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Austin & Birm

97.1 The Fanwww.971thefan.com
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: Bold Predictions, score predictions as Ohio State returns to Big Ten title game

Ohio State and Indiana are matched up in a game that will determine the Big Ten champ, the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff and potentially even the Heisman Trophy as the Buckeyes return to Indianapolis for a title tilt for the first time since 2020. How will Ohio State knock off the Hoosiers? The Austin & Birm Show are breaking it down with some Bold Predictions and they're joined by television's Adam King for the festivities.

Dec 05, 202525 min

The Beat: Ohio State staff discussion as Buckeyes weigh Brian Hartline departure, new hire needs

Ohio State needs a new offensive coordinator and a new receivers coach with the upcoming departure so what have the last few years of staff moves taught The Austin & Birm Show about Ryan Day's approach to bringing in new coaches? That's one of the main areas of discussion on a Freaky Friday Mailbag Edition of The Beat. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call t...

Dec 05, 202541 min

The Beat: Ohio State, Indiana matchup still matters in major way as Buckeyes deal with staff change

Ohio State and Indiana are playing for the Big Ten title on Saturday and that will happen with staff changes looming for the Buckeyes after Wednesday's news that Brian Hartline would be leaving to become the head coach at South Florida. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Waterworks is a proud sp...

Dec 04, 202523 min

The Beat: Evaluating stakes, approach for Ohio State heading into Big Ten title clash with Indiana

The Buckeyes are in the midst of a full-scale push for hardware, and they already claimed the first pieces last weekend with a dominant win over Michigan. But even with a first-round playoff bye likely secured, Ohio State is still putting a heavy emphasis on beating Indiana on Saturday in the Big Ten championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. With an eye ahead on a busy week for the Buckeyes, Television’s Adam King joined Austin Ward for a Talking Tuesday before Ryan Day chats with the media.

Dec 02, 202525 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Analyzing Ohio State beatdown of Michigan in Ann Arbor

It's time for another fun, casual conversation about the latest Ohio State victory at Roosters Restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus. Former Buckeyes players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick, along with Roosters Nicole Cox, join The Austin & Birm Show to break down the thoughts and takeaways from Ohio State's buttkicking of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dirt bikes, golf carts...

Dec 01, 202553 min

The Beat: Ohio State toughness, dominance undeniable in dominant rivalry win over Michigan

Ohio State went into the Big House and flexed the strength of its program in a culture-validating victory over rival Michigan. The Buckeyes ended the losing streak in The Game, clinched a spot in the Big Ten championship and sent a message to the rest of the country in the process. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren breaks down what it all means with his weekly conversation with Austin Ward on The Beat.

Dec 01, 202526 min

The Beat: How evolution of Ryan Day impacts Ohio State preparation, game plan for The Game

There is a national championship on the resumé now, which certainly can alleviate some of the pressure for Ryan Day. But the Ohio State coach quite obviously wants to end the losing streak in The Game, and he’s made a few chances to the routine this year to potentially lead up to a different outcome on Saturday. Day will be at the podium at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to address that and more ahead of the trip to the Big House, and Television’s Adam King chats with Austin Ward to get ready o...

Nov 25, 202525 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Rutgers in rear view, analyzing Ohio State approach to The Game

It's Monday and it's THE Game Week as The Austin & Birm Show returns for another fun, casual conversation about the Buckeyes as Ohio State puts Rutgers in the rearview and turns all its focus to the Michigan Wolverines. Former Buckeyes players Bobby Carpenter and Bradley Robinson join Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham—and Roosters Nicole Cox—to take the first look at what's shaping up to be another classic in Ann Arbor. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tansk...

Nov 24, 202550 min

The Beat: Intensity, stakes increasing as dominant Ohio State wraps up ‘preseason’ before The Game

The main event has finally arrived for Ohio State. After maintaining focus once more against an overmatched opponent on Saturday by pasting Rutgers in the Horseshoe, the Buckeyes can dial up the urgency for The Game and another high-stakes rivalry showdown. With an eye ahead on the Big House more than a look back at the win over Rutgers, former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down the latest developments for the Buckeyes with his weekly appearance on The Beat.

Nov 24, 202528 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State injuries receive no update, Buckeyes seniors talk with media

It's another Wednesday night at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as the Buckeyes prepare for their final home game of the season against Rutgers. Ryan Day and a handful of Ohio State seniors met with the media to break down their thoughts about those topics—and of course Day was asked about key injuries—and following the evening's availability The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on Snap Judgments.

Nov 20, 202516 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State injuries in focus as Buckeyes keep eyes on Senior Day, Rutgers game

Ohio State is still not going to talk about injuries and that's Ryan Day's approach so instead the Buckeyes are focusing on beating Rutgers and getting to Indianapolis according to their head coach. Following his Tuesday morning press conference, The Austin & Birm Show shared its thoughts on the approach and how Day has kept his team dialed into the bigger picture.

Nov 18, 202514 min

The Beat: How Ohio State will manage prep, reps in last home matchup with The Game in sight

Ohio State has been steadfast in its routine all season and treats every opponent the same, so from that perspective it might be hard to imagine anything different on Saturday in the home finale against Rutgers. But The Game is looming, so might Buckeyes coach Ryan Day tweak anything in the week before heading to the Big House? Television’s Adam King of 10TV joins Austin Ward as always for a Talking Tuesday on The Beat ahead of the weekly press conference in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Nov 18, 202531 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State handles UCLA, Buckeyes injury talk highlights Rutgers week

Ohio State steamrolled UCLA and is likely to do the same thing to Rutgers with the Scarlet Knights coming to town for senior day in Columbus on tap. What do the Buckeyes need to accomplish against Rutgers to prepare for the final regular season game in Ann Arbor. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dirt bikes, golf carts, and more. Whether you are looking for speed, power, or versatility, Tansky powersports has somet...

Nov 17, 202552 min

The Beat: How Ohio State is dominating opponents, complacency so consistently

Ohio State won without stress yet again on Saturday night in the Horseshoe, refusing to overlook an overmatched UCLA while still balancing reps for a roster working through injuries. The Buckeyes have stayed locked in during their perfect run into the last two weeks of the regular season, and that deserves more appreciation nationally. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren breaks it down as always on Monday with Austin Ward on The Beat.

Nov 17, 202528 min
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