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

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

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

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

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

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

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.