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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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  • November 4 · 28 min

    The Beat: Ohio State stock watch as key Buckeyes need to step further into leadership roles

    Welcome back to The Beat as The Austin & Birm Show take stock of the Buckeyes roster following Saturday's loss at USC. Ohio State is too far into the season to see too much "movement" in terms of roles and responsibilities but there's a leadership vacuum visible and some key players have done their best to mitigate that over the last month.

  • November 3 · 19 min

    Snap Judgments: Ohio State looking for urgency, program-wide fixes with 2026 season on the line

    Ryan Day, Austin Siereveld and Christian Alliegro met with the media on Tuesday morning to continue recapping the frustrating loss at USC and the things Ohio State must do moving forward to maintain any chance of hitting the Buckeyes lofty preseason goals. Following the morning press conference, The Austin & Birm Show shared some snap judgments from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

  • November 3 · 26 min

    The Beat: Ohio State questions for Ryan Day, Buckeyes with playoff hopes and backs against the wall

    Ohio State has no margin for error, and the issues that cost it a second loss this season have to be addressed with urgency before all the championship opportunities slip away. How the veteran Buckeyes and the coaching staff respond to the adversity is going to be fascinating to monitor at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, starting today with public press conferences and privately on the practice field. That intrigue is at the top of the list of questions from Television’s Adam King as he joined Austin Ward on The Beat for a TalKing Tuesday.

  • November 2 · 50 min

    The Live Show at Roosters: Attempting to make sense of Ohio State effort, execution in USC loss

    The Live Show at Roosters is back with another fun—ok maybe less fun—and casual conversation about Ohio State football and what's next for the Buckeyes as Ryan Day and his coaching staff and team face an unexpected inflection point following a disjointed and confusing loss at USC on Saturday night. The Austin & Birm Show is joined by Roosters Nicole Cox as well as former Buckeyes players Justin Zwick and Bobby Carpenter to try and make sense of what happened on the West Coast. 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 something for everyone.

  • November 2 · 29 min

    The Beat: Recurring Ohio State issues, all-encompassing breakdown threatening championship potential

    Ohio State squandered another opportunity in the championship pursuit with a series of self-inflicted woes on Saturday night against USC at the Coliseum. The issues aren’t exactly new for the Buckeyes, but they are now running out of time to fix them heading into a November where they can’t afford to lose another game. The program still has the potential to run the table down the stretch, but former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down what has to be addressed first in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center first and foremost during his weekly chat on The Beat.

  • October 30 · 21 min

    Bold Predictions: Ohio State will need to rely on run game, defense to help protect new quarterback

    No matter who takes the first snap for Ohio State at USC the Buckeyes will be breaking in a new quarterback against the Trojans. That means the defense and run game will need to step up for the Scarlet and Gray in their first visit to the Coliseum in 18 years. How can this game be won by Ohio State? The Austin & Birm Show has some Bold Predictions on how the Buckeyes can get it done.

  • October 29 · 24 min

    Talking Schott: Preseason takeaways, bold predictions as Ohio State hoops enters high-profile opener

    Ohio State loaded up the preseason schedule with tough matchups, an international trip and even a scrimmage on a tennis court. Jake Diebler wanted to get his Buckeyes as much battle-testing action as possible before tipping off a regular-season slate that is even more difficult from start to finish. Coming out of October and with an eye on the debut outing on Monday against BYU, Jacob Rhymer and Austin Ward break down the lessons learned so far and make a few Bold Predictions for the journey ahead.

  • October 29 · 15 min

    Snap Judgments: Ohio State status of Jay Timmons still unclear, quarterback situation gains clarity

    Ohio State wrapped up its Wednesday evening practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center with an update on a handful of key players while coach Ryan Day again offered an indication of where he was leaning at quarterback. The Buckeyes travel out west on Thursday ahead of a weekend showdown with USC, and defensive back Jay Timmons is going to make the trip despite being listed as questionable. Jeremy Birmingham and Austin Ward break down the latest developments with the Buckeyes on a Woody Wednesday edition of Snap Judgments. **WE APOLOGIZE FOR LESS-THAN-IDEAL AUDIO QUALITY. THERE WAS AN EQUIPMENT ISSUE AND RATHER THAN SCRAPPING THE VIDEO ENTIRELY WE OPTED TO PUBLISH WITH INTERNAL MICROPHONE ONLY AND THAT HAS CAUSED THE ISSUE. WE WILL HAVE THIS FIXED THE NEXT TIME YOU SEE US.**

  • October 27 · 40 min

    The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State quarterback talk, Buckeyes who need to step up to win at USC

    It's time for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters on Olentangy River Road in Columbus as The Austin & Birm Show share some great food at Ohio State football talk with former Buckeyes Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick. 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 something for everyone. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com

  • October 27 · 15 min

    Snap Judgments: Ohio State gears up for USC as Buckeyes work in 'QB packages' for USC game

    It's Tuesday at The Woody Hayes Athletic Center and Ryan Day—along with Carson Hinzman and Jaylen McClain — met with the media for another batch of Ohio State football talk. Following the day's press conference, The Austin & Birm Show shared their first thoughts from the day with Snap Judgments. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com

  • October 27 · 26 min

    The Beat: How Ohio State will adjust offense, build game plan with new quarterback at USC

    The first week of life without Julian Sayin is already in the books for Ohio State after the Off Date and the confirmation that he won’t be back during the regular season at quarterback. Now the Buckeyes have to put a plan in place to get back on the field, which they will with either Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair calling the signals on Saturday at USC. With Buckeyes coach Ryan Day back at the podium in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, Television’s Adam King joins Austin Ward for a TalKing Tuesday to get set for the press conference and another key week for the program. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com

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