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The Beat: Ohio State, Texas looks like toss-up matchup in week one, Buckeyes lose recruiting staffer
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State and Texas are both going into the 2025 season with a number of key changes so why are the Buckeyes being viewed as the team with everything...
The Beat: Ohio State football mailbag on Ryan Day quarterback decisions, position swaps and more
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Freaky Friday on The Beat is back with a listener mailbag episode from The Austin & Birm Show. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https...
The Beat: Ohio State storylines we wish we could stop talking about as Buckeyes get ready for 2025
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Covering Ohio State football means no shortages when it comes to things to talk about but every so often we're wishing we could stop talking about a f...
The Beat: Ohio State freshmen Bo Jackson, Jarquez Carter stand out as ready to play for Buckeyes this fall
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State doesn't rely on its freshmen the way a number of programs do but that doesn't mean there aren't some first-year Buckeyes ready to make an i...
The Beat: Pressing questions for every level of Ohio State defense, coaching staff
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Buckeyes are in the final homestretch of the summer offseason, and training camp starts at the end of the month for the reigning national champion...
The Beat: Ohio State still driving ESPN mouthpieces to madness, NIL wave hit recruiting again
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is still a primary needle mover for ESPN and its mouthpieces and that was evident again over the weekend as Paul Finebaum found some reason...
Snap Judgments: Jamir Perez commits to Ohio State, new Buckeyes commit talks flip decision
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has commitment No. 21 in its 2026 recruiting class as Jamir Perez announces a flip from Florida to the Buckeyes. The Austin & Birm Show is ...
Talking Stuff: Luke Fahey commits to Ohio State, breaks down decision, family ties to Ohio and more
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has its 2026 quarterback commitment as California gunslinger Luke Fahey picks the Buckeyes. The latest OSU verbal talks about his decision,...
The Beat: Jeremiah Smith quotes show confidence rooted in Ohio State response, not arrogance
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith made headlines this week for a number of reasons but his comments about the Buckeyes rivalry with Michigan wer...
The Beat: Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia to provide real impact for Buckeyes in 2025
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a Wednesday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show. Today Bobby Carpenter joins Austin Ward to share his thoughts on how Matt Patricia can...
The Beat: Ohio State tabs Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs and JJ Smith to represent Buckeyes in Vegas
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tuesday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show and today the guys are breaking down why Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles are the rig...
The Beat: Ohio State position in EA Sports NCAA 2026, whether its right or wrong for 2026 Buckeyes
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday from The Austin & Birm Show and welcome back to The Beat as Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham take look at the first team ratings in EA S...
The Beat: Ohio State commit Khary Wilder ready to become national name after MVP performance
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State commitment Khary Wilder joins The Austin & Birm Show to break down his recruiting process and to talk about his MVP performance at this wee...
The Beat: Aaron Thomas commits to Ohio State, newest Buckeyes talks about his decision
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State added a new commitment late Wednesday night as three-star offensive tackle prospect Aaron Thomas, a Florida State legacy, has picked the Bu...
The Beat: Ohio State continues to benefit from mental and physical toughness shown by Carson HInzman, Peyton Pierce
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State released another batch of its "Dudes of the Week" and it's good reminder that not every superstar on the Buckeyes roster is a national name...
The Beat: Ohio State offensive coaches will face different challenges for Jeremiah Smith in 2025
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State and the Buckeyes offense have a number of changes to adapt to from a year ago but how defenses attack Jeremiah Smith in the first year of B...
The Beat: Ohio State recruiting buzz, updates from big Buckeyes official visit weekend
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Monday on The Beat as Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham break down the latest Ohio State recruiting news following a busy weekend in Columb...
The Beat: Cincere Johnson talks Ohio State verbal, Buckeyes ready for huge weekend
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show welcomes new commitment Cincere Johnson for an interview plus Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmin...
Snap Judgments: Cincere Johnson commits to Ohio State over Penn State, Alabama
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State got a big commitment on Thursday as four-star in-state linebacker prospect Cincere Johnson, a standout performer at Glenville High School, ...
The Beat: Ohio State approach on recruiting, NIL has proven to work and other interesting things
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Beat is back for Thursday and that means that Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are breaking down three things that they're thinking about Ohio St...
The Beat: Austin Siereveld earning his titles, what makes an Ohio State player a 'dude'
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beat on the Austin & Birm Show as Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham talk about the latest news and notes around Ohio State footbal...
Snap Judgments: Ohio State recruiting camp highlights, official visit recap and intrigue
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State finished up its one-day camp circuit on Tuesday and following the day's workouts, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham broke down their though...
