Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith shine bright most weeks but for the Buckeyes to handle business at Washington, that duo will need to stand out even more for Ohio State this weekend.

Welcome to Bold Predictions on The Austin & Birm Show as we prognosticate ahead of the Buckeyes 2025 Big Ten opener.

Ohio State coaches spent time on the road last week and offered a handful of new 2026 prospects that Buckeyes fans need to know, including Massillon (Ohio) Washington standout linebacker Ja'Dyn Williams, who is committed to Indiana.

Jeremy Birmingham is joined by Mick Walker of Lettermen Row to talk about those new offers and other recruiting stuff on Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show.

Ohio State football is on the road for the first time this season and The Austin & Birm Show is breaking down some of the key numbers and thoughts ahead of the big travel test at Washington.

Ryan Day and his Buckeyes met with the media on Wednesday night and following the press availability in Columbus, The Austin & Birm Show provided some Snap Judgments about the things they heard and saw at Ohio State.

Ohio State kicks off Big Ten play with a tough road trip to Washington and if the Buckeyes hope to come out of their next four games unscathed there will need to be a major step up from a handful of players, including Kenyatta Jackson and Eddrick Houston.

Ohio State is heading to Washington for its first time on the road in 2025 and Ryan Day is preparing for a 'battle' against the Huskies.

Following his Tuesday press conference, The Austin & Birm Show are giving a few Snap Judgments from the day's conversations.

Ohio State hits the road for the first time in 2025 and just days before the game at Washington, Ryan Day will meet with the media to discuss his team's off week and its preparation for the unique challenge presented by the Washington Huskies.

And with that game on deck, The Austin & Birm Show has questions about how the Buckeyes are getting ready for the road on the latest Talking Tuesday.

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Former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick join The Austin & Birm Show to talk about the Buckeyes upcoming tilt at Washington and how Ryan Day is preparing his team for the first road test of the 2025 season.

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After a weekend off, Ohio State may be looking at its upcoming schedule in a little bit of a different way thanks to some surprising performances and outcomes around the Big Ten.

And this weekend's trip to Washington may be a bit tougher than originally anticipated.

Ohio State has an off-week but the curiosity about the 2025 Buckeyes never takes a break and The Austin & Birm Show are opening up the mailbag for a Freaky Friday edition of The Beat.

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