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Talking Stuff: Ohio State commit Jordan Thomas is confident, ready to represent Buckeyes defense Jun 02, 2025

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Ohio State commitment Jordan Thomas joins The Austin & Birm to talk about his recruitment, his connection with the Buckeyes and more in the latest episode 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: Sonny Styles leads Ohio State as James Laurinaitis revamps Buckeyes linebackers room Jun 02, 2025

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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 direction of second-year linebackers coach James Laurinaitis.

The Beat: Ohio State recruiting hitting official visit season, three kick times announced May 30, 2025

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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. Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are breaking down the key storylines heading into a pivotal recruiting period for Ohio State.

The Beat: EA Sports puts Ohio State in spotlight as Buckeyes take over college football May 29, 2025

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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 & Birm.

The Beat: Kenyatta Jackson, Caden Curry and CJ Hicks must step up at defensive end for Ohio State May 28, 2025

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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 2024 success.

The Beat: Legendary Larry Johnson has to get most of out of Ohio State defensive tackles in 2025 May 27, 2025

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After a second national title with Ohio State, Larry Johnson may have his most daunting coaching task yet with the Buckeyes: replacing Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton in the middle of the Silver Bullets defense.

The Beat: Replacing key Ohio State departures, Texas turns down night game opportunity May 23, 2025

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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 hardest Buckeyes to replace and the right way to enjoy a Memorial Day cookout.

The Beat: Jermaine Mathews leads deep, talented group of Ohio State cornerbacks May 22, 2025

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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 position in 2025.

The Beat: Ohio State signee Jordyn Woods on his path to Columbus, Buckeyes add transfer quarterback May 20, 2025

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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 from the transfer portal.

The Beat: Ohio State cornerbacks, Sonny Styles Block 'O' chances and more May 20, 2025

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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.