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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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Snap Judgments: Ohio State recruiting camp highlights, official visit recap and intrigue 17.06.2025 20:58
Ohio State finished up its one-day camp circuit on Tuesday and following the day's workouts, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham broke down their thoughts on some of the bigger names in attendance as well as some insight gained from the official visitors who were in town over the June 13 weekend.
The Beat: Talking Tuesday and what we want to ask Ohio State players 17.06.2025 24:18
Austin Ward and Adam King have some thoughts on their minds and some questions they're hoping to get answered by Ohio State stars soon.
The Beat: Ohio State, Big Ten scheduling needs and conflicts in playoff era, Buckeyes land 2028 commitment 16.06.2025 27:29
Happy Monday from The Austin & Birm Show and welcome to The Beat. On today's episode, the guys break down their thoughts on the best practices for Ohio State football scheduling and discuss the first 2028 commitment for Ryan Day's program.
The Beat: Ohio State, Ross Bjork beginning to throw weight around, previewing recruiting weekend 13.06.2025 23:20
Ohio State is finally throwing its weight around a little bit as Austin & Birm continue breaking down the recent Ross Bjork press conference plus a look ahead at another double-digit visitor recruiting weekend.
Snap Judgments: Ohio State will lead from the front as Buckeyes, college football enter new era 12.06.2025 14:55
Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spent more than an hour talking about the everchanging landscape of college football with the Buckeyes media. Following the press conference, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham of The Austin & Birm Show shared their first thoughts on the day's conversation. CONNECT Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: http...
The Beat: Three Thoughts on Ohio State and NIL, facilities upgrades and more 12.06.2025 22:12
On the latest episode of The Beat on The Austin & Birm Show, the guys talk about the changes coming to NIL and how it will impact Ohio State as well as the needs to make changes to some Buckeyes athletic facilities.
The Beat: Malik Hartford, Bryson Rodgers among Ohio State players not being talked about enough 11.06.2025 19:34
With just about six weeks until Ohio State kicks off its national title defense, The Austin & Birm Show is trying to put the spotlight on a few players they think aren't being talked about enough.
The Beat: Talking Tuesday as Ross Bjork leads Ohio State into new NIL era 10.06.2025 27:52
Ohio State is well positioned as the new NIL era begins on July 1st. That's one of the primary discussions on the Talking Tuesday edition of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show.
Snap Judgments: Ohio State regrowing Glenville pipeline, news from Buckeyes one-day camp 09.06.2025 17:42
Ohio State had its coaching staff back to action for another key recruiting camp and a host of top-ranked players were once again back on the practice fields of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. This is Snap Judgments on The Austin & Birm Show. CONNECT Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.ti...
The Beat: Analyzing Ohio State coaching staff Ryan Day realigns after first national championship 09.06.2025 35:52
Ryan Day had to make some unexpected changes to his coaching staff but there's no reason to expect a drop off as Ohio State turns to young, hungry and motivated assistants to keep the program moving in a championship direction. CONNECT Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1th...
Talking Stuff: Favour Akih talks Ohio State commitment following Buckeyes official visit 08.06.2025 15:05
Four-star running back Favour Akih, a standout at Rutherford B. Hayes High School in nearby Delaware, Ohio, has committed to Ohio State. He joined the Austin & Birm Show to talk about his decision on the latest edition of Talking Stuff. CONNECT Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...
The Beat: Ohio State turns to deep, talented interior offensive line to lead Buckeyes offense 06.06.2025 25:53
There are questions at tackle but the interior of the Ohio State offensive line has plenty of options that have experience and talent for first-year offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.
Snap Judgments: Ohio State roster impressions, key recruiting thoughts as one-day camps begin 05.06.2025 18:39
Ohio State football is back at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for a one-day recruiting camp and Austin & Birm are there to talk about what they heard and saw on the latest edition of Snap Judgments. CONNECT Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www....
The Beat: Ohio State thoughts on recruiting camps, scheduling and stadium changes 05.06.2025 29:22
Welcome to The Beat on the Austin & Birm Show and another Three Thoughts Thursday with Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham. Today the guys are talking recruiting camps, scheduling bad opponents and changes coming to Ohio Stadium in 2026.
The Beat: Tyler Bowen tasked with replacing talent, depth at offensive tackle in year one with Buckeyes 04.06.2025 24:31
Ohio State lost four offensive tackles this past offseason and that leaves an interesting year one coming for new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.
The Beat: Talking Tuesday with Adam King takes a look at the next era for Ryan Day 03.06.2025 20:44
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is breathing a lot easier these days thanks to a national title run for the ages. What will the new "relaxed" iteration of the Buckeyes head coach look like?
Talking Stuff: Ohio State commit Jordan Thomas is confident, ready to represent Buckeyes defense 02.06.2025 20:53
Ohio State commitment Jordan Thomas joins The Austin & Birm to talk about his recruitment, his connection with the Buckeyes and more in the latest episode of Talking Stuff. CONNECT Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/
The Beat: Sonny Styles leads Ohio State as James Laurinaitis revamps Buckeyes linebackers room 02.06.2025 31:21
Ohio State has a long and proud tradition at linebacker and the room, led by Sonny Styles, has come a long way toward meeting the legacy under the direction of second-year linebackers coach James Laurinaitis.
The Beat: Ohio State recruiting hitting official visit season, three kick times announced 30.05.2025 44:51
It's official visit season for Ryan Day and the Ohio State recruiting staff and there are 11 visitors heading to town this weekend for the Buckeyes. Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are breaking down the key storylines heading into a pivotal recruiting period for Ohio State.
The Beat: EA Sports puts Ohio State in spotlight as Buckeyes take over college football 29.05.2025 31:21
Ohio State is more powerful than ever as a brand but are the Buckeyes finally cool again? Welcome to Three Thoughts Thursday on The Beat with Austin & Birm.
The Beat: Kenyatta Jackson, Caden Curry and CJ Hicks must step up at defensive end for Ohio State 28.05.2025 23:20
Three players who've waited three years for a chance to make an impact at Ohio State must step if the Buckeyes defense wants to get anywhere near its 2024 success.
The Beat: Legendary Larry Johnson has to get most of out of Ohio State defensive tackles in 2025 27.05.2025 27:04
After a second national title with Ohio State, Larry Johnson may have his most daunting coaching task yet with the Buckeyes: replacing Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton in the middle of the Silver Bullets defense.
The Beat: Replacing key Ohio State departures, Texas turns down night game opportunity 23.05.2025 35:11
On the latest Freaky Friday edition of The Beat, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham talk about Texas saying no to a night game at Ohio State, the hardest Buckeyes to replace and the right way to enjoy a Memorial Day cookout.
The Beat: Jermaine Mathews leads deep, talented group of Ohio State cornerbacks 22.05.2025 26:57
Ohio State calls itself BIA for a reason and Jermaine Mathews, Davison Igbinosun and company are set to lead the Buckeyes defense from the cornerback position in 2025.
The Beat: Ohio State signee Jordyn Woods on his path to Columbus, Buckeyes add transfer quarterback 20.05.2025 29:04
Ohio State 2025 signee Jordyn Woods joins The Beat to talk about his path to the Buckeyes. Plus, Ohio State adds a fourth quarterback to its roster from the transfer portal.
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