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Austin & Birm
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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The Beat: Ohio State getting championship effort from Sonny Styles, other Buckeyes off-week stocks 17.09.2025 26:47
Ohio State stocks are back on The Austin & Birm Show as Sonny Styles, Nate Roberts and others have elevated the Buckeyes with their early season play.
Snap Judgments: Ohio State coaches embracing versatility, seeking growth on Buckeyes off week 16.09.2025 17:53
Ohio State has a week off but that doesn't mean the Buckeyes coaches are resting on their laurels inside of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Following an off-week press conference, The Austin & Birm Show have some Snap Judgments after listening to Ryan Day, Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia break down the Buckeyes first three weeks of the season.
The Beat: Pressing Ohio State off-week questions for Ryan Day, Buckeyes coordinators 16.09.2025 28:38
The Buckeyes don’t play on Saturday, but there is still plenty of work to be done for the nation’s top-ranked team during the week. Ohio State coach Ryan Day will also still provide updates alongside offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia on Tuesday, which means there were also still questions on the minds of Adam King and Austin Ward. Ahead of the press confe...
The Live Show at Roosters: Analyzing dominant but weird Ohio State win over Ohio ahead of off week 15.09.2025 51:29
It's time for another fun, casual conversation on The Live Show at Roosters, driven by Tansky Powersports. Former Ohio State players Justin Zwick and Zach Boren—along with Roosters restaurants Nicole Cox—join The Austin & Birm Show to talk about the latest Buckeyes win, a dominant but strange 28-point victory over the Ohio University Bobcats. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to...
The Beat: Lessons learned, opportunities ahead as Ohio State wraps up nonconference slate with win 15.09.2025 25:11
Ohio State cruised to another tuneup victory outside of the conference, but there were certainly areas where Ryan Day would have liked to see improvement in the win on Saturday night over Ohio in the Horseshoe. With Big Ten play looming after the first off week, former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren takes a closer look at where the emphasis will be from the coaching staff before heading west to Washi...
Snap Judgments: Ohio State sloppy in comfortable win over Ohio as Buckeyes hit important off week 14.09.2025 23:23
Following a 37-9 win over Ohio, Ohio State will get a week off before heading to Washington for the first road game of the 2025 season. Before the off week begins, The Austin & Birm Show is providing some first thoughts on what went right and what went wrong against the Bobcats on Saturday night. These are Snap Judgments with Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham.
The Beat: Bold Predictions for Ohio State, Ohio sees Buckeyes win big with dominant defense 12.09.2025 29:42
Ohio State takes on Ohio in a primetime matchup on Saturday evening but before the game arrives The Austin & Birm Show are giving their takes on how the Buckeyes and Bobcats battle could play out in the latest episode of Bold Predictions.
Talking Stuff: Ohio State offers Landry Brede, set for weekend's visitors with Ohio game looming 11.09.2025 49:05
Ohio State offered a new 2026 in-state lineman and the offer may signal that the Buckeyes are at the end of their recent attempt to "re-evaluate everyone." On the latest episode of Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show, Jeremy Birmingham and Lettermen Row's Mick Walker talk about that offer and the latest in Ohio State football recruiting news, notes and rumors
The Beat: Ohio State thoughts on Buckeyes running game, defensive line pressure and more 11.09.2025 32:14
There's not a lot of data to this point but Ohio State seems to be ahead of the curve when it comes to the current college football landscape. The Austin & Birm Show are analyzing the things that seem to be going well and the things that seem to still be a struggle in Columbus on the latest Three Things Thursday.
Snap Judgments: Ohio State locked in, ready for Buckeyes primetime date with Ohio Bobcats 11.09.2025 15:40
Ohio State had a number of players and head coach Ryan Day meet with the media on Wednesday night and following the evening's media opportunities, The Austin & Birm Show broke down their thoughts on what they heard and saw on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.
The Beat: Keenan Bailey building elite tight end room, how Bo Jackson fits into Ohio state run game 10.09.2025 31:20
Welcome to another Wednesday on The Beat and The Austin & Birm Show. After a big win over Grambling State, the Buckeyes are trying to figure out where to go next with a handful of players that seemed to have earned a shot at more playing time. Plus, how good is Keenan Bailey's tight end room? It's a Stock Watch on The Beat.
Snap Judgments: Ohio State laser focused on improving, pushing for best version of itself vs Ohio 09.09.2025 14:50
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and following his press conference The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on the day's biggest topics.
The Beat: What Ohio State needs to accomplish, emphasize in final non-B1G matchup with Ohio 09.09.2025 24:55
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will meet with the media on Tuesday afternoon and that means it's time for another edition of Talking Tuesday on The Austin & Birm Show as 10TV's Adam King joins Austin Ward to go over the things they're wondering about ahead of the Buckeyes primetime home game against the Ohio Bobcats. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X...
