{"podcast":{"title":"The Next Round","slug":"the-next-round-4063052","podcast_index_feed_id":4063052,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/DBLM5717227298","website_url":"https://nextroundlive.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/596b4bb8-4654-11f0-86bf-1798b9439fd3/image/712d0eb2968c23af862cc2fd96e2b852.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The Next Round","episode_count":1367,"summary":"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. Whether you're looking for SEC football insights, college football predictions, or the latest on the NFL, The Next Round is where passionate fans and smart sports talk collide. Hosted by seasoned radio vets, Dunaway, Brown & LT bring decades of experience, humor, and deep insider access to every episode. Perfect for fans of: SEC Sports Podcasts College Football Shows Daily Sports News & Analysis NFL Talk & Betting Insights Sports Personalities & Athlete Interviews Regular segments include: Game previews & post-game breakdowns Picks, predictions & betting content Interviews with coaches, players & analysts Listener Q&A & pop culture crossover topics Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Watch us LIVE on YouTube every day from 9:00am-noon Subscribe now and never miss The Next Round of sports talk. Visit our website, read our blog and watch us live at nextroundlive.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T06:19:55.838354+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-round-4063052"},"episode":{"title":"The Connor O'Gara Show EP. 5 | These SEC Upsets Could Wreck the College Football Playoff Race","slug":"the-connor-o-gara-show-ep-5-these-sec-upsets-could-wreck-the-college-football-playoff-race","published_at":"2026-07-17T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-round-4063052/the-connor-o-gara-show-ep-5-these-sec-upsets-could-wreck-the-college-football-playoff-race","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-round-4063052","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DBLM9565834026.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DBLM9565834026.mp3","summary":"Which SEC football teams are headed for a shocking upset in 2026? On Episode 5 of The Connor O’Gara Show, Connor is joined by Ryan Brown to make bold SEC preseason predictions and identify the potential trap games that could turn the College Football Playoff race upside down. Could Florida stun Ole Miss in Gainesville one week after the Rebels’ emotional showdown with LSU? Can Texas A&M walk into Tuscaloosa and defeat Alabama? Is Arkansas capable of upsetting Tennessee in Fayetteville? Connor also predicts that Oklahoma will become the SEC’s ultimate “agent of chaos”—beating Georgia in Athens and Texas in the Red River Rivalry before somehow losing to Mississippi State in Starkville. Ryan explains why he views the Sooners as an 8-4 team rather than a legitimate playoff contender, while Connor questions whether quarterback John Mateer can withstand the physical demands of Oklahoma’s brutal schedule. Connor and Ryan also discuss: 🏈 How a nine-game SEC schedule could create more upsets and 7-2 conference records 🏈 Why powerhouse coaches should embrace championship expectations 🏈 The importance of SEC Media Days and college football “talking season” 🏈 How Kirby Smart used preseason confidence before Georgia’s 2021 championship run 🏈 Why Brian Kelly’s public comments made him appear to be a poor fit at LSU 🏈 Curt Cignetti calling out Purdue, Michigan and Ohio State 🥤 Ryan Brown’s unbelievable daily Diet Coke routine ☕ Connor O’Gara’s cold brew addiction and strict 2:00 PM caffeine deadline The episode concludes with a preview of The Next Round’s extensive SEC Media Days coverage from Tampa, featuring four hours of live YouTube content every day. Which SEC upset prediction do you believe is most likely? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe to The Nex…","meta_description":"Which SEC football teams are headed for a shocking upset in 2026? 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