
Austin & Birm
Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are trusted insiders covering Ohio State athletics. They provide unmatched access and perspective from inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to the Horseshoe and beyond. The show focuses on everything happening in Buckeye Nation, keeping fans updated on the latest news and insights.
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The Beat: Jermaine Mathews, Kenyatta Jackson emerging in key ways for Ohio State at midpoint of year
It's another Stock Watch episode of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show as the guys break down their latest thoughts on a handful of Ohio State players who are seeing their importance grow for the Buckeyes.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State has all eyes on Indiana as Buckeyes, Hoosiers rematch looms in Big Ten
Ryan Day, Julian Sayin and Payton Pierce met with the media on Tuesday morning to talk about the latest in Buckeyes football and it's clear that Indiana has the full attention of Ohio State following last season's Big Ten title upset.
Following Tuesday's press conference, The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on the day's comments in the latest episode of Snap Judgments, presented by Key

The Beat: Ohio State not lacking for motivation, confidence ahead of Indiana rematch
The value of bulletin-board material or the desire for revenge might be up for debate, but both are potentially available to Ohio State if it wants to tap into it against Indiana on Saturday in one of the most anticipated matchups of the college football season. The Buckeyes are quickly turning the page from the tuneup win over Maryland with full focus on the Hoosiers and a critical Big Ten champi

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State handles business in sloppy win, questions heading to Indiana
The Live Show at Roosters is another fun, casual conversation about Ohio State football with former Buckeyes linebacker Bobby Carpenter, quarterback Justin Zwick and Roosters restaurants Nicole Cox joining The Austin & Birm Show for a chat about the 45-16 win over Maryland and what to expect from the Scarlet and Gray heading into another Top 5 matchup with Indiana.
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The Beat: Ohio State checks boxes in Maryland win while trying to get healthy for B1G gauntlet
Ohio State was barely tested in a comfortable win over Maryland as the regular season hit the midway point. Now business is really about to pick up for the Buckeyes as they turn around and head to Indiana for a marquee matchup against the reigning national champions in a rematch of last season’s conference championship. There was no shortage of intrigue even in the tuneup against the Terrapins, an

Snap Judgments: Ohio State banged up but battling as Buckeyes beat Maryland, ready for Indiana date
It's another Saturday and another Buckeyes win as Ohio State beat Maryland 45-16 at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
Following the game, The Austin & Birm Show shared their first thoughts on the day's festivities in the latest batch of Snap Judgments, presented by Key Bank.
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Pregame Keys: Ohio State looking for fast start, short memory as Buckeyes seek more improvement
It's the Pregame Keys from Ohio Stadium as Ohio State readies to host Maryland for the Buckeyes lone home game of October.
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Bold Predictions: Ohio State may be banged up but should be able to control game against Maryland
It's Friday in Columbus and Ohio State is hitting the midway point of the 2026 with a home date against Maryland on the docket.
The Austin & Birm Show have some Bold Predictions about how this Saturday's game will go against the Terrapins.
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The Beat: Ohio State mailbag questions on offensive identity, Buckeyes recruiting needs and more
It's Friday on The Beat and that means The Austin & Birm Show are answering viewer questions about all things Ohio State football.
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The Beat: Ohio State not losing confidence in Devin Sanchez, Buckeyes complementary receivers play
Ohio State has the country's best receiver but do the Buckeyes need a true, dedicated second option in the passing game beyond Jeremiah Smith?
That's one of the thoughts being discussed by The Austin & Birm Show on the latest edition of The Beat.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State midweek update as Buckeyes ready for dangerous Maryland team on Saturday
The Austin & Birm Show are sharing their thoughts from the Buckeyes midweek media update after a chance to connect with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and a trio of players.
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The Beat: Ohio State building identity, addressing concerns in time for critical B1G stretch
Ohio State is gaining confidence and establishing an identity after winning in a tough road environment on Saturday at Iowa. Maryland doesn’t represent as much of a challenge this week in the Horseshoe, but the Buckeyes know critical matchups are looming in the College Football Playoff race after that and are emphasizing improvement across the board — both in areas where they’ve already taken step

