Alabama football made a statement, and now all eyes turn to a massive showdown with Georgia.

On this episode of The Next Round, the guys break down Alabama’s dominant road performance against Mississippi State, the continued rise of quarterback Keelon Russell, and why Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide is beginning to look like a legitimate national championship contender. Has DeBoer finally put his own stamp on the Alabama program—and are Crimson Tide fans fully buying in?

Then, it’s time to look ahead to Alabama vs. Georgia, as the early betting line swings toward the Crimson Tide and two SEC powers prepare for one of the biggest games of the college football season.

Plus, the guys react to Missouri’s blowout win over Florida, Shane Beamer’s mounting pressure at South Carolina, Kentucky’s dramatic victory, Indiana’s continued success, Miami’s beatdown of Clemson, Dabo Swinney’s struggles, and the latest College Football Playoff picture.

They also hit the MLB postseason, including the Atlanta Braves’ huge win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It’s a packed Monday edition of The Next Round with SEC football, College Football Playoff talk, coaching hot seats, betting lines and more.