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The Buckeye Show

Brandon Beam talks all things Ohio State athletics. The live experience airs weekdays from 6pm-8pm ET on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus. The Fan: Ohio's Sports Destination.

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    The Buckeye Show August, 17, 2026

    Happy Monday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with Ohio State being ranked #1 in the Preseason AP Poll. Is there a real competition for the backup QB job? Bo Jackson is starting to pick up steam at Training Camp. Television's Adam King joins us in studio to recap what down at The Match over the weekend. You can vote on the Heisman Winner in the College Football Pulse. According to Ryan Day, Julian Sayin is finding his voice. Ohio State is moving Senior Day to Week 1. #Buckeyes and more!

  2. 209

    The Buckeye Show August, 14, 2026

    Happy Friday! Tito and Patrick Murphy co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with why Tito missed Morning Juice this morning. Ohio State announced they are moving Senior Day to Week 1 of the season. How can Matt Patricia help Arthur Smith? We do Beers N Buckeyes with Tim May. Ohio State is ranked #1 in the SP+ rankings. A mix of football and basketball in the College Football Pulse. Will Howard has a strong start to the NFL Preseason, can he earn a spot? What Big Ten coaches are on the hot seat this season? #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show August, 13, 2026

    Happy Thursday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with a deep dive on the depth of the Ohio State Offensive Line. Austin got to talk with Matt Patricia today and we hear what he had to say. We settle the bet for The Golf Match with Television's Adam King. A lot is happening at LSU in College Football Pulse. The depth on the defensive end for Ohio State is deep. James Smith’s ability to flip the switch from happy and out-going off the field to violence on the field. #Buckeyes and more!

  4. 207

    The Buckeye Show August, 12, 2026

    Beam and JZ coming your way on a wet Wednesday evening. Austin and Birm join the show to talk camp. Joshua Perry joins to discuss everything he's been seeing at camp. Arthur Smith spoke to the media for the first time. Dave Biddle stops by the show

  5. 206

    The Buckeye Show August, 11, 2026

    Happy Tuesday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with all the crazy rainstorms Ohio is getting and how we are handling it. It's a Three Thoughts Tuesday centered around the Ohio State run game and Arthur Smith's play style. We go on the recruiting trail with Birm, and Television's Adam King joins us in studio. Northwestern got a terrific gift in the College Football Pulse. Kyle Whittingham and now Bryce Underwood are underplaying The Game. The annual Freaks List dropped, and we talk about why the list isn't dominated by Buckeyes. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show August, 10, 2026

    Happy Monday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with a recap of Ohio State Training Camp with some more takeaways. Julian Sayin looks like he's taking a step. What should we expect from Legend Bey? Over the weekend Ohio State landed a commitment from top QB Christopher Vargas, and we breakdown the addition. Joey McGuire had some things to say in the College Football Pulse. Jay Timmons’ emergence was very underrated. Jeremiah Smith has reached another level, which doesn't feel possible. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show August, 7, 2026

    Happy Friday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this Football Friday edition of the Buckeye Show. Another show full of Ohio State Football Training Camp reactions and takeaways. Devin McCuin shined with the WRs. How did becoming the Offensive Coordinator at Ohio State get on Arthur Smith's radar? The ACC could be disappearing sooner than you think in the College Football Pulse. What does the depth in the secondary look like? #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show August, 6, 2026

    Happy Thursday! Brandon Beam is in with Patrick Murphy for this edition of the Buckeye Show. A show full of Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 1 reactions and takeaways. What did the WR group look like behind Jeremiah Smith? How do they replace the defense from last season? We play a lot of sound from today from Ryan Day, Matt Patricia, and James Laurinaitis. Purdue's new AD took a shot at Indiana in the College Football Pulse. Stefan Krajisnik of Cleveland.com and the Buckeye Talk Podcast joined the show to give his thoughts from what he saw at Training Camp. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show August, 5, 2026