The Live Show at Roosters: Assessing Ohio State standouts, Buckeyes approach to 70-0 blowout win 08.09.2025 46:27
Welcome to The Live Show at Roosters, driven by Tansky Powersports on The Austin & Birm Show. Following a 70-point win over outmatched Grambling State, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham shared a fun, casual conversation with former Ohio State players Justin Zwick and Bobby Carpenter—as well as Roosters restaurants Nicole Cox—to break down the blowout victory and see where the Buckeyes go next. Rea...
The Beat: Breaking down dominant, thorough tuneup win for Ohio State with Zach Boren 08.09.2025 23:38
Ohio State made the most of the opportunity to get more live-action work in Week Two, even if Grambling was never going to give the nation’s top-ranked team much of a test in the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes built depth, expanded the passing attack and again flexed a dynamic defense in a shutout, blowout victory. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren kicks off the week on The Beat by breaking it all dow...
Snap Judgments: Ohio State handles its business, shuts out outmatched Grambling State 07.09.2025 20:39
Ohio State did everything it wanted to do against an outgunned but game Grambling State team at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. The Buckeyes, led by Julian Sayin and a near flawless first half, blew out the Tigers 70-0. Following the game, The Austin & Birm Show shared some Snap Judgments about what they saw inside the stadium.
The Beat: Bold Predictions for Ohio State, Grambling has a very freshman feel as Buckeyes push depth 05.09.2025 34:58
Ohio State is back to work on Saturday taking on Grambling in a game that will very likely provide a great opportunity for some young, unproven Buckeyes to get their first real taste of in-game college action. That's why this week's episode of Bold Predictions on The Austin & Birm Show is chock-full of freshman expectations.
Talking Stuff: Reviewing Ohio State recruiting visitors, what to expect in 2026 class finish, 2027 RB priorities 04.09.2025 1:00:57
Ohio State hosted one of the biggest recruiting weekends in program history and on the latest episode of Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show, Jeremy Birmingham—joined by Lettermen Row's Mick Walker—is breaking down the key visitors from last weekend. The guys are also talking about the Buckeyes 2026 recruiting approach and how they could see this cycle finish as Ohio State continues its re-e...
The Beat: Three thoughts on Ohio State football as Buckeyes look to keep intensity ahead of week two 04.09.2025 25:37
Ohio State has a tune up game against Grambling State and the Buckeyes are looking to avoid an emotional letdown in week two. The Austin & Birm Show is breaking down a few things ahead of that game, including what areas are most important for improvement after the season opener.
Snap Judgments: Ohio State seeks to maintain edge, get better against Grambling State 03.09.2025 15:55
Wednesday night at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center featured Ryan Day, Tim Walton and a host of Ohio State players meeting with the media ahead of the Buckeyes second game of the season against Grambling State. Following the night's media opportunity, The Austin & Birm Show provided some Snap Judgments on what they heard and saw.
The Beat: Ohio State secondary earns stripes against Texas, Buckeyes find what they needed at QB 03.09.2025 27:34
Ohio State didn't rotate much in the secondary but it turns out the Buckeyes didn't need to because Jaylen McClain and Lorenzo Styles have become indispensable to the defense of new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. It's Wednesday and it's another Stock Watch on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show.
The Live Show at Roosters: Examining Ohio State win over Texas as Buckeyes ready to turn page 02.09.2025 55:03
It's time for a fun, casual conversation at Roosters on Henderson Road in Columbus as The Live Show at Roosters, presented by Tansky Powersports, returns with a lot of of big game to talk about. Former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick, along with Roosters Nicole Cox, join The Austin & Birm Show to break down the Texas battle and where things go from here for the B...
Snap Judgments: Ohio State, Ryan Day ready to get back to work as Buckeyes put Texas in rearview 02.09.2025 13:37
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday for his weekly press conference and following the day's festivities, The Austin & Birm Show are sharing Snap Judgments on what the Buckeyes leader had to say coming off the big win over Texas. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
The Beat: Questions for Ryan Day, Ohio State after massive season-opening win over top-ranked Texas 02.09.2025 26:17
Ohio State is 1-0 and the Buckeyes are turning their attention to Grambling State after a big season-opening win over top-ranked Texas. Tuesday, Ryan Day will hold his weekly press conference and as we do every week on The Austin & Birm Show, Talking Tuesday is all about the biggest questions that Austin Ward and 10TV's Adam King are thinking about asking the Ohio State head coach. CONNECT Website...
The Beat: Analyzing hard-fought, tone-setting win for Ohio State over Texas in season opener 01.09.2025 26:56
The Buckeyes sent a clear message that the reigning national champions aren’t going away after knocking off Texas again. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren is back for another season breaking it all down with Austin Ward on The Beat, and the guys covered all angles from the 14-7 victory over the Longhorns and what it means moving forward for the program.
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