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Talking Stuff: Luke Fahey commits to Ohio State, breaks down decision, family ties to Ohio and more Jul 03, 2025

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Ohio State has its 2026 quarterback commitment as California gunslinger Luke Fahey picks the Buckeyes. The latest OSU verbal talks about his decision, his Ohio roots and more with The Austin & Birm Show on the latest edition of Talking Stuff. CONNECT 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: Jeremiah Smith quotes show confidence rooted in Ohio State response, not arrogance Jul 03, 2025

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Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith made headlines this week for a number of reasons but his comments about the Buckeyes rivalry with Michigan weren't rooted in arrogance or disrespect. That's one of the three thoughts on this Thursday on The Austin & Birm Show and the latest episode of The Beat.

The Beat: Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia to provide real impact for Buckeyes in 2025 Jul 02, 2025

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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 impact Ohio State more than people think.

The Beat: Ohio State tabs Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs and JJ Smith to represent Buckeyes in Vegas Jul 01, 2025

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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 right choices to represent Ohio State in Las Vegas when the Big Ten hosts it annual Media Days. CONNECT 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 position in EA Sports NCAA 2026, whether its right or wrong for 2026 Buckeyes Jun 30, 2025

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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 Sports NCAA 2026 and whether or not they're fair to the Buckeyes. Plus, a few thoughts on--again-- on the Ohio State NIL approach after a frustrating weekend of recruiting news. CONNECT 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 commit Khary Wilder ready to become national name after MVP performance Jun 27, 2025

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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 week's Rivals 5-Star Challenge. Plus, a handful of Buckeyes recruiting targets are set to make college decisions and Birm breaks down the latest Ohio State buzz.

The Beat: Aaron Thomas commits to Ohio State, newest Buckeyes talks about his decision Jun 26, 2025

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Ohio State added a new commitment late Wednesday night as three-star offensive tackle prospect Aaron Thomas, a Florida State legacy, has picked the Buckeyes. He joined The Austin & Birm Show to talk about his decision with Jeremy Birmingham for 10TV+, 10TV and 97.1 The Fan in Columbus.

The Beat: Ohio State continues to benefit from mental and physical toughness shown by Carson HInzman, Peyton Pierce Jun 25, 2025

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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 ... yet. Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham break down the value of guys like Carson Hinzman and Payton Pierce—alongside national names like Caleb Downs—for Ohio State's football program.

The Beat: Ohio State offensive coaches will face different challenges for Jeremiah Smith in 2025 Jun 24, 2025

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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 Brian Hartline's playcalling adventure may be one of the bigger questions they'll face. Austin Ward and Adam King of 10TV are talking about that on a Talking Tuesday episode of The Beat.

The Beat: Ohio State recruiting buzz, updates from big Buckeyes official visit weekend Jun 23, 2025

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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 Columbus. It's not all great news as the Scarlet and Gray try and navigate the new landscape of recruiting and build on their No. 4-ranked recruiting class.

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