Snap Judgments: Ohio State working to be best version of itself, Ryan Day unhappy with special teams
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, along with offensive lineman Luke Montgomery and linebacker Christian Alliegro, met with the media at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Tuesday to break down the Buckeyes 31-14 win over Iowa and to turn the page toward the upcoming game with Maryland.
Following the press conference, The Austin & Birm Show gave their first thoughts on the days conversation in the

The Beat: Ohio State answering key questions, still improving as Big Ten play heats up
Ohio State passed a test on the road against a tough Iowa team to stay unbeaten through two games in Big Ten action. The Buckeyes aren’t expected to face much of a challenge on Homecoming against Maryland, but a string of marquee matchups loom that will provide a real snapshot of where the program is in terms of the national-championship race. Television’s Adam King has a fresh batch of questions

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State, Iowa rundown as Buckeyes lean on Jeremiah Smith more and more
The Live Show at Roosters is back for another fun, casual conversation about Ohio State football after the Buckeyes 31-14 win over Iowa.
Former Buckeyes linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick, along with Nicole Cox of Roosters, joins The Austin & Birm Show to talk about that game and more from Roosters on Olentangy River Road in Columbus.
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The Beat: Julian Sayin shows new confidence in Ohio State win as Buckeyes begin to find identity
It's Monday on The Beat and normally that means a Boren Blitz but this week it's a Market Moving Monday with The Austin & Birm Show after a 31-14 win at Iowa.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State handles Iowa as offense, defense gel in terrific Hawkeyes environment
Ohio State went to Iowa and knocked off the Hawkeyes 31-14 with a complete effort from the Buckeyes offense and defense, once again led by Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin.
Following the game, The Austin & Birm Show shared their first thoughts from the afternoon in Iowa City on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.
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The Pregame Keys: Ohio State, Iowa set for physical matchup as Buckeyes seek better trench play
Ohio State is set for a big-time fight at Iowa and the Buckeyes are going to need to be aggressive but patient to come out of Iowa City with a win.
These are the pregame keys from The Austin & Birm Show.
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Bold Predictions: Ohio State needs effective pass rush, patient Buckeyes offense to win at Iowa
Ohio State plays Iowa on Saturday and the Buckeyes are in Iowa for the first time since 2017.
The Austin & Birm Show is in the Hawkeye State as well and the guys have their Bold Predictions ready and raring to go for Saturday's Top 15 tilt.
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The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on Buckeyes offense, running game, 2027 transfer needs and more
The Beat is back with more viewer questions on another Freaky Friday Mailbag edition of The Austin & Birm Show.
Want a chance to have your question featured on next week's mailbag? Send in your questions to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com and let the guys know what you're thinking!
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The Beat: Thoughts on Ohio State as Buckeyes look to shore up run game, defensive line impact
Ohio State isn't getting the most out of its pass rush or it's run game right now but do the Buckeyes have answers on their current roster?
Three Thoughts Thursday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show is all about three different spots that have some unexpected roster concerns.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State fully prepared for heavyweight fight as Buckeyes head to Iowa
The Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to Iowa for a Big Ten battle against the always tough Hawkeyes.
Following a Wednesday night press conference with Ryan Day, Arthur Smith and receiver Devin McCuin, The Austin & Birm Show shared some snap judgments about the evening's discussions from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
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The Beat: Ohio State stocks as Zion Grady absence sheds light on potential value in Buckeyes defense
The Ohio State defense has been in focus since giving up nearly 500 yards of offense to Illinois and that has The Austin & Birm Show wondering if Zion Grady's absence from the lineup has shed some unintentional light on how valuable the second-year defensive end could be for the Buckeyes.
That and more on the latest Stock Watch episode of The Beat.

