THE Podcast: Ohio State Football News

Ohio State legend James Laurinaitis is coming back to the Buckeyes as a graduate assistant to help the linebackers in Columbus. What led to the move? Why is Laurinaitis a good fit? That's just one of many -- many -- topics that THE Podcast is talking about on this week's Live Show from Roosters on Olentangy River Road. Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are joined by former Ohio State lin...

THE Podcast Daily is back for Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 and today Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham are talking about Ohio State's addition of James Laurinaitis as a graduate assistant in charge of linebacker play for Jim Knowles. How will Laurinaitis impact the Buckeyes? 

On the second episode of Dream Chaser, former Ohio State cornerback Cam Brown begins his work for the NFL Draft with workouts designed to improve his flexibility, his already blistering 40-yard dash and -- perhaps more importantly -- his focus ahead of the most important job interview in his life. Want more of Austin, Bill and Birm? Head to www.ohiostate.rivals.com and join them in the Horseshoe L...

The offseason is a challenge for everyone but we're making the most of it here at THE Podcast. On THE Podcast Daily for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham are taking subscriber questions from the message board at OhioState. Rivals.com and talking about the topics of note from Dotting the 'Eyes readers.

After dropping another Big Ten road game on Tuesday night at Illinois to drop three games under .500 in the Big Ten, THE Podcast Daily is taking stock of the Ohio State basketball program and coach Chris Holtmann as the Buckeyes search for answers. This is THE Podcast Daily for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 with Austin Ward and Bill Landis.

Ohio State is going to have a quarterback battle like it hasn't had since the spring of 2018. How do the personalities and physical styles of Kyle McCord and Devin Brown stack up and how do their strengths impact the ultimate decision of Ryan Day and Corey Dennis? THE Podcast Daily is beginning their look at the Buckeyes roster with the game's most important position.  It's Wednesda...

With Ohio State back to the grind in the weight room, THE Podcast Daily with Bill Landis and Austin Wards takes a closer look at a handful of Buckeyes who could make big leaps during offseason workouts and parlay that into key roles moving forward. This is THE Podcast Daily for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.

Ohio State added a couple of depth pieces to its roster in the last week and welcomed back Josh Proctor who has decided, somewhat surprisingly, to return for a sixth-year in Columbus. How do those additions help shape the Buckeyes offseason? What other items are still needing to be sorted out before Ohio State kicks off spring football in late February? THE Podcast is back at Roosters on Olentangy...

THE Podcast Daily was in Miami for the Battle 7v7 tournament on Saturday and the event was eye-opening for a number of reasons. Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham break down some of the key takeaways from the event on THE Podcast Daily for Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Cam Brown was a  four-star prospect from St. Louis (Mo.) when he arrived at Ohio State in the summer of 2018. Now, after five years in the Buckeyes program, Brown is beginning the next steps of his football career and embarking on a journey that he hopes will lead to the NFL Draft. He's chronicling his path to the NFL with THE Podcast in the first edition of Dream Chaser: Path to the NFL Draf...

Ohio State captain Kamryn Babb joins THE Podcast Daily for a  Freaky Friday interview with Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham. Plus, Austin spends time talking with the Buckeyes swimming and diving team ahead of a big weekend showdown against their rivals.

Ohio State added another piece from the transfer portal on Wednesday as offensive lineman Vic Cutler announced he's heading to Columbus. Cutler, a three-year starter at Louisiana-Monroe, joined THE Podcast Daily to talk about his process with Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham. This is THE Podcast Daily for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

In-state 2024 running back Sam Williams-Dixon picked up an offer from Ohio State last week. Where does the West Holmes (Millersberg) standout see his recruitment going from here? He joined Jeremy Birmingham for an in-person edition of Birminology.

THE Podcast Daily is back with a full roster and today Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham are talking about the latest moves that Ohio State made on  its roster as the Buckeyes added a new quarterback and saw the departure of one Kamryn Babb, one of the team's most inspirational players. This is THE Podcast Daily for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.

With the NFL Draft deadline having come and gone, THE Podcast takes a closer look at the decisions made at Ohio State so far along with a couple developments in the transfer portal as Bill Landis returns to The Daily along with Austin Ward. This is THE Podcast Daily for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Ohio State has a number of key adjustments to deal with this offseason, including CJ Stroud's departure, but the Buckeyes also have a few key pieces returning for the 2023 season. What were the most impactful NFL decisions? How is the adjustment period going for new Buckeyes players in their first week on campus? How good are these Mac and Cheese Bites?  THE Podcast is back at Roosters on Ole...

There's no way that C.J. Stroud would return to Ohio State for a fourth season, right? Even if it's assumed he'll leave for the NFL, what's caused the delay in his annoucement? That's what THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are talking about on THE Podcast Daily for Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

Ohio State has officially named receivers coach Brian Hartline its new offensive coordinator. What does the move mean for the Buckeyes, Ryan Day and Hartline himself? THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are breaking that down on the latest edition of Snap Judgments.

Now a former Ohio State starter, long-snapper Bradley Robinson joined THE Podcast Daily for a wide-ranging conversation with Austin Ward about his career, the next steps after graduating and the pain of watching the Peach Bowl. This is THE Podcast Daily for Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

Ohio State got big news on Thursday as second team All-American linebacker Tommy Eichenberg announced his plans to return for a fifth year with the Buckeyes. THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are breaking down what his decision means for Ohio State heading into 2023.

Ohio State has had a ton of news around its offensive line this week and Wednesday brought more of it as two key cogs of the Buckeyes line made decisions about their future. THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are breaking down what it all means for the Ohio State on the Jan. 12, 2023 episode of THE Podcast Daily.

It's time to turn the page to the 2024 recruiting class and that's what THE Podcast's Jeremy Birmingham and Andrew Ellis are talking about on THE Podcast Daily for Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. What positions will matter the most for the next twelve months? 

Ohio State got good news on Monday as a pair of talented offensive weapons announced their return for the 2023 season. How do Cade Stover and Xavier Johnson impact the Buckeyes offseason and their plans for the 2023 campaign? THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are talked about that and more on THE Podcast Daily for Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.

The season is over for Ohio State but the intrigue around the Buckeyes doesn't ever stop. With just a week until players have to make their NFL draft decisions, where do things stand with a number of key Ohio State standouts? This is THE Podcast Daily for Monday, Jan. 9, 2022 and that is the topic being addressed by Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham.

Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren is still not over the loss for his alma mater in the Peach Bowl against Georgia, and it brought back familiar feelings for the Buckeyes who have suffered some high-profile heartbreak in the playoffs.  Boren and Austin Ward compared the latest loss to the Fiesta Bowl defeat to Clemson, questioned the targeting overturn and looked at the defensive breakdowns on T...