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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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Snap Judgments: Ohio State still figuring out availability as offensive line rotation remains key 13.11.2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and a handful of Buckeyes with the media on Wednesday night at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to provide a midweek update on what's happening with the program and the preparation for Saturday's primetime game against UCLA. Following the availability, The Austin & Birm Show shared some first thoughts on what they heard and saw on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.

The Beat: Bryson Rodgers, Payton Pierce among Ohio State standouts emerging for Buckeyes 12.11.2025

Ohio State is playing great football but the Buckeyes are still looking ahead for more contributors as they head into the final stretch of the regular season and that's the topic of The Austin & Birm Show for another Wednesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State still mum on injury news, Buckeyes looking for versatility 11.11.2025

Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday afternoon and following his press conference at Ohio State, The Austin & Birm Show provided some initial thoughts on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.

The Beat: How Ohio State is managing roster, lighter schedule with eye on The Game 11.11.2025

Ohio State has done a remarkable job keeping its focus on the task at hand, and it certainly did that last week at Purdue. But the Buckeyes appear to be taking a slightly different approach against overmatched opponents, both with the way it is playing and the management of the roster with the end of the regular season now in sight. Ahead of the weekly press conference with Ryan Day, 10TV’s Adam K...

The Live Show at Roosters: Last look at Ohio State and Purdue, Buckeyes 'problems' that remain 10.11.2025

Welcome back to another fun, casual conversation at Roosters Restaurants on Olentangy River Road in Columbus. This week former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick join The Austin & Birm Show to take a final look at the Buckeyes 34-10 win over Purdue, to start looking ahead to the stretch run of the regular season and to break down which areas there are still concerns about in Colum...

The Beat: Making sense of ‘businesslike’ Buckeyes win at Purdue, focal points for Ohio State 10.11.2025

Ohio State coasted to yet another Big Ten road win on Saturday at Purdue, and at times it felt like a glorified scrimmage at Ross-Ade Stadium given all the roster rotation from Ryan Day. But ultimately all victories count the same for the Buckeyes as they head into a final two-game homestretch before The Game. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks it down as always on a Monday edition of The...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State cruises to comfortable win in 'scrimmage' atmosphere at Purdue 08.11.2025

Ohio State took care of business at Purdue with a 34-10 win over the Boilermakers and after the game The Austin & Birm Show broke down their thoughts about what they saw in West Lafayette before the Buckeyes return home to start preparing for a mid-November primetime showdown with UCLA.

Talking Stuff: Ohio State lands three commitments and Buckeyes could have more good news coming 07.11.2025

Recruiting is ramping up again for Ohio State and the Buckeyes added three commitments over two recruiting classes in the last week but there's a lot more to get accomplished before the December signing period. Who's next? Talking Stuff is breaking down the angles for the Buckeyes as Lettermen Row's Mick Walker joins The Austin & Birm Show for a rapid-fire recruiting updat

The Beat: Ohio State score prediction, Bold Predictions as Buckeyes hit road for game at Purdue 07.11.2025

Max Klare is heading back to Purdue and Ohio State may have no choice but to feed him the football against the Boilermakers. That's one of the Bold Predictions from The Austin & Birm Show as we hit another freaky Friday ahead of game No. 9 for the Buckeyes.

The Beat: Ohio State thoughts on CFP rankings, Buckeyes road trip to Purdue, run game and more 06.11.2025

It's Three Thoughts Thursday on The Beat as The Austin & Birm Show shares thoughts about the Buckeyes road trip to Purdue, Ohio State and its place in the CFP Rankings and more.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State players excited for return to Purdue, Julian Sayin continues elevating 06.11.2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and a handful of key Buckeyes met with the media on Wednesday evening to share some final thoughts of the last day practice before of Purdue week.

The Beat: Ohio State run game, perimeter run defense still in spotlight as Buckyes hit November 05.11.2025

Ohio State is the country's top-ranked team but that doesn't mean there aren't question marks still being sorted out by the Buckeyes as Ryan Day's team heads to November. On the Wednesday edition of The Beat, The Austin & Birm Show is breaking down whether or not those questions are real problems for the Scarlet and Gray heading toward a championship run.

Snap Judgments: Ryan Day, Ohio State keeping feet on pedal pushing for perfection at Purdue 04.11.2025

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day met with the media and following the day's events The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts in the latest episode of Snap Judgments.

