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Austin & Birm

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Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham live and breathe the Scarlet and Gray. As trusted insiders on the Ohio State beat, they bring unmatched access and perspective from inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to the Horseshoe and beyond. If it’s happening in Buckeye Nation, they’re on it.

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Jul 10, 2026

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The Live Show at Roosters: Analyzing Ohio State beatdown of Michigan in Ann Arbor 01.12.2025

It's time for another fun, casual conversation about the latest Ohio State victory at Roosters Restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus. Former Buckeyes players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick, along with Roosters Nicole Cox, join The Austin & Birm Show to break down the thoughts and takeaways from Ohio State's buttkicking of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forge...

The Beat: Ohio State toughness, dominance undeniable in dominant rivalry win over Michigan 01.12.2025

Ohio State went into the Big House and flexed the strength of its program in a culture-validating victory over rival Michigan. The Buckeyes ended the losing streak in The Game, clinched a spot in the Big Ten championship and sent a message to the rest of the country in the process. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren breaks down what it all means with his weekly conversation with Austin Ward on The...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State dominates Michigan in Ann Arbor, clinches B1G title game berth 29.11.2025

Ohio State wiped out Michigan in Ann Arbor behind a balanced offensive attack and a defense that had the Wolverines flabbergasted all afternoon at Michigan Stadium. Following the game and Ryan Day's press conference, The Austin & Birm Show provided their first thoughts on Snap Judgments from Michigan Stadium.

The Beat: Ohio State, Michigan score prediction, Bold Predictions for the greatest rivalry in sports 28.11.2025

It's bold prediction time Ohio State and Michigan in The Game. Nothing else needs to be said.

The Beat: Ohio State, Michigan thoughts and questions from The Austin & Birm Show viewers 27.11.2025

Ohio State and Michigan are a little over 48 hours away from rekindling their heated rivalry and on a special Thanksgiving mailbag edition of The Austin & Birm Show the guys are reading thoughts and questions from viewers about this weekend's season-defining game.

Snap Judgments: Ryan Day 'updates' injuries for Ohio State, Buckeyes finding balance for The Game 27.11.2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and three Buckeyes captains met with the media on Wednesday night and provided some thoughts on the team's preparation for the weekend's game at Michigan. Following the evening's festivities, The Austin & Birm Show provided some Snap Judgments from the night's discussions.

The Beat: Ohio State, Michigan matchups that favor Buckeyes, Julian Sayin in cold weather and more 26.11.2025

Ohio State is three days away from its regular season finale with Michigan and there are a handful of questions and matchups that favor the Buckeyes but that doesn't mean there aren't areas of concern heading to Ann Arbor. It's a Woody Wednesday from The Beat on The Austin & Birm Show.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State attacking Michigan week with focus, emotion leading way to Ann Arbor 25.11.2025

Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Buckeyes game against Michigan and following his weekly press conference The Austin & Birm Show broke down the day's biggest takeaways from The Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

The Beat: How evolution of Ryan Day impacts Ohio State preparation, game plan for The Game 25.11.2025

There is a national championship on the resumé now, which certainly can alleviate some of the pressure for Ryan Day. But the Ohio State coach quite obviously wants to end the losing streak in The Game, and he’s made a few chances to the routine this year to potentially lead up to a different outcome on Saturday. Day will be at the podium at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to address that and more...

The Live Show at Roosters: Rutgers in rear view, analyzing Ohio State approach to The Game 24.11.2025

It's Monday and it's THE Game Week as The Austin & Birm Show returns for another fun, casual conversation about the Buckeyes as Ohio State puts Rutgers in the rearview and turns all its focus to the Michigan Wolverines. Former Buckeyes players Bobby Carpenter and Bradley Robinson join Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham—and Roosters Nicole Cox—to take the first look at what's shaping up to be anothe...

The Beat: Intensity, stakes increasing as dominant Ohio State wraps up ‘preseason’ before The Game 24.11.2025

The main event has finally arrived for Ohio State. After maintaining focus once more against an overmatched opponent on Saturday by pasting Rutgers in the Horseshoe, the Buckeyes can dial up the urgency for The Game and another high-stakes rivalry showdown. With an eye ahead on the Big House more than a look back at the win over Rutgers, former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down the latest...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State injury issues cast shadow over Buckeyes regular season home finale win 22.11.2025

Ohio State is heading to Ann Arbor with another win on its 2025 schedule but big questions remaining about the Buckeyes injury issues at receiver. Following the game and the post-game press conference at Ohio Stadium, The Austin & Birm Show are sharing their postgame thoughts on Snap Judgments.

