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Last Call | Steve Sarkisian Says Texas Backups Could DOMINATE Texas Tech’s Schedule?!

Steve Sarkisian appears to have put the Texas Tech Red Raiders on blast while discussing strength of schedule in college football. The Texas Longhorns face a loaded 2026 slate featuring Ohio State, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, LSU and Texas A&M—while Texas Tech’s path through the Big 12 has sparked debate over whether schedule strength should carry more weight in the College Football Playoff race. Could Texas really go undefeated against Texas Tech’s schedule using second- and third-string players? Is the week-to-week grind of the SEC still unmatched in college football? And in the NIL and transfer portal era, do championship contenders even have enough roster depth to survive an elite schedule and a playoff run? Plus, we break down the latest in Alabama athletics: 🏈 The impact of SEC depth and roster attrition 🥎 Patrick Murphy and Alabama softball battling LSU for a spot in the Women’s College World Series ⚾ Frustration surrounding Alabama baseball’s postseason performance 🐘 An unforgettable piece of Alabama memorabilia featuring Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake Subscribe to The Next Round for more college football debate, SEC storylines, Alabama Crimson Tide coverage and breaking sports reaction. #CollegeFootball #TexasLonghorns #TexasTech #AlabamaFootball #SECfootball For accuracy, Sarkisian’s reported comment did not name Texas Tech directly, though coverage has widely interpreted it as aimed at the Red Raiders; Texas and Texas Tech’s official 2026 schedules support the contrast discussed in the video. Alabama’s official schedule lists LSU as its NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional opponent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

TNR 5/22/26 - Hour 3 | Big 12 BOLD Predictions: BUY or SELL?

* Big 12 bold predictions - buy or sell? * SEC Rosters $50 Million dollars this season? Sark says yes. * Alabama Basketball and Auburn Basketball know who they will face in Las Vegas for the Players Era. * Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! * PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

TNR 5/22/26 - Hour 2 | CFB Big Game Point Spreads

* Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas * Matt Stafford gets extension with the Rams * Jacoby Brissett holding out * Are the Titans ascending? * PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

TNR 5/22/26 - Hour 1 | Steve Sarkisian SOUNDS OFF Again!

* FanDuel has released some point spreads for some of the biggest games of the 2024 College Football Season: Ole Miss Rebels (-2.5) v. LSU Tigers, Texas Longhorns (-1.5) v. Ohio State Buckeyes, Notre Dame (-6.5) v. Miami, Georgia Bulldogs (-2.5) at Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines (-2.5) v. Oklahoma Sooners, Indiana Hoosiers (-1.5) v. Ohio State * Texas Football head coach Steve Sarkisian must think his roster is the best in college football. Coach Sark says he thinks his Longhorns team could go undefeated playing their “twos and threes” against the schedule one team in his state will face. * RIP Kyle Busch * Rueben Chinyelu returning to Florida * Amari Allen decision looming * Alabama Basketball and Auburn Basketball know who they will face in Las Vegas for the Players Era. * Georgia Basketball gets huge donation * Who will perform at halftime when the Super Bowl is in Nashville? SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

TNR 5/21/26 - Hour 3 | Modern Day Blue Blood CFB Programs

* Who should be the modern day Blue Blood Programs if the clock started in the “on the field” championship era? * Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! * PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]