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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 Beat: How Ryan Day is evolving at Ohio State, evaluating Buckeyes test at Illinois 07.10.2025

Ohio State is heading back on the road in the Big Ten, but first it has to get back on the practice field at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The Buckeyes have a trip to tough, physical Illinois on deck, and coach Ryan Day will preview the matchup during his weekly press conference. As always, The Beat gets set for Talking Tuesday with Adam King chatting with Austin Ward about the pressing topics...

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State shows impressive versatility in dominance over Minnesota 06.10.2025

It's time for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters restaurant in Columbus as The Austin & Birm Show links up with former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick—along with Nicole Cox of Roosters—to break down the latest Buckeyes victory, a dominant 42-3 win over Minnesota.

The Beat: Ohio State showcasing elite potential, unleashing dominance in all three phases 06.10.2025

Ohio State crushed Minnesota on Saturday night in the Horseshoe with relative ease, sending a potentially terrifying message to the rest of the Big Ten as it ramps up its national-title defense. The Buckeyes showcased a dynamic passing attack, another stifling defensive performance and even made some notable plays on special teams to stay unbeaten with a 42-3 win over the Gophers. Former Ohio Stat...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State rolls Minnesota as Ryan Day looks to keep Buckeyes playing with edge 05.10.2025

After a 39-point home win over Minnesota, The Austin & Birm Show are back with some Snap Judgments from the field at Ohio Stadium including thoughts on an unusually fired up Ryan Day in his postgame press conference.

The Beat: Bold Predictions for Ohio State, Minnesota game as Buckeyes look to handle Gophers 03.10.2025

Ohio State has not lost to Minnesota since 2000 and with a homecoming, primetime game against the Gophers on Saturday there's another chance to extend that streaking coming to Ohio Stadium. On The Austin & Birm Show, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are providing a score prediction as well as some BOLD predictions for how they believe this matchup with Minnesota could play out.

Talking Stuff: Ohio State fight to land Jalen Brewster, concerns with commits and recruiting stuff 02.10.2025

Ohio State is making a major swing to land five-star 2027 defensive tackle Jalen Brewster and we'll see if that effort produces results when he commits on Saturday night. That's one of the primary topics discussed by Jeremy Birmingham and Mick Walker from Lettermen Row in the latest episode of Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show.

The Beat: Three thoughts on Ohio State, Minnesota as Buckeyes return home for only time in October 02.10.2025

Ohio State has just one home game in October and that means there will be a lot of folks clamoring to see the Buckeyes at home on Saturday night against Minnesota. The Austin & Birm Show are breaking down some thoughts about that game and more on the latest episode of The Beat.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State ready for Minnesota challenge as Buckeyes return for homecoming 02.10.2025

Ryan Day and a handful of Ohio State players met with the media Wednesday night with three days left before the Buckeyes homecoming game against Minnesota. Following the evening's conversation, Austin Ward—joined by Lettermen Row's Spencer Holbrook—break down what they heard and saw on the latest episode of Snap Judgments from The Austin & Birm Show.

The Beat: Ohio State quiet leaders paired with rising stars proving to be effective for Buckeyes 01.10.2025

Ohio State has so many stars its hard to give them all praise but the Buckeyes quiet leaders—guys like Sonny Styles and Austin Siereveld—aren't getting nearly enough attention. It's time to give them some on the latest Stock Watch from The Austin & Birm Show.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State, Ryan Day focused on efficiency, chasing perfection heading into October 30.09.2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Buckeyes win at Washington and to previewing the next tilt against Minnesota. The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on the conversation in the latest episode of Snap Judgments from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

The Beat: Ohio State riding dominant defense, looking to expand offense heading into B1G October 30.09.2025

The Buckeyes answered a road test to open the Big Ten schedule, and now they’re returning to the Horseshoe to host Minnesota on Homecoming. Before Ohio State gets back on the practice field after beating Washington, coach Ryan Day will meet with the media for an update at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center — which means it’s time for questions from Adam King on Talking Tuesday with Austin Ward.

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State handles business at Washington, Buckeyes ready for homecoming 29.09.2025

Ohio State had a lot of doubters before its first road game of 2025 but the Buckeyes seemed to answer most of those questions in their 24-6 win at Washington. Former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick join The Austin & Birm Show—and Roosters Nicole Cox—for a fun, casual conversation about the game versus the Huskies and what's next for the Scarlet and Gray. Ready for your next adv...

