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The Beat: Ohio State EQ behind the scenes as Buckeyes update look for 2026 and beyond May 26, 2026

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Kevin Ries, the Director of Football Equipment Services at Ohio State, joined The Austin & Birm Show to provide some insight into how the Buckeyes process to update jerseys looks and gives a little behind the scenes look at the equipment room of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. 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: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ 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: Ohio State-related questions on Buckeyes recruiting, coaching legacies, turf and more May 22, 2026

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Another off-season work week is ending but the passion for Ohio State football continues on The Beat as Austin & Birm talk about everything on the minds of Buckeyes fans with another Freaky Friday Mailbag. Want your question on the next show? Email us TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com. 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: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ 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: Ohio State game of this, that on Buckeyes roster with limited needs heading into 2026 May 21, 2026

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It's a Three Thoughts Thursday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show as the guys do a little thought experiment on the Ohio State roster and its current needs and how some former Buckeyes stars would fit into the plans for 2026. 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: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ 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: Evaluating Ohio State position, Ryan Day comments on expanded Big Ten CFP concept May 20, 2026

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The Big Ten is hosting league-wide meetings in California this week and the topic of college football expansion is something that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been speaking on publicly. On the latest edition of The Beat from The Austin & BIrm Show, the guys give their thoughts on a couple of the most interesting things Day said in a recent artlcle from Scott Dochterman of The Athletic. 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

The Beat: Evaluating why Ohio State isn’t opposing playoff expansion at Big Ten meetings May 19, 2026

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Television’s Adam King didn’t get an invitation to the Big Ten meetings, and neither did The Beat’s Austin Ward despite both covering Ohio State extensively all year long. They aren’t mad, but they did have plenty of questions for Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti, Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork and Buckeyes coach Ryan Day that probably won’t be answered for a while. That starts with the possibility of College Football Playoff expansion, which doesn’t seem like it would be ideal for Ohio State or the health of the sport. 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.

The Beat: Ohio State balancing tradition, innovation with new jerseys, plans for Horseshoe May 18, 2026

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The Buckeyes have unveiled five different jerseys that all will be worn this season, and the program is trying to thread the needle between honoring its history while still evolving with the times. The next mission is doing the same thing with the Horseshoe, and former Ohio State captain Zach Boren has ideas on both fronts as he chats with Austin Ward to start the week 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. 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 Live Show at Roosters: Evaluating Ohio State fashion choices, talking major new commitment May 18, 2026

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Ohio State decided to spend the last week releasing updated uniforms for the fanbase to drool over and it had The Austin & Birm Show thinking: what else can the Buckeyes do to update and innovate? That’s one of the primary talking points of today’s Live Show, a fun, casual conversation with former Buckeyes linebacker Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick as well as Roosters restaurants Nicole Cox. On the second half of the show, Birm broke down the latest commitment for the Buckeyes. And yes, there was great Roosters food as well. 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.

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag questions about player swaps, Jeremiah Smith draft spot and more May 15, 2026

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We’ve made it through another week on The Beat and The Austin & Birm Show are once again heading into the weekend by answer questions from viewers about whatever Ohio State topic is on their mind today. Want your question for next Friday’s mailbag? Send them to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com. 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.

The Beat: KJ Hill talks career path from Ohio State to NFL to first-coaching job at South Florida May 14, 2026

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A foundational member of Zone 6, former Ohio State wideout KJ Hill joins The Austin & Birm Show to talk about his unexpected career path that now sees him following in the footsteps of his former coaches and working to lead young men at South Florida. (AP photo: Michael Conroy) Want your question for next Friday’s mailbag? Send them to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com. 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: rick.rogala@10tv.com 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 Beat: Brian Hartline talks decision to leave Ohio State, his vision for building USF program May 13, 2026

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Former Ohio State offensive coordinator and receivers coach Brian Hartline sat down with The Austin & Birm Show for a discussion on his December departure from the Buckeyes, his vision for building the South Florida program and more on the latest episode of The Beat. Want your question for next Friday’s mailbag? Send them to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com. 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: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ 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/

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