The Beat: Talking Tuesday and what we want to ask Ohio State players
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.
Jun 17, 2025•24 min
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, Big Ten scheduling needs and conflicts in playoff era, Buckeyes land 2028 commitment
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.
Jun 16, 2025•27 min
The Beat: Ohio State, Ross Bjork beginning to throw weight around, previewing recruiting weekend
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.
Jun 13, 2025•23 min
Snap Judgments: Ohio State will lead from the front as Buckeyes, college football enter new era
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: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www...
Jun 12, 2025•15 min
The Beat: Three Thoughts on Ohio State and NIL, facilities upgrades and more
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.
Jun 12, 2025•22 min
The Beat: Malik Hartford, Bryson Rodgers among Ohio State players not being talked about enough
With just about six weeks until Ohio State kicks off its national title defense, The Austin & Birm Show are trying to put the spotlight on a few players they think aren't being talked about enough.
Jun 11, 2025•20 min
The Beat: Talking Tuesday as Ross Bjork leads Ohio State into new NIL era
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.
Jun 10, 2025•28 min
Snap Judgments: Ohio State regrowing Glenville pipeline, news from Buckeyes one-day camp
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.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/
Jun 09, 2025•18 min
The Beat: Analyzing Ohio State coaching staff Ryan Day realigns after first national championship
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/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/
Jun 09, 2025•36 min
Talking Stuff: Favour Akih talks Ohio State commitment following Buckeyes official visit
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.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/
Jun 08, 2025•15 min
The Beat: Ohio State turns to deep, talented interior offensive line to lead Buckeyes offense
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.
Jun 06, 2025•26 min
Snap Judgments: Ohio State roster impressions, key recruiting thoughts as one-day camps begin
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.instagram.com/971thefan/
Jun 05, 2025•19 min
The Beat: Ohio State thoughts on recruiting camps, scheduling and stadium changes
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.
Jun 05, 2025•29 min
The Beat: Tyler Bowen tasked with replacing talent, depth at offensive tackle in year one with Buckeyes
Ohio State lost four offensive tackles this past offseason and that leaves an interesting year one coming for new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.
Jun 04, 2025•25 min
The Beat: Talking Tuesday with Adam King takes a look at the next era for Ryan Day
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?
Jun 03, 2025•21 min
Talking Stuff: Ohio State commit Jordan Thomas is confident, ready to represent Buckeyes defense
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/
Jun 02, 2025•21 min
The Beat: Sonny Styles leads Ohio State as James Laurinaitis revamps Buckeyes linebackers room
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Jun 02, 2025•31 min
The Beat: Ohio State recruiting hitting official visit season, three kick times announced
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.
May 30, 2025•45 min
The Beat: EA Sports puts Ohio State in spotlight as Buckeyes take over college football
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.
May 29, 2025•31 min
The Beat: Kenyatta Jackson, Caden Curry and CJ Hicks must step up at defensive end for Ohio State
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.
May 28, 2025•23 min
The Beat: Legendary Larry Johnson has to get most of out of Ohio State defensive tackles in 2025
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.
May 27, 2025•27 min
The Beat: Replacing key Ohio State departures, Texas turns down night game opportunity
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.
May 23, 2025•35 min
The Beat: Jermaine Mathews leads deep, talented group of Ohio State cornerbacks
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.
May 22, 2025•27 min
The Beat: Ohio State signee Jordyn Woods on his path to Columbus, Buckeyes add transfer quarterback
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.
May 20, 2025•29 min
The Beat: Ohio State cornerbacks, Sonny Styles Block 'O' chances and more
10TV's Adam King joins Austin Ward to break down a few offseason items that we're confident will come true about the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes.
May 20, 2025•24 min
The Beat: Jeremiah Smith has plenty of help as Ohio State returns country's best receivers room
Ohio State has a superstar among superstars with Jeremiah Smith but the Buckeyes have a host of talented receivers behind him and at the disposal of offensive coordinator Brian Hartline.
May 19, 2025•35 min
The Beat: Keenan Bailey, Ohio State may have country's most talented tight end room
Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham continue to break down the Ohio State roster position-by-position with an in-depth look at the Buckeyes tight ends, a deep and talented position held together by young tight ends coach Keenan Bailey.
May 16, 2025•24 min
The Beat: Three Thoughts Thursday on biggest Ohio State game of 2025, atmosphere and more
Ohio State has only a few marquee games at home this season and that means Fox and Big Noon Kick-Off is going to do everything it can to feature the Buckeyes on its afternoon slate.
May 15, 2025•34 min
The Beat: Caleb Downs is one of the faces of college football and ready to lead Ohio State safety room
Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham break down the Buckeyes safety room with Caleb Downs and rising-star Matt Guerrieri leading the way for Ohio State.
May 14, 2025•30 min
The Beat: Ohio State offseason questions about defensive line, Buckeyes vs. Texas and more
The offseason is always wild for Ohio State and on the latest edition of THE Beat, Austin Ward is joined by 10TV sports anchor Adam King to talk about what's going on around Buckeyes football.
May 13, 2025•25 min
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