Rushing the Field with Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) get you caught up on the headlines from SEC media days including Will Stein’s bold comments that are drawing comparisons to Curt Cignetti, and the latest on the possibility that the SEC could break away. Plus, they recap the fallout from the Michigan report and the news that Warde Manuel will be stepping down at the end of the calendar year.  And Nicole takes the “Find Your Premier League Match” quiz on NBCSports.com to find out which premier league team she’s a fan of!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach’s (@NicoleAuerbach) 1-on-1 interviews with ASU HC Kenny Dillingham, TCU HC Sonny Dykes, Kansas HC Lance Leipold and Oklahoma State HC Eric Morris from Big 12 Media Days. (01:30) ASU HC Kenny Dillingham Interview (11:10) TCU HC Sonny Dykes Interview (23:15) Kansas HC Lance Leipold Interview (35:35) OK State HC Eric Morris InterviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) give their takeaways from Big 12 Media Days including what the dynamics are like between Texas Tech and the rest of the conference after the Brendan Sorsby saga.  Plus, we have Nicole’s 1-on-1 interviews with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire, BYU HC Kalani Sitake and Executive Director of the CFP Rich Clark. (03:30) - Texas Tech-Big 12 dynamics  (11:40) - Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark’s messaging (14:30) - Deion Sanders health update & Expectations for Colorado (21:45) - Brett Yormark Interview (Big 12 Commissioner) (32:35) - Joey McGuire Interview (Texas Tech Head Coach) (45:00) - Kalani Sitake Interview (BYU Head Coach) (55:35) - Rich Clark Interview (Executive Director of the CFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) gives her instant reaction to the shocking news that Brendan Sorsby will not play in the NFL in 2026 because the NFL has elected not to hold a supplemental draft this year. (01:25) - NFL will NOT hold a supplemental draft (08:00) - What’s next for Brendan Sorsby?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) react to the shocking news that Brendan Sorsby plans to leave Texas Tech and apply for the NFL supplemental draft.  Plus, NBC’s very own John Fanta joins the show to discuss his unique career path and give some sleeper picks for the upcoming season.   (00:30) Brendan Sorsby applying for NFL supplemental draft (10:00) What’s next for Sorsby? (15:30) Fallout for Texas Tech (20:00) What will an NFL team offer for Sorsby? (23:00) John Fanta joins the show (25:00) John Fanta’s career path to NBC (40:00) John Fanta’s CFB sleepers for 2026 season        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) break down the shocking news that a judge ruled Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby eligible to play football amid his gambling controversy. (0:20) Brendan Sorsby is eligible to play this fall (15:30) Backlash & fallout from the ruling (23:15) TTU Booster Cody Campbell’s role (29:00) Will the Big 12 step in and do something?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) break down the latest on the Brendan Sorsby saga, including exactly what he bet on and what kind of punishment he could be facing.  Plus, they catch you up on the latest regarding the bipartisan college sports reform bill, and discuss weather Mike Leach is a college football Hall of Famer. (1:30) Breaking down the Brendan Sorsby situation (3:00) Details of wagers Sorsby placed (11:00) Sorsby proposed a 2-game suspension to NCAA (17:00) What will NFL teams think? (18:50) Latest on the bipartisan college sports reform bill (29:15) Mike Leach on college football HOF ballot after eligibility tweakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) break down the biggest takeaways from SEC Spring Meetings.  Including Mike Elko & Steve Sarkisian’s comments on CFP Expansion, SEC coaches trust level in the CFP selection committee, and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s thoughts on the Big Ten vs SEC debate. (3:00) Texas A&M HC Mike Elko’s comments on CFP expansion (12:00 Texas HC Steve Sarkisian comments on CFP expansion (19:08) SEC’s concerns with the CFP selection committee (28:02) SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on Big Ten surpassing SEC (35:24) SEC scheduling changes coming in 2027 (38:07) SEC self-governance a real possibility?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) discuss the Big Ten’s push for a 24-team CFP at their spring meetings this week, and what that would mean for conference championships and the regular season.  Plus, they break down the news that the NAACP is urging athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities over voting rights. (04:05) Big Ten spring meetings have wrap with strong push for 24-team CFP (13:30) How will it impact conference championships?(20:05) How will it impact the regular season?(31:00) Iowa State AD’s frustration with Big Ten, SEC boils over (38:15) NAACP urging athletes, fans to boycott over voting rights  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) discuss the news that the ACC is the latest conference to show their support for a 24-team College Football Playoff.  Plus, they break down Lane Kiffin’s comments to Vanity Fair about how race made it challenging to recruit Black players to Ole Miss.  They also catch you up on the latest news regarding the Notre Dame-USC rivalry and when we can expect to see those games resume. (2:00) ACC coaches throw their support behind a 24-team CFP (19:15) Lane Kiffin’s comments on challenges of recruiting at Ole Miss (29:00) Steve Sarkisian takes a shot at Ole Miss’s academic standard (36:20) Latest on future Notre Dame-USC rivalry (44:30) Looking Ahead to Big Ten spring meetings **Audio Courtesy of Ole Miss Football Radio Network & NBC SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) dissect Kirby Smart’s interesting comments comparing the talent and coaching in the Big Ten vs the SEC.  Plus, they break down the impact of the Big Ten’s revenue reveal after their first year of their new media deal, and what does the expansion of the NCAA tournament mean for the CFP? (3:01) Kirby Smart admits Big Ten is more competitive than SEC (13:12) Which conference has better coaches: SEC or Big Ten? (21:03) Big Ten reveals revenue distribution from first year of new media deal (24:02) What’s the impact on the sports that don’t bring in the big bucks? (35:02) What does NCAA Tournament expansion mean for CFP? **Audio Courtesy of ESPN Radio & Westwood One SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) discuss the news that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is entering a program to address a gambling addiction and what it means for Texas Tech this season.  Plus, biggest takeaways from a surprising NFL draft including Ty Simpson going in the first round and Carnell Tate being the first Buckeye off the board. (00:30) Brendan Sorsby entering gambling addiction program (15:30) Impact on Texas Tech’s season outlook (20:00) NFL Draft takeaways: Ty Simpson goes to the Rams in the 1st round (24:20) Buckeyes in the 1st round: Carnell Tate first off the board at #4 (27:25) Conference breakdown: Big Ten has most 1st round picks, SEC has most overall picks (31:45) Ravens sign Diego Pavia after he goes undrafted (35:40) NCAA moving forward with aged-based edibility rules **Audio Courtesy of the Crimson Tide Sports Network  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.