The Beat: Ohio State shows championship mettle, toughness in impressive road win at Washington 29.09.2025

Ohio State got the kind of test it was expecting on Saturday in its Big Ten opener and road debut at Washington. But the Buckeyes passed it with an utterly dominant defensive performance, continued leadership at quarterback from Julian Sayin and toughness on both sides of the football. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren breaks it all down with Austin Ward to kick off the week as Ohio State now tur...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State defensive line erupts for career bests as Buckeyes outlast Washington 28.09.2025

Ohio State started slow but the Buckeyes defense eliminated any chance of a Washington upset thanks to career-defining games for Caden Curry, Kayden McDonald and Kenyatta Jackson. Following the 24-6 win over Washington, The Austin & Birm Show shared snap judgments from the big win in Seattle.

The Beat: Ohio State bold predictions thinks Buckeyes stars will need to shine to knock off Huskies 26.09.2025

Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith shine bright most weeks but for the Buckeyes to handle business at Washington, that duo will need to stand out even more for Ohio State this weekend. Welcome to Bold Predictions on The Austin & Birm Show as we prognosticate ahead of the Buckeyes 2025 Big Ten opener.

Talking Stuff: Evaluating new 2026 offers as Ohio State staff hits road, 2027 receiver board talk 25.09.2025

Ohio State coaches spent time on the road last week and offered a handful of new 2026 prospects that Buckeyes fans need to know, including Massillon (Ohio) Washington standout linebacker Ja'Dyn Williams, who is committed to Indiana. Jeremy Birmingham is joined by Mick Walker of Lettermen Row to talk about those new offers and other recruiting stuff on Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show.

The Beat: Ohio State thoughts, key numbers ahead of interesting first travel test of 2025 season 25.09.2025

Ohio State football is on the road for the first time this season and The Austin & Birm Show is breaking down some of the key numbers and thoughts ahead of the big travel test at Washington.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State dialed in, ready for real test from Washington on the road 25.09.2025

Ryan Day and his Buckeyes met with the media on Wednesday night and following the press availability in Columbus, The Austin & Birm Show provided some Snap Judgments about the things they heard and saw at Ohio State.

The Beat: Ohio State needs Kenyatta Jackson, more key players to step as Buckeyes step into B1G play 24.09.2025

Ohio State kicks off Big Ten play with a tough road trip to Washington and if the Buckeyes hope to come out of their next four games unscathed there will need to be a major step up from a handful of players, including Kenyatta Jackson and Eddrick Houston.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State, Ryan Day on high alert as 'battle' against Washington approaches 23.09.2025

Ohio State is heading to Washington for its first time on the road in 2025 and Ryan Day is preparing for a 'battle' against the Huskies. Following his Tuesday press conference, The Austin & Birm Show are giving a few Snap Judgments from the day's conversations.

The Beat: Pressing questions for Ohio State, Ryan Day as Buckeyes get ready for first road test 23.09.2025

Ohio State hits the road for the first time in 2025 and just days before the game at Washington, Ryan Day will meet with the media to discuss his team's off week and its preparation for the unique challenge presented by the Washington Huskies. And with that game on deck, The Austin & Birm Show has questions about how the Buckeyes are getting ready for the road on the latest Talking Tuesday.

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State off week sheds light on Washington test as Buckeyes hit road 22.09.2025

It's time for another fun, casual conversation at great food at Roosters Restaurants and The Live Show, powered by Tansky Powersports. Former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick join The Austin & Birm Show to talk about the Buckeyes upcoming tilt at Washington and how Ryan Day is preparing his team for the first road test of the 2025 season. Ready for your next adven...

The Beat: Ohio State schedule looks different after interesting Big Ten football weekend 22.09.2025

After a weekend off, Ohio State may be looking at its upcoming schedule in a little bit of a different way thanks to some surprising performances and outcomes around the Big Ten. And this weekend's trip to Washington may be a bit tougher than originally anticipated.

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag talks special teams, Matt Patricia's future and more Buckeyes football 19.09.2025

Ohio State has an off-week but the curiosity about the 2025 Buckeyes never takes a break and The Austin & Birm Show are opening up the mailbag for a Freaky Friday edition of The Beat. Want your question answered for the next one? Email us at TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com and let us know what's on your mind.

The Beat: Ohio State offensive, defensive MVP through Buckeyes first three games of 2025 season 18.09.2025

It's Thursday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show and that means its time for Three Thoughts on Ohio State football. Today we're talking about the Buckeyes team MVPs through the first three weeks of the 2025 season, a task that was more difficult than initially imagined.

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