Snap Judgments: Ohio State looking for productivity from Buckeyes defensive line heading to Iowa
The Austin & Birm Show is providing Snap Judgments from the latest Ohio State press conference as the Buckeyes head coach and a pair of captains met with the media on Tuesday morning.
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The Beat: Why evaluating Ohio State standards, expectations of success is now trickier
Ohio State won its Big Ten opener without ever being in any kind of realistic jeopardy, but that still produced a fresh batch of questions about the championship-caliber credentials for the program in some circles. The Buckeyes are often held to a standard of success that is both by their own making and almost impossible to reach on a weekly basis in this new era of college football, which poses a

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State defense in focus as Buckeyes look for right fits at key spots
Ohio State knocked off Illinois 42-19 on Saturday but there are questions for the Buckeyes to answer, especially when it comes to figuring out who should be playing where on defense.
It's The Live Show at Roosters, a fun, casual conversation about Ohio State with former Buckeyes linebacker Bobby Carpenter, quarterback Justin Zwick and Roosters Nicole Cox.
And yes there's great Roosters food.

The Beat: Dissecting Ohio State defensive breakdowns, concern level in trenches
Ohio State ultimately won the IlliBuck by a comfortable margin in the Big Ten opener on Saturday at the Horseshoe, but the defensive effort certainly left room for improvement. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren takes a closer look at where the breakdowns occurred, what solutions might be available for coordinator Matt Patricia and assesses the level of concern heading into the gauntlet of confere

Snap Judgments: Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin shine as Buckeyes defense falls flat against Illinois
The Ohio State defense was confused for most of the day against a better-than-anticipated Illinois team but the Buckeyes were able to rely on Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin and left Ohio Stadium with a 42-19 win against the Fighting Illini.
Following the game, The Austin & Birm Show shared their first thoughts about the performance on Snap Judgments from the field in Columbus.
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Pregame Keys: Ohio State injury report as Buckeyes open Big Ten play looking for improved run game
Ohio State and Illinois are set to open the Big Ten slate on Satuday at Ohio Stadium and the Buckeyes are coming into the game looking for an explosive and angry ground attack against the Illini.
The Pregame Keys breaks down the availability report and more.
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Bold Predictions: Ohio State run game could have big bounceback against Illinois on Saturday
Ohio State and Illinois are meeting once more for a chance to hoist the Illibuck and if the Buckeyes are going to win on Saturday it's a game that could hinge on the ability of Bo Jackson and the Ohio State running attack, a unit that's been maligned through three games this season.
With a little less than 22 hours before kick off, The Austin & Birm Show—joined by television's Adam King—are giv

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on quarterback recruiting, Buckeyes pass rush, Ryan Day and more
It's Friday on The Beat and that means The Austin & Birm Show is answering your questions.
Want to have the guys answer your Ohio State questions? Send in your thoughts to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com.
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The Beat: Three thoughts on the positives, the questions and what Ohio State needs most vs Illinois
Ohio State football is entering the next phase of its 2026 schedule with a Big Ten conference play opener against Illinois on Saturday.
In the latest Three Thoughts Thursday, The Austin & Birm Show are talking about what's gone right, what's been less than expected and what is at the front of mind heading into the game with the Illini.
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Snap Judgments: Matt Patricia, Ohio State building out defense, Buckeyes look for right fits
The Austin & Birm Show is back at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for another Woody Wednesday.
Tonight's Snap Judgments is mostly about the defense, primarily what the guys heard from defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and head coach Ryan Day following the Buckeyes practice on Wednesday evening.
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The Beat: Braxton Rembert, Jake Cook among young Ohio State players making most of early chances
It's Wednesday on The Beat and that means it's another stock watch for The Austin & Birm Show as the guys dive into the roster to talk about a few players who have quietly begun turning some heads for Buckeyes coaches.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State looking for answers to all kinds of things as Buckeyes ready for Big Ten
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, along with linebacker Christian Alliegro and running back Ja'Kobi Jackson, met with the media on Tuesday to break down the Kent State game and to turn the page to the Big Ten conference slate.
Following the press conference, The Austin & Birm Show provided some Snap Judgments from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
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The Beat: Tracking Ohio State faith in defensive pressure, red-zone offense heading to Big Ten play
The conference race is about to begin, and Ohio State has had three weeks to prepare, plan and evaluate every aspect of the program before diving into Big Ten play on Saturday against Illinois. A few areas of potential concern have popped up so far in September, and Buckeyes coach Ryan Day will be at the podium in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to address them in his weekly press conference. That