The Beat: ‘Boring’ Ohio State narrative misses mark, undervalues Buckeyes growth process 04.11.2025

Ohio State cruised to another Big Ten win on Saturday over Penn State, and it’s yet again favored to dominate this week at Purdue. If there’s any sense of boredom creeping in with the Buckeyes, clearly that doesn’t apply in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as Ryan Day and his program embrace the growth process. Ahead of another press conference with Day, television’s Adam King joins Austin Ward as...

The Live Show at Roosters: Recapping another dominant Ohio State win, Matt Patricia vs Jim Knowles 03.11.2025

It's another fun, casual conversation on The Live Show at Roosters presented by Tansky Powersports and Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems. This week, former Ohio State players Justin Zwick and Bradley Robinson join The Austin & Birm Show—and Roosters Nicole Cox—to talk about the 38-14 win over Penn State among a myriad of other topics involving Buckeyes football. It's always an adventure to talk abo...

The Beat: Ohio State checking every box in national-title race, Heisman Trophy campaigns 03.11.2025

Ohio State sent another undeniable message on Saturday in the Horseshoe as it picked apart Penn State, ramping up the championship conversation and the Heisman Trophy chatter at the same time. The Buckeyes still have plenty of football ahead of them, but they’re building serious momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down that and...

COMMITMENT: Ohio State adds 2027 star Kellen Wymer as Buckeyes beat Notre Dame, Michigan for lineman 02.11.2025

Ohio State has picked up a big commitment from Liberty Center (Ohio) 4-star 2027 lineman Kellen Wymer, who picked the Buckeyes over Notre Dame, Michigan, Indiana and Michigan State among others. Wymer, who was thinking about committing on Monday, wasted no time and instead did so on Sunday. Before he made it public though, he talked with The Austin & Birm Show about his decision and why Ohio State...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State puts throttle down in second half, steamrolls Penn State in Columbus 01.11.2025

Ohio State went into half up three but knocked off Penn State by 24 thanks to another Heisman-worthy effort by quarterback Julian Sayin and his pair of All-American level receivers. Following the game, The Austin & Birm Show shared their first thoughts about the performance with some Snap Judgments from Ohio Stadium.

The Beat: Ohio State, Penn State score prediction, Bold Predictions as damaged Lions hit Columbus 31.10.2025

Ohio State is facing off with Penn State on Saturday in a game that has a bit of an unexpected feel to it thanks to the Nittany Lion's current four-game losing streak. How does The Austin & Birm Show see it all unfolding at Ohio Stadium tomorrow afternoon? That's what we're talking about on today's episode of The Beat.

Talking Stuff: Ohio State 2026 recruiting class could grow bigger than expected, Penn State visitors 30.10.2025

Welcome to Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show as Jeremy Birmingham is joined by Mick Walker of LettermenRow.com to break down all the latest news, notes and rumors around the world of Ohio State football recruiting. Today's show runs down the latest in the 2026 recruiting efforts for the Buckeyes and takes a look at loaded visitors list for the home game against Penn State this Saturday.

The Beat: Ohio State, Penn State turns personal, wondering if it's time for Eddrick Houston and more 30.10.2025

Ohio State and Penn State have played a number of high-intensity games but it's rarely had the personal feel it does this week. That's one of the thoughts on this week's Three Thoughts Thursday from The Beat on The Austin & Birm Show.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State focused on Penn State, avoiding Jim Knowles discussion midweek 29.10.2025

Ohio State captains and head coach Ryan Day met with the media and the Buckeyes worked to try and deflect any conversation about Jim Knowles while acknowledging the challenge presented by the Nittany Lions this weekend.

The Beat: Ohio State young weapons emerging as Buckeyes hit key November stretch run 29.10.2025

Ohio State is finding some new weapons in its football program and there's no better time for the Buckeyes to unleash them than a five-game Big Ten stretch in November. It's The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State, Ryan Day focused on Penn State as Buckeyes find extra motivation 28.10.2025

Ohio State is back to work and Penn State is on deck and that means it's time for the Buckeyes to turn up the heat on the Nittany Lions.

The Beat: Talking Tuesday on Ohio State, Penn State and the Jim Knowles discussion 28.10.2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is back at the podium inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Tuesday and that means The Austin & Birm Show—along with 10TV's Adam King—have questions. It's Talking Tuesday on The Beat.

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