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Austin & Birm

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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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Yesterday · 37 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
Wednesday · 12 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
Wednesday · 28 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
Tuesday · 15 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
Tuesday · 27 min
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 makes this a TalKing Tuesday on The Beat, and Television’s Adam King helped get set for the day ahead while chatting with Austin Ward. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
Monday · 41 min
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. 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
Monday · 30 min
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 breaks it all down on the heels of the blowout win over Kent State in a Boren Blitz on The Beat with Austin Ward. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
Saturday · 24 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 18 · 24 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 18 · 51 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 17 · 29 min
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. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 16 · 10 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 16 · 26 min
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. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 15 · 15 min
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. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 15 · 32 min
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 it with a TalKing Tuesday with Television’s Adam King. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 14 · 45 min
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 fellas to give their thoughts on how the Scarlet and Gray come back from the disappointing letdown. 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. AP Photo/Eric Gay
September 14 · 25 min
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 what went wrong in the shocking fourth-quarter failure against the Longhorns in a Boren Blitz on The Beat with Austin Ward. AP Photo/Eric Gay
September 13 · 16 min
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. Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com
September 11 · 21 min
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.
September 11 · 41 min
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.

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