The Beat: Talking Tuesday and what we want to ask Ohio State players
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Beat: Ohio State, Big Ten scheduling needs and conflicts in playoff era, Buckeyes land 2028 commitment
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ohi...
The Beat: Ohio State, Ross Bjork beginning to throw weight around, previewing recruiting weekend
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
Snap Judgments: Ohio State will lead from the front as Buckeyes, college football enter new era
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spent more than an hour talking about the everchanging landscape of college football with the Buckeyes media. ...
The Beat: Three Thoughts on Ohio State and NIL, facilities upgrades and more
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
The Beat: Malik Hartford, Bryson Rodgers among Ohio State players not being talked about enough
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With just about six weeks until Ohio State kicks off its national title defense, The Austin & Birm Show is trying to put the spotlight on a few player...
The Beat: Talking Tuesday as Ross Bjork leads Ohio State into new NIL era
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Snap Judgments: Ohio State regrowing Glenville pipeline, news from Buckeyes one-day camp
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Beat: Analyzing Ohio State coaching staff Ryan Day realigns after first national championship
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Talking Stuff: Favour Akih talks Ohio State commitment following Buckeyes official visit
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Beat: Ohio State turns to deep, talented interior offensive line to lead Buckeyes offense
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Snap Judgments: Ohio State roster impressions, key recruiting thoughts as one-day camps begin
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Beat: Ohio State thoughts on recruiting camps, scheduling and stadium changes
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
The Beat: Tyler Bowen tasked with replacing talent, depth at offensive tackle in year one with Buckeyes
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State lost four offensive tackles this past offseason and that leaves an interesting year one coming for new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.
The Beat: Talking Tuesday with Adam King takes a look at the next era for Ryan Day
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Talking Stuff: Ohio State commit Jordan Thomas is confident, ready to represent Buckeyes defense
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State commitment Jordan Thomas joins The Austin & Birm to talk about his recruitment, his connection with the Buckeyes and more in the latest epi...
The Beat: Sonny Styles leads Ohio State as James Laurinaitis revamps Buckeyes linebackers room
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has a long and proud tradition at linebacker and the room, led by Sonny Styles, has come a long way toward meeting the legacy under the dir...
The Beat: Ohio State recruiting hitting official visit season, three kick times announced
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. A...
The Beat: EA Sports puts Ohio State in spotlight as Buckeyes take over college football
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 &...
The Beat: Kenyatta Jackson, Caden Curry and CJ Hicks must step up at defensive end for Ohio State
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Beat: Legendary Larry Johnson has to get most of out of Ohio State defensive tackles in 2025
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a second national title with Ohio State, Larry Johnson may have his most daunting coaching task yet with the Buckeyes: replacing Tyleik Williams...
The Beat: Replacing key Ohio State departures, Texas turns down night game opportunity
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 harde...
The Beat: Jermaine Mathews leads deep, talented group of Ohio State cornerbacks
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Beat: Ohio State signee Jordyn Woods on his path to Columbus, Buckeyes add transfer quarterback
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
The Beat: Ohio State cornerbacks, Sonny Styles Block 'O' chances and more
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Beat: Jeremiah Smith has plenty of help as Ohio State returns country's best receivers room
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The Beat: Keenan Bailey, Ohio State may have country's most talented tight end room
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
The Beat: Three Thoughts Thursday on biggest Ohio State game of 2025, atmosphere and more
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
The Beat: Caleb Downs is one of the faces of college football and ready to lead Ohio State safety room
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State safeties coach Matt Guerrieri lost some key players but returns Caleb Downs to lead the safeties room for the Buckeyes in 2025.
The Beat: Ohio State offseason questions about defensive line, Buckeyes vs. Texas and more
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Beat: Carlos Locklyn enters year two at Ohio State with deep, unproven running backs room
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are breaking down the Ohio State running backs room heading into the second year for Carlos Locklyn as the Buckeyes ...
The Beat: Ohio State mailbag questions on Matt Patricia, Buckeyes defensive tackles and more
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State football never sleeps and even in the lull of the offseason there's plenty to discuss as Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham dive into the Bu...
The Beat: Evaluating two-man Ohio State quarterback battle heading into summer
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day doesn't seem close to naming a starting quarterback but how long can the battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienho...
The Beat: Ohio State stock watch as Austin Siereveld, CJ Hicks and others emerge for Buckeyes
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Beat: Ohio State stock watch as Austin Siereveld, CJ Hicks and others emerge for Buckeyes