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State, Kent State talk as Buckeyes 'issues' take them to B1G play
The Live Show at Roosters is back with another fun, casual conversation about the latest in Ohio State football.
This week it's former Buckeyes linebacker Joshua Perry and quarterback Justin Zwick who join The Austin & Birm Show—and Roosters Nicole Cox—for a look back at the weekend's 59-3 win over Kent State and take a first spin ahead at the Big Ten opener against Illinois this coming weekend

The Beat: Sorting fact, fiction for key Ohio State areas heading into Big Ten season
The Buckeyes have wrapped up their nonconference slate with a pair of tuneup wins and a trip down to Texas. With those lessons in the rearview mirror heading into the Big Ten season, it’s time to take a closer look at the top areas of potential concern for Ohio State as the degree of difficulty and the pressure ramps up starting on Saturday against Illinois. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren br

Snap Judgments: Ohio State handles Kent State, Buckeyes short-yardage, red zone issues persist
Ohio State knocked around Kent State 59-3 on Saturday and while the Buckeyes got the bad taste of the Texas loss out of their mouths, there are issues that seem to be lingering for the Scarlet and Gray.
The Austin & Birm Show shared their first thoughts from the game from Ohio Stadium in the latest batch of Snap Judgments.
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Bold Predictions: Ohio State ready to bounce back against Kent State, young players in spotlight
Ohio State football is back in action on Saturday against Kent State as the Buckeyes continue to try and put last Saturday's loss to Texas in the rearview mirror.
Who is set up for a big game in Ohio Stadium on Saturday? The Austin & Birm Show has some thoughts in the latest batch of Bold Predictions.
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The Beat: Ohio State mailbag questions as Buckeyes return to field with an eye on moving past Texas
It's a Friday mailbag on The Austin & Birm Show as the guys read and respond to viewer questions sent to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com.
Let's dive into an interesting set of inquiries.
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The Beat: Looking for positives as Ohio State looks to turn the page after disappointing Texas loss
It's time to move past what went wrong at Texas, at least a little bit, and consider the things that maybe Ohio State can lean into from here as the Buckeyes look to right the ship after Saturday's improbable defeat against the Longhorns.
It's a Three Thoughts Thursday from The Austin & Birm Show.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State ready to move on from Texas, regain Buckeyes football standard
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and two Buckeyes football players met with the media after Wednesday night's football practice.
Following the abbreviated media portion, The Austin & Birm Show provided some Snap Judgments from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
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The Beat: Ohio State stocks as Buckeyes look to find roles for young players making a splash
It's a Stock Watch Wednesday on The Beat with The Austin & Birm Show as Ryan Day and his coaching staff look for ways to get young, exciting players into the mix with a month before what should be the season's next big test at Indiana.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State looking for ways to move on, fix issues that cost Buckeyes at Texas
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and captains Julian Sayin and Payton Pierce met with the media to continue the autopsy from the Buckeyes collapse at Texas in the weekly press conference.
Following the chat, The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on the day's discussion and where Ohio State goes from here.
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The Beat: No shortage of pressing questions, intrigue as Ohio State regroups after Texas loss
The next opponent isn’t going to be a test for Ohio State, but it does represent the first chance for the program to turn the page from the shocking loss at Texas by fixing the mistakes that popped up all over in the fourth quarter. There is a laundry list of topics to get into with the Buckeyes as Ryan Day goes back to the microphone in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and The Beat got ready for

