, Georgia Tech winning the ACC and more.

Also on the show: Ty Simpson continues to impress during the NFL preseason with the Los Angeles Rams, Chris Sale delivers an emotional masterpiece as the Atlanta Braves sweep the Dodgers, ESPN announces its six-part Nick Saban documentary, and the guys react to the latest headlines across college football and sports.

It’s a loaded edition of The Next Round as the 2026 college football season gets underway.

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In Hour 2 of The Next Round, Clay Travis joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation as the 2026 college football season gets ready to kick off.

Clay reacts to Tennessee naming Faizon Brandon its starting quarterback and explains why the true freshman could set the Volunteers up for a big future — while September’s matchup with Arch Manning and Texas could provide his first major test.

Then the conversation turns to one of the biggest issues facing college athletics: eligibility, NIL, transfers and the possibility of former NFL or NBA players returning to college sports. Clay explains why he believes Congress needs to give college athletics an antitrust exemption to establish enforceable rules and bring some stability to the system.

Plus, Clay weighs in on the backlash surrounding the controversial Good Good Golf and Callaway ad, while the guys debate brands that have taken a step backward — including the Kansas City Chiefs, Alabama football, Nike, MTV, McDonald’s and Outback Steakhouse. Clay says he doesn’t understand the outrage surrounding the Good Good controversy or why the product should be pulled from shelves.

The hour wraps with a look ahead to Week 1 of the college football season and the preseason Top 10 teams most vulnerable to an upset, with Ole Miss vs. Louisville looming as one of the biggest potential trouble spots.

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Who is under the most pressure heading into the 2026 college football season?

In Hour 1 of The Next Round, the guys debate the quarterbacks and coaches facing championship-or-bust expectations this fall. ESPN’s Louis Riddick says Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is the player under the most pressure in college football, but does Texas QB Arch Manning have an even bigger weight on his shoulders?

The conversation also hits Oregon’s Dante Moore, Miami’s Darian Mensah, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, Sam Leavitt and Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, along with the massive expectations surrounding coaches Dan Lanning, Steve Sarkisian, Kalen DeBoer, Lincoln Riley and Marcus Freeman.

Plus, the guys break down the best weekends on the 2026 college football schedule, the growing money being paid to top college quarterbacks, the latest NFL preseason action, and whether exhibition games still have a place in today’s NFL.

It’s a packed Hour 1 of The Next Round with Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, Ryan Brown and Tyler Brooks.

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