    Happy Wednesday! Brandon Beam is in with Justin Zwick for this edition of the Buckeye Show. It's the eve of Ohio State Football Training Camp! JZ gives us what his camp experience was like when at Ohio State. We do our weekly Wednesday chat with Austin Ward. Ryan Day joined the Pat McAfee Show and we listen to what he had to say there. A couple rookie Buckeyes are already making waves in the NFL. We dive into the Coaches Poll ranking in the College Football Pulse. We breakdown different storylines we're excited to see at Training Camp. What would we do if we got to call a drive in a College Football game? #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show August, 4, 2026

    Beam and Austin on a Tuesday spectacular. OSU is #1 in the Coaches poll to start the year. It's a Three Thoughts Tuesday with Austin. Plus, what difference will having a dedicated special teams coach make this year? Birm and television's Adam King join the show! And Dylan Raiola hates KoR...corn

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    The Buckeye Show August, 3, 2026

    Happy Monday! Brandon Beam is with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with excitement as Training Camp week is officially here. In the first hour we dive into Offensive storylines to watch for at Camp. It's a Three Thoughts Tuesday on a Monday with Austin; his thoughts are on the Ohio State Dudes of the Week. The Buckeye Basketball team is playing games in Puerto Rico, and we hear from Jake Diebler on how it's going on. The Notre Dame-USC rivalry is back in the College Football Pulse. In the second hour we breakdown the Defensive storylines to watch for at Camp. What former Buckeyes will be fascinating to watch in the NFL this season. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 31, 2026

    Brandon Beam and Pat Murphy recap the Big Ten Media Days. Beers and Buckeyes with Steve Helwagen of Bucknuts and The Sporting News' Bill Bender joins the show.

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    The Buckeye Show July, 30, 2026

    Happy Thursday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with Austin's big thoughts from Big Ten Media Days and his adventurous car ride with Birm. Chris Olave got extended by the Saints and we breakdown the paths of the four Ohio State WRs that have gotten extensions. Three Thoughts on a Thursday on when will Ryan Day make a decision on the offensive line. What if Power 4 programs could be sold? Curt Cignetti took some shots at the SEC in the College Football Pulse. Could Jeremiah Smith actually have gone to Alabama? What Austin is looking forward to the most at training camp. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 29, 2026

    Happy Wednesday! Brandon Beam is with Justin Zwick for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with some of our takeaways from Big Ten Media Days today. We do our weekly chat with Austin Ward to get his thoughts on Ohio State at Media Days today. Television's Adam King joins the show to give us what he took away from today. We hear what Ryan Day had to say at Media Days. ESPN's Strength of Schedule is swaying SEC in the College Football Pulse. Where’s Julian at heading into Year 2? We bring on Spencer Holbrook of Lettermen Row to give his perspective from Media Days today. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 28, 2026

    Beam and Justin Zwick on a Tuesday night. OSU announces a jersey patch sponsorship. Denzel Ward gets paid. Pre-Season All Big 10 awards announced. Plus Austin & Birm join the show live from Big 10 Media Days

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    The Buckeye Show July, 27, 2026

    Happy Monday! Matt Fontana and Austin Ward co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We are on the eve of Big Ten Media Days. We get Austin's thoughts on what he's looking forward to in Chicago. We go on the recruiting trail with Birm. Warde Manuel got a nice deal after stepping down at Michigan. A lot happened in Chapel Hill with Bill Belichick in the College Football Pulse. We got Austin's Three Thoughts on a Monday. Cris Carter has some high praise for Tavion St. Clair. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 24, 2026

    Tim May and Pat Murphy on a Friday night. OSU fan Lebron heads to Philly. Dillon Davis of the Delaware Gazette joins the show to talk all things OSU. ESPN plays video games. SEC coaches are saying silly things.

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    The Buckeye Show July, 23, 2026

    Beam and Pat Murphy on a Thursday. Jeremiah Smith has a chance to join an elite group of Ohio State players. WHAT IF for the 2026 OSU football sesaon. Nick Saban opens mouth, inserts foot. Plus, Tony Gereman talks OSU football 2 weeks from camp, and Adam Jardy joins to talk Buckeye Hoops!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 22, 2026

    Brandon Beam and Justin Zwick discuss the fallout of David Gabriel Georges commitment to Tennessee. Joshua Perry joins the show for reaction to everything in college football. Mick Walker from Letterman Row also joins in to give his thoughts on the upcoming football season.