The Live Show at Roosters: Post Ohio State, Texas doesn't reveal answers, Buckeyes response will
Ohio State lost to Texas on Saturday and The Austin & Birm Show is still trying to sort out the aftermath from Darrell K Royal Stadium.
The guys were back at Roosters on Olentangy River Road for a sometimes fun but always casual conversation about the game that has a chance to define the Buckeyes season from here. Former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick joined

The Beat: Ohio State completely fails first ‘four-quarter’ mission in Texas collapse
The Buckeyes spent an entire offseason emphasizing the need to win in the fourth quarter. In the first chance to prove Ohio State was ready for the mission, the program was blown off the field in historic fashion in a stunning loss that shrunk the margin for error in the College Football Playoff race in just the second week of the season at Texas. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down w

Snap Judgments: Ohio State chokes in crunch time, Buckeyes collapse in fourth quarter at Texas
Ohio State had a 23-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter against Texas but choked away the game and fell 24-23 against the 'Horns in one of the most difficult to understand losses of the Ryan Day era.
Following the meltdown, The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on the latest edition of Snap Judgments.
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Bold Predictions: Score guesses, Bold Predictions as Ohio State travels to Texas for top five fight
It's Friday afternoon and The Austin & Birm Show is on the road in Texas checking out the state's oldest dance hall—Gruene Hall—and talking Ohio State football on the latest episode of Bold Predictions.

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag questions on Legend Bey, Buckeyes run game, prioritizing trenches
On Friday it's time to open the mailbag and The Austin & Birm Show is doing just that with another round of viewer questions about all things Ohio State, including a heavy dose of curiosity about the Buckeyes running game heading to a heavyweight fight with Texas.

The Beat: Ohio State, Texas thoughts with third round of heavyweight fight drawing close
It's Thursday on The Beat with The Austin & Birm Show and that means discussion about what the guys have on their minds and this week it's all about Ohio State and Texas.
The Buckeyes will travel to Austin for one of the season's most anticipated games. What will make the difference as these two heavyweights battle for the third time in three seasons?
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State eager to 'spot the ball' preparing for heat, noise before Texas showdown
Ohio State is not taking anything for granted and is preparing for heat, noise and a loaded Texas Longhorns team in one of the year's most highly-anticipated matchups.
The Austin & Birm Show were at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday night and have their latest thoughts from the evening's media availability.

The Beat: Ohio State linebackers, Julian Sayin show up in latest Buckeyes stock watch
Ohio State stocks have new data points to consider and The Austin & Birm Show are buying into the hype at linebacker especially on the latest Stock Watch Wednesday.
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The Live Show at Roosters: Reviewing Ohio State, Ball State as Bucks eye Texas tussle
It’s time for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters on Olentangy River Road in Columbus with The Austin & Birm Show.
Former Buckeyes linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick join the guys and Roosters Nicole Cox to hand out some Buckeye leaves and to start the conversation about the upcoming battle in Texas.
And yes, there’s great Roosters food as well.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State still evaluating offensive line play, Buckeyes focused on Texas tilt
Ohio State may have more evaluation to do before making any final decisions about its offensive line after Saturday's inconsistent play up front. That's one of the primary things that Ryan Day discussed during his Tuesday press conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Following the meeting with the media, The Austin & Birm Show broke down their biggest takeaways from Ohio State.

