Rushing the Field with Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry

Feb 26 2025 37 ep. 46 mins 33

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NBC Sports College Football insider Nicole Auerbach and former Ohio State Linebacker Joshua Perry share their insider and on-field knowledge: breaking down the biggest stories, previewing the upcoming weekend slate, analyzing the college football playoff picture, and cultivating a community for college sports fans who want the latest news, smart takes and laughs.

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Chris Simms on 2025 QB Class + Combine Interviews with DL & LB Prospects

Feb 26 2025 63 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) is joined by Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) to discuss the 2025 QB class, takeaways from meeting with the DL & LB prospects, and what the headlines will be coming out of Indy this weekend. Plus, Nicole's 1-on-1 interviews with DL & LBs from Wednesday at the Combine.

NFL Combine & Draft Primer with NBC Sports’ Connor Rogers

Feb 25 2025 32 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) is joined by Connor Rogers (@connorjrogers) at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to break down the strengths and weaknesses of this year’s draft class, how the RBs will be valued, and which players are flying under the radar.

Matt Cassel on the 2025 QB draft class, NFL Combine & his own unique path to the NFL

Feb 19 2025 53 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) is joined by former NFL QB and current NBC college football analyst Matt Cassel to discuss this year’s QB draft class, the NFL Combine, and his own unique path from college to the NFL.

Coaching Carousel Recap

Feb 13 2025 48 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) recap the college football coaching carousel as it comes to an end. They break down the Power 4 hires, the high-profile coaches that were retained and the trends of this hiring cycle, which included a heavy NFL pipeline.

Ryan Day & Ohio State agree to new 7-year contract

Feb 06 2025 17 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) react to the news of Ryan Day’s new seven-year deal which makes him the 2nd highest-paid coach in college football.

Ohio State loses DC Jim Knowles to Penn State, Notre Dame hiring DC Chris Ash & Latest on Michigan’s sign-stealing investigation

Jan 30 2025 43 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) get you caught up on the latest coaching moves including Jim Knowles leaving the Buckeyes to become defensive coordinator at Penn State. Plus, they break down Michigan's response to the NCAA in their sign-stealing investigation and react to some way-too-early top 25 rankings.

Lessons learned from 12-Team CFP + What’s next for OSU & ND?

Jan 22 2025 38 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) break down the lessons they learned from the first 12-team college football playoff and where it goes from here. Plus, what does next season look like for Notre Dame and Ohio State after their National Championship appearances?

Ohio State National Championship Postgame Interviews

Jan 21 2025 12 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) was in Atlanta for the CFP National Championship and caught up with a bunch of Ohio State players and coaches following their win over Notre Dame.

CFP National Championship Instant Reaction: Ohio State def. Notre Dame 34-23

Jan 20 2025 43 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) recap Ohio State’s 34-23 win over Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship.

CFP National Championship Preview: Ohio State vs Notre Dame

Jan 16 2025 46 mins

Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) & Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) dive into all angles of the National Championship matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame, including what’s at stake for Marcus Freeman & Ryan Day, which QB do you trust more with the game on the line, and key matchups to watch.