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It's Friday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show and it's another mailbag edition of the podcast. This week, the guys answer questions about Ohio State press conferences, Arthur Smith, Heisman voting and more. 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 sponsor of Ohio State athletics. ⮞ Business Inquiries: [email protected] CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10TV Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WBNS10TV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbns10tv/?hl=en

There's no doubt that Jeremiah Smith is a great place to begin but there's a lot of work in front of Cortez Hankton as he begins year one as the Ohio State receivers coach. The 2026 position preview/reviews are underway on The Austin & Birm Show and today we're tackling the wide receivers after the departure of Brian Hartline. 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 sponsor of Ohio State athletics. CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10TV Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WBNS10TV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbns10tv/?hl=en

After a surprising 2025 season for the Ohio State ground game, Carlos Locklyn and the Buckeyes will have their work cut out for them this spring with key players missing from action. The latest position review/preview from The Austin & Birm Show dives into the wild situation unfolding at running back. 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 sponsor of Ohio State athletics. ⮞ Business Inquiries: [email protected] ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/

Ohio State coach Ryan Day hasn’t had a press conference since the season-ending loss in the Cotton Bowl, and his next one hasn’t officially been scheduled yet. But Day has been incredibly busy leading the offseason for the Buckeyes and will have plenty to discuss when he does get back in front of a microphone. Television’s Adam King has no shortage of questions when that moment arrives, and he previewed that possibility on TalKing Tuesday with Austin Ward. 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. CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10TV Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WBNS10TV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbns10tv/?hl=en

Ohio State football always leads to fun, casual conversations at Roosters Restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus! The Austin & Birm Show is joined by Bobby Carpenter, Justin Zwick and Roosters Nicole Cox for a spirited discussion about the Buckeyes as they attack their offseason with new coaches and changing philosophies in the new era of college football. It's fun and it's tasty ... wait that's just the Cheesy Bacon Wedges. CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10TV Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WBNS10TV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbns10tv/?hl=en

The mailbag has had multiple requests for insight on what Ohio State actually does during Mat Drills, so The Beat turned to somebody with first-hand experience with those legendary winter workouts. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren broke it down, shared some memories and then identified positions that need to make the most of this offseason stretch for the program on the Blitz. 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 sponsor of Ohio State athletics.

It's another Freaky Friday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show as the guys answer more viewer questions about all things Ohio State football ... and some things about beer and wrestling. 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 sponsor of Ohio State athletics. ⮞ Business Inquiries: [email protected] ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/

It's Thursday and that means there are three-plus thoughts on Ohio State football courtesy of The Austin & Birm Show as the guys review a chaotic January from a Buckeyes football perspective. 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 sponsor of Ohio State athletics. ⮞ Business Inquiries: [email protected] ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/

The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show begins their position review/previews with the quarterback position as Ohio State heads into year two with Julian Sayin under center. What's the biggest area of improvement for the Heisman finalist as he prepares to lead the Buckeyes again?

It's a later reveal than usual but the Buckeyes got their 2026 football schedule on Tuesday and it sets up a doozy of a year ahead for Ohio State football. The Austin & Birm Show are breaking down the upcoming slate on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.

It's a fun, casual conversation at Roosters Restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus with The Austin & Birm Show. Former Ohio State quarterback Justin Zwick and linebacker Bobby Carpenter join the show to give their perspective on the Buckeyes new offensive coordinator and how a returning Anthony Schlegel can impact winter workouts as the Buckeyes prepare for spring football 2026.

The biggest news of the offseason at Ohio State continues to dominate the conversation, and Television’s Adam King had plenty more questions on his mind about the hiring of Arthur Smith as the next offensive coordinator for the program. How the process played out, what impact Smith might have and the intrigue around the play-calling structure are all fascinating as the Buckeyes turn their attention fully to the 2026 season as January creeps to a close. 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 sponsor of Ohio State athletics.

Ohio State made a major move to bring in former NFL head coach Arthur Smith as its next offensive coordinator, expanding the staff to make room for him as the play-caller in the process. The Buckeyes have been aggressive early in the offseason, and Ryan Day sent a strong signal that the status quo isn’t acceptable in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down the hiring and the potential impact for Smith on 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 today to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Waterworks is a proud sponsor of Ohio State athletics.

Ohio State has its top linebacker target committed and that means James Laurinaitis is turning his attention to the next priority: AJ Randle. The junior linebacker from North Carolina joins The Austin & Birm Show to talk abut his process with Jeremy Birmingham on the latest edition of Talking Stuff. ⮞ Business Inquiries: [email protected] ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/

Ryan Day has another NFL head coach on his staff as the Buckeyes have made a move to hire Arthur Smith to be the new offensive coordinator at Ohio State. The Austin & Birm Show break down the decision on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.