The Beat: Ohio State rushing attack, defensive pressure in spotlight heading down to Texas
Ohio State cruised through its season-opening win and had plenty to feel encouraged about in the blowout over Ball State. But Texas is a different animal, and there were some areas that still raised questions for the Buckeyes as they turn the page to that major test on the road on Saturday. Television’s Adam King has those questions ready to go as he chatted with Austin Ward for a TalKing Tuesday

The Beat: What Ohio State proved in tuneup victory, key questions heading into Texas clash
The Buckeyes opened up the season by cruising to a tuneup victory over Ball State on Saturday at the Horseshoe. Now the degree of difficulty gets ramped up for Ohio State as it heads down to Texas for a titanic nonconference matchup in Week Two. With a game to finally evaluate, former Ohio State captain Zach Boren joined Austin Ward to break down the biggest developments coming out of the opener o

Snap Judgments: Ohio State steamrolls Ball State but Buckeyes have work to do before Texas tilt
Ohio State handed Ball State a 56-3 loss in the 2026 season opener and it was a game that provided a lot of excitement and exciting plays but also some things that the Buckeyes will have to attack before heading to Austin, Texas to take on the Longhorns.
Following the game and media availability, The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on the game in the latest episode of Snap Judgments, p

Bold Predictions: New Ohio State faces, exciting young freshmen will turn heads in Buckeyes opener
It's Friday.
Ohio State plays Ball State on Saturday.
That means we've got Bold Predictions from The Austin & Birm Show.
What new faces will emerge against the Cardinals? Who will make the biggest splash of the season opener?
Let's dive into it.
*Note: Bold Predictions are meant to be fun, insightful and educational but should not be used against the hosts if they turn out to be wil

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on talented freshmen, Julian Sayin, Matt Patricia's defense and more
It's Friday and the mailbag returns just in the nick of time as Ohio State is now just one day away from kicking off the 2026 season against Ball State.
As they will all season long, The Austin & Birm Show is taking your questions to try and sort out all things Ohio State.
What's your question? Let the guys know at TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com and it could appear on next week's episode.

The Beat: Trying to make sense of what Ohio State offense, defense will look like against Ball State
Welcome back to another episode of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show.
It's a Three Thoughts Thursday and the guys are wondering: what will Ohio State actually look like on offense and defense when the season opens against Ball State on Saturday?
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State outlines special teams plans, Buckeyes done talking, ready to play
Ohio State football is two days away from the start of the Buckeyes 2026 season and in the final press availability of the preseason Ryan Day shed some light on key remaining issues ahead of the Ball State game on Saturday.
Following a meeting with Day and a few coaches, The Austin & Birm Show shared some Snap Judgments from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
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The Beat: Jason Moore seems ready to emerge for Ohio State in year four under Larry Johnson
Every year it seems a veteran defensive lineman at Ohio State emerges when some have written them off. Is this year's candidate to be that guy Jason Moore?
The Buckeyes coaching staff, led by Ryan Day, continues to mention Moore and everyone knows the rules: there are no accidents when Day speaks into a microphone.
Who else is The Austin & Birm Show hearing good things about? Let's dive into

Snap Judgments: Ohio State receivers, Art Smith influence leads way in Ryan Day press conference
Ryan Day, Carson Hinzman and Earl Little Jr. met with the media on Tuesday afternoon and broke down all the latest thoughts heading into the Buckeyes 2026 season opener against Ball State.
Following the press conference, The Austin & Birm Show shared their thoughts on what they heard in the latest episode of Snap Judgments, presented by Key Bank.
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The Beat: Pressing questions as Ryan Day, Ohio State enter season-opening Game Week
At long last, a real Talking Tuesday before a game-week press conference at Ohio State has arrived. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day will be on the microphone at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to preview the season-opening matchup with Ball State later on Tuesday, and Television’s Adam King got set for that media session with his weekly chat with Austin Ward on The Beat as kickoff draws ever closer for th

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State game week arrives as Buckeyes put offseason to bed
It’s the end of the offseason and the Buckeyes are back on the football field this weekend for the 2026 season opener against Ball State. However, before head to Saturday it’s time for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters with The Austin & Birm Show and former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick. The guys are joined by Roosters restaurants Nicole Cox and to dish on what the