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    The Buckeye Show July, 21, 2026

    Brandon Beam and Austin Ward break down where the Buckeyes stand in the race for the David Gabriel Georges commitment. Also, Jeremy Birmingham and TV's Adam King will join the show. Plus, what is the best all-time performance in football by a Buckeye?

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    The Buckeye Show July, 20, 2026

    Beam and Austin Ward on a Monday Night. Warde Manuel is out as AD of Michigan. The Buckeyes pick up another big commitment. Changes at the Schott. It's a Three Thoughts Tues....Monday..... And SEC and ACC coaches say silly things

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    The Buckeye Show July, 16, 2026

    Happy Thursday! It's an Austin and Birm edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with what is on our minds about Buckeye Football just three weeks away from Training Camp. The three of us were at Ohio State's Basketball practice today, and we give out what we took away from it. Mick Walker of Lettermen Row joins the guys in studio, and we go on the recruiting trail. Dabo Swinney and James Franklin had things to say at ACC Media Days today in the College Football Pulse. Ohio State released their Dudes of the Week. Should Anthony Thompson be the best player on the Ohio State Basketball team? #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 15, 2026

    Happy Wednesday! Matt Fontana and Justin Zwick co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We are 1 week away from the commitment from David Gabriel Georges, and we breakdown the battle between Ohio State and Tennessee. Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts joins the guys to talk about that looming commitment and the World Cup. Julian Sayin is rated as a top deep ball passer in College Football. Lots happening at ACC Media Days in the College Football Pulse. We dive into the transfers on the defensive side of the ball for Ohio State. We look at the top Big Ten games next season. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 14, 2026

    Austin and Television's Brandon Beam on a Tuesday night. Austin speaks with OSU's Jaylen McClain. It's a Three Thoughts Tuesday with Austin. Tom Herman gets a new job. Plus, Television's Adam King joins the show and Birm talks all things OSU!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 13, 2026

    Happy Monday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with Austin recapping his trip to Wyoming and encountering antelopes. We dive into the Michigan/Warde Manuel situation. Ohio State's schedule this season could be historically tough. Three Thoughts on a Monday around Jaylen McClain. Washington is in a lot of debt in the College Football Pulse. If we had to relegate 3 Big Ten programs, who would they be? Does old win now in college football? College Fantasy Football is back. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 10, 2026

    Brandon Beam and Pat Murphy pose the question of whether an Ohio State coach can win a Coach of the Year in the Big Ten. Tim May joins the show for Beers and Buckeyes. And there is a real, prestige worldwide situation brewing in college football.

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    The Buckeye Show July, 9, 2026

    Happy Thursday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open discussing who the real Hoop Head is on the show. Ohio State to play in an exhibition event with Cincinnati, Xavier, and Dayton, and we give our thoughts on it. We go on the recruiting trail with Mick Walker of Lettermen Row. Would you rather have Ohio State be named an unquestioned Team or the Decade or what they are now? Tampering could become legal in the College Football Pulse. We discuss if Jeremiah Smith will break all 3 Ohio State receiving records, and when he will do it. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 8, 2026

    Beam and Justin Zwick on a Wednesday spectacular. How close is Jeremiah Smith to the Triple Crown at Ohio State? What are the projections for Ohio State's season? Is there a fanbase crazier than OSU? Plus, Austin Ward drops by!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 7, 2026

    Austin and Beam on a Tuesday night show. What OSU games remind us of the US performance? Birm joins us in studio to talk all things Ohio State. Media days are upon us. And who's gonna get the ball the most this season?

