Andy Staples on the SEC’s New Era: Auburn’s QB1, Alabama’s O-Line & Coaching Shakeups

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4.9 • 890 Ratings

🗓️ 4 March 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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College football is changing fast — and nobody breaks it down better than On3’s Andy Staples. Staples joins us for a deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 college football season. From coaching shakeups to quarterback debates, we cover everything SEC and beyond. 🔥 Topics in this episode include: 🏈 The Generational Shift in College Football Coaching New faces are taking over major programs — and the ripple effects could define the season: What does Alex Golesh bring to Auburn? Can Eric Morris elevate Oklahoma State? Expectations for Jon Sumrall in year one at Florida. Can Will Stein unlock Kentucky? We break down how this new wave of coaches could reshape the SEC and the national landscape. 🏟 Is Auburn’s QB1 Byrum Brown a Top 5 QB in the SEC? The hype is building around Byrum Brown — but does he belong in the same tier as the league’s elite? We debate where he ranks among SEC quarterbacks heading into the season. 🐘 Alabama’s Offensive Line Questions Can Alabama fix the issues up front? And does it even matter who wins the QB battle if the offensive line can’t protect? We examine the biggest concern facing the Tide and what it means for their College Football Playoff hopes. 🔴 Josh Hoover at Indiana How does Josh Hoover fit into Curt Cignetti’s system at Indiana? Could this be one of the sneakiest impactful QB/coach pairings in the Big Ten? From SEC football to the expanded College Football Playoff conversation, this episode is packed with analysis, bold predictions, and insider insight you won’t hear anywhere else. If you love college football talk — SEC breakdowns, coaching carousel analysis, quarterback rankings, Alabama football, Auburn football, Florida Gators updates, Kentucky Wildcats football, and more — this is the show for you. 👍 Like this video if you’re fired up for the season. 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round YouTube Channel for weekly college football coverage, exclusive interviews, and in-depth SEC analysis all year long. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who’s the best QB in the SEC right now? #CollegeFootball #SEC #AlabamaFootball #AuburnFootball #FloridaGators #KentuckyFootball #IndianaFootball #cfb #football #rolltide #wareagle #gogators #rolltide #BBN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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