Is the Tush Push Even a Football Play?

Is the “tush push” actually football?In this episode, Jason and Grant break down the play from both a rules and real‑world perspective — why it’s difficult to officiate, what it exposes about the rulebook, and whether it fits the spirit of the game.They talk through the difference between strategy and execution, the practical challenges officials face on these plays, and why something that seems simple on the surface becomes complicated in real time.The conversation also expands into the NIL landscape and how money, incentives, and structure are reshaping college football — often in ways that aren’t obvious at first glance.A discussion about what football is — and what it’s becoming.