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    The Buckeye Show July, 6, 2026

    Happy Monday! Brandon Beam co-hosts with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with a recap of Austin's trip to Alaska, his chaotic flight home, and the Marysville Marathon. The race for David Gabriel Georges is getting tight between Ohio State and Tuesday. We hear why you shouldn't be late for a practice at Ohio State. Television's Adam King joins the guys in studio. You can live in the Heisman House in the College Football Pulse. How much stock do we put into who was chosen for media days? PFF's Top 50 College Football players is full of Buckeyes. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 2, 2026

    Happy Thursday! Dylan Tyrer and Patrick Murphy co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with the USMNT's Round of 32 win, and we give our thoughts on the Jett Harrison commitment. Cortez Hankton hasn't skipped a beat in recruiting highly-rated WR recruits. Garrick Hodge joins the show to breakdown what Jett Harrison will bring to Columbus. We look at this years team and what players are underrated coming into the season. High expectations are set on CJ Carr and Notre Dame in the College Football Pulse. Could we see a jersey patch sponsor on Ohio State's uniforms in the near future? We chat Buckeye Football with Joey Kaufman. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show July, 1, 2026

    Happy Wednesday! Brandon Beam is in with Justin Zwick for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with the news of Jett Harrison committing to Ohio State, and we give our thoughts on that addition to the 2028 class. A live reaction to the news of Jaylen Brown getting traded to the Sixers. Julian Sayin gives his potential breakout candidates for this Ohio State football team. We chat with former Ohio State LB Joshua Perry. The NIL prices this summer could reach record numbers. The Pac-12 is BACK in the College Football Pulse. Where Ohio State's three biggest games rank in College Football. We talk Buckeye Recruiting with Spencer Holbrook. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 30, 2026

    Happy Tuesday! Brandon Beam is in with Patrick Murphy for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with Pat recapping his World Cup experience for us. Ohio State Football hired an NFL Scout, and we break that down. Pat takes us through the Ohio State transfers that left and how they are looking with their new teams this summer. We chat with Steve Helwagen as he was at Ohio State's basketball practice today. We look at potential Preseason Football All-Americans, plus what Ohio State players could come out of nowhere to earn those honors. 10 CFP Guarantees in the College Football Pulse. We talk World Cup with Neil Sika in studio, and Mick Walker joins the show to talk about Ohio State recruiting. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 29, 2026

    Happy Monday! Brandon Beam is with Justin Zwick for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with the news today of Five-Star Defensive Lineman Marcus Fakatou committing to Ohio State. We relive the 2021 Ohio State recruiting class, and breakdown the changes in eligibility in college athletics plus how it impacts Ohio State. We go on the recruiting trail with Birm. We chat about Big Ten games we are most looking forward to. John Mateer rebuilt his throwing motion in the College Football Pulse. Dudes of the Week. Tony Gerdeman joins the show. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 26, 2026

    Beam and Tim May for an hour on a Friday night. Jeremiah Smith makes history. We'll have some beers (and probably a lot of them) and Buckeyes with Pat Murphy live from the World Cup, and Dylan Tyrer drops by to preview the NHL draft!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 25, 2026

    Beam is back alongside Tim May on a Thursday night! Bruce heads to H-Town, the Woody needs renovating, and the NCAA makes some rule changes. Plus, what's Tim's big thoughts on this Buckeye Team?

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    The Buckeye Show June, 24, 2026

    Matt Fontana and DeVier Posey on a Wednesday night! NCAA Football 27 ratings are out. Jim Tressel receives a major honor. And what are Ohio State's best position groups heading into the fall.

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    The Buckeye Show June, 23, 2026

    Austin and Birm talk with Cleveland.com's Stefan Krasjnick about his thoughts on what he has seen out of the Buckeye workouts. Mick Walker also joined to talk about the last Official Visit weekend that just happened. And the guys debate who is the most exciting new starter on the offense and defense.