The Beat: Season-opening intrigue for Ohio State starts with personnel, game-plan approach
The season opener is finally here for Ohio State. And just like every year, the debut for the Buckeyes is absolutely loaded with storylines and key players to watch. The intrigue might be more related to Week Two and the trip to Texas instead of the Ball State matchup, but every season starts somewhere. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren drops by The Beat for his weekly chat to offer his insight

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag talks Kenyatta Jackson impact, Buckeyes NFL Draft prospects and more
We've made it to the start of the college football season and even though Ohio State doesn't play for another week we're counting that as a win.
The Austin & Birm Show will spend every Friday morning answering viewer questions about the Buckeyes and that's what today's episode of The Beat is all about.
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The Beat: Ohio State season-long Bold Predictions on team MVPs, potential Buckeyes award winners
The 2026 Ohio State football season is right around the corner and that means its time for some Bold Predictions from The Austin & Birm Show.
Who will be the team's most valuable players on offense or defense? Who is going to be in New York to win the Heisman?
It's a bit of a meandering discussion but with so many unknowns, the season ahead feels wildly unpredictable.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State captains meet with media, Legend Bey, Arthur Smith conversations lead way
Ohio State had its seven captains meet with the media on Wednesday night as the Buckeyes draw ever closer to kicking off their 2026 season against Ball State.
Two off-season discussions that have dominated the conversations over the last few months once again were key talking points.
The Austin & Birm Show has Snap Judgments from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
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The Beat: Ohio State stock watch sees growth from young linemen, receivers emerging for Buckeyes
Ohio State seems to be finding its best five offensive linemen heading into the season but that doesn't mean that other young offensive linemen aren't improving.
Gabe Vansickle is one of those guys and he's leading the way on another Ohio State stock watch with The Austin & Birm Show.

The Beat: Pressing questions for Ohio State leadership, remaining curiosity for Buckeyes tight ends
Ohio State has its captains and The Austin & Birm Show has questions for those players when they speak on Wednesday night. There were some remaining questions after Ryan Day's Monday press conference as well.
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The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State captains, scrimmage talk with training camp in rearview
It's time for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters on Olentangy River Road in Columbus as the Buckeyes draw ever closer to the start of the 2026 football at Ohio State.
The Austin & Birm Show is joined by former Buckeyes Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick as well as Roosters Nicole Cox to dive into the latest happenings at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State roster still looking for clarity but Buckeyes getting closer to opener
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Monday and following his weekly press conference The Austin & Birm Show shared some Snap Judgments on what they gleaned from the morning's conversation.
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The Beat: Feisty, chippy Ohio State closes training camp ready to start season strong
Ohio State wrapped up another scrimmage, named team captains and awarded the Block O jersey over the weekend as training camp came to a close. The opener is still a dozen days away from the Buckeyes, but it’s now time to shift attention into game-prep mode as the program looks for a fast start to the season. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren swings by The Beat for his weekly chat to offer his i

Snap Judgments: Brandon Inniss will wear Ohio State 'Block O' jersey, other captains named
Ohio State has named its 2026 captains and Brandon Inniss has been named the Buckeyes 'Block O' recipient.
The Austin & Birm Show have some thoughts on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag questions on tight end usage, defensive line rotation and much more
It's time for another Freaky Friday mailbag on The Beat with The Austin & Birm Show as the guys once again your questions and give them the spotlight they deserve.
Want your thoughts on the next mailbag? Send in your questions to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com.
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Snap Judgments: Ohio State defense not in the mood for jokes, Buckeyes linebackers in focus
Ohio State football defensive players weren't in the mood for much joking around on Thursday if the media availability was any indicator.
Following the Buckeyes latest practice, Snap Judgments from The Austin & Birm Show shared thoughts on the day's conversations.

The Beat: Simeon Caldwell, other Ohio State players emerging as Buckeyes continue training camp
Ohio State has a ton of quality depth pieces that have been discussed throughout the Buckeyes training camp but some players, like Simeon Caldwell, are starting to turn heads.
The Austin & Birm Show has thoughts about some of the names being talked about on and off the field.
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