Austin Ward

Sports journalist and podcaster

Columbus, USA

About Austin

Austin Ward is a sports journalist and podcaster who covers college football for ESPN. He has been with ESPN since 2011 and has written for several publications, including The Columbus Dispatch and 10 Sports. Ward is known for his analysis and commentary on college football, particularly in the Big Ten Conference. He has also hosted several podcasts, including the ESPN College Football Podcast. Ward is a graduate of Ohio State University and has a strong following among college football fans.

Associated Podcasts

Lettermen Live: Ohio State Football Podcast

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THE Podcast: Ohio State Football News

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Recent Appearances

Ohio State at Wisconsin bold predictions, score picks, final preview | Ohio State Buckeyes football

Lettermen Live: Ohio State Football Podcast•Oct 17, 2025•19:47•host

Remaining questions for Ohio State football, what we know through three weeks

Lettermen Live: Ohio State Football Podcast•Sep 18, 2025•22:42•host

Austin Ward

About Austin

Associated Podcasts

Lettermen Live: Ohio State Football Podcast

THE Podcast: Ohio State Football News

Connect

Recent Appearances

Ohio State at Wisconsin bold predictions, score picks, final preview | Ohio State Buckeyes football

Remaining questions for Ohio State football, what we know through three weeks

Key Topics

TPD: Ryan Day doesn't slow down CJ Hicks hype train, Ohio State quarterbacks on track

THE Live Show: Ohio State quarterback mindset, pass rush roles and line issues to sort out

TPD: Ohio State embarks on big week of spring football with key evaluations ahead for Buckeyes

24Ever: Gee Scott Jr. talks up-and-down Ohio State career, national championship run, faith and more

Snap Judgments: Ohio State linebackers, safeties growing into new spots, excelling for Buckeyes

TPD: Marvin Harrison Jr on returning to Ohio State for Buckeyes pro day, life in the NFL and more

Kings of Columbus: What are Ohio State's Natty vibes this season? | Favorite Buckeye Sweet Sixteen

TPD: Handful of Ohio State NFL hopefuls have big opportunity to impress NFL at Buckeyes Pro Day

Birminology: Buckeyes offensive line commitments Max Riley, Sam Greer, Tucker Smith talk Ohio State verbals

Snap Judgments: Ohio State, Larry Johnson working through depth, confident in roster's ability

TPD: Brian Hartline takes reins of Ohio State offense with confidence, complementary pieces in place

THE Live Show: Key takeaways from Ohio State press conference, Buckeyes culture shining for recruits

TPD: Things we're wondering as Ohio State hits second week of spring football practice

Talking Stuff: Ohio State takes latest swing for Jackson Cantwell, recapping key Buckeyes visitors

TPD: Ohio State mailbag on Buckeyes basketball deficiencies, Jason Moore impact, QB talk and more

TPD: Ohio State quarterbacks, running backs look for leadership with new guys growing into key roles

Kings of Columbus: Julian Sayin, C.J. Stroud, J.T. Barrett and 1st-year Ohio State QB starters

Snap Judgments: Ohio State turns up intensity as Buckeyes wrap up practce No. 2 of spring football