The Beat: Ohio State bold predictions, score predictions as Buckeyes host final home game of 2025 21.11.2025

It's Friday on The Beat with The Austin & Birm Show and that means Bold Predictions, Score Predictions and discussion about the Ohio State home game against Rutgers this weekend. It's the final regular season home game of the 2025 season and this is how the guys think the Buckeyes may handle the Scarlet Knights.

The Beat: Three thoughts on Ohio State, Rutgers and Buckeyes approach to playing time, title push 20.11.2025

Ohio State is set for its final home game of the 2025 season as Rutgers comes to Ohio Stadium for the Buckeyes senior day. What approach will Ryan Day and his program take with two must win games left for a chance at the Big Ten title?

Snap Judgments: Ohio State injuries receive no update, Buckeyes seniors talk with media 20.11.2025

It's another Wednesday night at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as the Buckeyes prepare for their final home game of the season against Rutgers. Ryan Day and a handful of Ohio State seniors met with the media to break down their thoughts about those topics—and of course Day was asked about key injuries—and following the evening's availability The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on Snap Ju...

The Beat: Ohio State patience being paid off as Mylan Graham, Nate Roberts, others emerge late 19.11.2025

Ohio State's third 'training camp' stretch of the 2025 season is over and a handful of inexperienced Buckeyes are taking advantage of their opportunities to get on the field for the Scarlet and Gray. That's the conversation for Wednesday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State injuries in focus as Buckeyes keep eyes on Senior Day, Rutgers game 18.11.2025

Ohio State is still not going to talk about injuries and that's Ryan Day's approach so instead the Buckeyes are focusing on beating Rutgers and getting to Indianapolis according to their head coach. Following his Tuesday morning press conference, The Austin & Birm Show shared its thoughts on the approach and how Day has kept his team dialed into the bigger picture.

The Beat: How Ohio State will manage prep, reps in last home matchup with The Game in sight 18.11.2025

Ohio State has been steadfast in its routine all season and treats every opponent the same, so from that perspective it might be hard to imagine anything different on Saturday in the home finale against Rutgers. But The Game is looming, so might Buckeyes coach Ryan Day tweak anything in the week before heading to the Big House? Television’s Adam King of 10TV joins Austin Ward as always for a Talki...

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State handles UCLA, Buckeyes injury talk highlights Rutgers week 17.11.2025

Ohio State steamrolled UCLA and is likely to do the same thing to Rutgers with the Scarlet Knights coming to town for senior day in Columbus on tap. What do the Buckeyes need to accomplish against Rutgers to prepare for the final regular season game in Ann Arbor. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dirt bikes, golf car...

The Beat: How Ohio State is dominating opponents, complacency so consistently 17.11.2025

Ohio State won without stress yet again on Saturday night in the Horseshoe, refusing to overlook an overmatched UCLA while still balancing reps for a roster working through injuries. The Buckeyes have stayed locked in during their perfect run into the last two weeks of the regular season, and that deserves more appreciation nationally. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren breaks it down as always on...

Commitment: Eli Johnson, four-star Texas safety, commits to Buckeyes over Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan 16.11.2025

Ohio State is staying hot on the recruiting trail and the Buckeyes have added another key commitment as 2027 four-star safety Eli Johnson has just announced his decision. Prior to making it public, Johnson talked with The Austin & Birm Show about why he knew Columbus and Ohio State was going to be the right place for him.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State belts UCLA as Buckeyes balance injuries, aggression in primetime 16.11.2025

Ohio State improved to 10-0 with a 48-10 win over UCLA at Ohio Stadium and did it while managing a number of key injuries againt the Bruins. Following the game, The Austin & Birm Show shared their first thoughts on Snap Judgments.

Talking Stuff: Ohio State hosting four official visitors for UCLA game, Buckeye recruiting heats up 14.11.2025

Talking Stuff is where we talk recruiting on The Austin & Birm Show as Jeremy Birmingham is joined by Mick Walker of Lettermen Row to break down all the latest news, notes and rumors around Ohio State football recruiting.

The Beat: Ohio State, UCLA score predictions, Bold Predictions as Buckeyes host Bruins at night 14.11.2025

It's Friday on The Beat with The Austin & Birm Show and that means Bold Predictions about Saturday's primetime battle with UCLA in Ohio Stadium. Here's how the guys see this one shaking out in Columbus.

The Beat: Ohio State questions about how UCLA can beat the Buckeyes, offensive line thoughts 13.11.2025

Ohio State is hosting UCLA for a Big Ten primetime game in November and that means there are opportunities for the Buckeyes to get some more questions answered as they head toward a date with Michigan at the end of the month.

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