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    The Buckeye Show June, 22, 2026

    Matt Fontana and DeVier Posey on a Monday Night spectacular. Dusty May leaves TTUN. OSU makes some recruiting offers. DeVier talks about summer camps and workouts. Final official visits. And we prognosticate the Big 10!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 19, 2026

    Matt Fontana and Birm on a Friday night spectacular! Birm's got all your latest updates on OSU recruiting. Can Bo Jackson be a Top 10 National Running Back? And it's the final weekend of camp and recruiting visits!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 18, 2026

    Happy Thursday! This is an Austin and Birm edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with our takeaways from Ohio State Summer Camp. Jett Harrison has landed, and we talk about how his workouts went. 10TV's Adam king joins us in studio. Mick Walker of Lettermen Row talks recruiting with the guys in studio. The Protect College Sports Act is heading to the Senate Floor in the College Football Pulse. Jake Diebler invited us to practice today, and we breakdown what we saw. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 17, 2026

    Happy Wednesday! Matt Fontana and Justin Zwick co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with what's happening at Ohio State Summer Camp. We do our weekly chat with Austin Ward. Paul Finebaum thinks Ohio State has a better chance at winning the National Championship than missing the Playoff despite their schedule. Former Ohio State LB Joshua Perry joins the show. Lane Kiffin is calling his shot in the College Football Pulse. David Gabriel Georges cut his list of schools to 3 during the show, and it includes Ohio State. Hartline ranks Ohio State WRs he coached. Jake Diebler broke down how they built the backcourt for next season. We give US Open picks, #Buckeyes, and more!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 16, 2026

    Matt Fontana and Austin Ward on a Tuesday Night! Austin was out at OSU Summer Camp, we'll hear his thoughts. Birm joins the show to discuss the latest on the recruiting trail. The Brendan Sorsby saga comes to a conclusion, and the NFLPA supports a Senate Bill.

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    The Buckeye Show June, 15, 2026

    Matt Fontana and Pat Murphy on a Monday Night Spectacular. OSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Jake Diebler joins the show. We make an all OSU World Cup team. LJ Smith joins the 2026 basketball class. Football Recruiting Updates. And the Brendan Sorsby story just keeps on going.

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    The Buckeye Show June, 12, 2026

    Tito and Pat Murphy on a Friday spectacular. Who could be heading to the NFL draft in 2027? Phil Steele picks Buckeyes to his All-American teams. The latest on Brent Sorsby. Plus, Tim May joins the show!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 11, 2026

    Happy Thursday! Tito and Birm co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with ranking the top 25 Coaches in the College Football. Stewart Mandel of the Athletic joins the show and we get his thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby situation. We look at coaches that have the most to lose in 2026. The Big Ten will not prohibit schools from playing Texas Tech in the College Football Pulse. We make some predictions on win totals for teams in the Big Ten. Birm talks about why it's harder for players joining in the summer to make an immediate impact. #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 10, 2026

    Happy Wednesday! Matt Fontana and Justin Zwick co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with the guys talking about how we could be seeing a player holding out in College Football like NFL players hold out of OTAs. We dive into the latest on the Brandon Sorsby situation. Joshua Perry joins the show, and he gives us his thoughts on the entire situation. Ohio State Summer Camp is underway, and JZ talks about when he was going to recruiting camps. Lincoln Riley is hiring a Director of AI in the College Football Pulse. We break down the current state of College Athletics. What's next for Cortez Hankton in Year 1 at Ohio State? #Buckeyes and more!

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    The Buckeye Show June, 9, 2026

    Beam and Austin Ward on a Tuesday night spectacular. Ohio State announces the start of Fall Camp. Birm joins the show to discuss the first day of the summer session. Austin's Question of the Day talks offensive line. Plus, what is the fallout of the Brendan Sorsby situation? Also, Rhymer has questionable Pixar takes

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    The Buckeye Show June, 8, 2026

    Happy Monday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with how our week at the Memorial Tournament went and Ryan Day getting inducted into the New Hampshire Hall of Fame. We react to the news of Brendan Sorsby getting a ruling from a judge to give him eligibility. What does a fully healthy offensive line do for the growth in Ohio State’s offense? We go on the recruiting trail with Mick Walker of Lettermen Row. We do some buy/sell in the College Football Pulse. It's a Three Thoughts Monday taking us to Summer Camp at Ohio State. #Buckeyes and more!

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Brandon Beam talks all things Ohio State athletics. The live experience airs weekdays from 6pm-8pm ET on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus. The Fan: Ohio's Sports Destination.

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