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The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk
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The Ohio State Buckeyes are the most interesting team in college football, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis love talking ball and having fun with the fans of the defending national champions. Doug and Bill combine for more than three decades of on-the-ground experience covering Ohio State, and they've been talking Buckeyes on podcasts since 2015. On The Bill and Doug Show, the goal is to have a good time, provide insight, look at the big picture of college football, put fans first and fight Southern CFB bias. Thanks for riding with us.
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College football's 10 best coordinator combos: Ohio State and Indiana, and then who?
3d ago01:05:58Summary readyIt's a college football draft of the best coordinator combos in the power four conferences, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis look at the best offensive-defensive mind melds in the nation. Honestly ... it was kind of hard to find 10 great combinations. This way of looking at things has a major impact on your view of the national title race. Where do Ohio State, Indiana, Notre Dame, Georgia, Miami and other natty contenders fit in the coordinator mix? Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. Visit billanddougshow.com for more Ohio State coverage. Also, come see Bill and Doug live on their Ohio State Trivia Tour: July 17: Endeavor Brewing, Columbus, OH -- 7 PM July 28: The Butcher's Tap, Chicago, IL -- 7 PM Aug. 7: TJ Chumps, Huber Heights, OH -- 7 PM Aug. 20: RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom, Cincinnati, OH -- 7 PM Aug. 27: Panini's Bar & Grill, Brunswick, OH -- 8 PM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryJett Harrison's commitment, Cortez Hankton and the future of Ohio State receiver recruiting
4d ago00:48:31Summary readyJett Harrison, a 5-star receiver in the Class of 2028 and the younger brother of Marvin Harrison Jr. has committed to Ohio State, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are here to discuss it. What does this say about the job Cortez Hankton is doing as the replacement for Brian Hartline at receivers coach? What does this mean for the future of Ohio State receiver recruiting? And who's up for a 2028 Ohio State starting lineup of three 5-star receivers? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, visit billanddougshow.com. And check out Bill and Doug on their Ohio State Trivia World Tour on the following dates at locations around Ohio and in Chicago. July 17: Endeavor Brewing, Columbus, OH -- 7 PM July 28: The Butcher's Tap, Chicago, IL -- 7 PM Aug. 7: TJ Chumps, Huber Heights, OH -- 7 PM Aug. 20: RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom, Cincinnati, OH -- 7 PM Aug. 27: Panini's Bar & Grill, Brunswick, OH -- 8 PM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryMarcus Fakatou and Ohio State's renewed defensive line recruiting strategy
5d ago00:51:46Summary readyWith the commitment of Top 50 recruit Marcus Fakatou, Ohio State has built an elite defensive line in its 2027 recruiting class, with another major addition potentially on the horizon. In this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises delve into the Buckeyes' strategy, how this D-line group compares to the Buckeyes' 2021 D-line crop, whether this is a trend or a one-year change, and how they would make a pie chart of luck, resources and Larry Johnson to describe why this group has come together. Thanks as always, and visit billanddougshow.com for more Ohio State coverage. Also, come see Bill and Doug live on their Ohio State Trivia Tour: July 17: Endeavor Brewing, Columbus, OH -- 7 PM July 28: The Butcher's Tap, Chicago, IL -- 7 PM Aug. 7: TJ Chumps, Huber Heights, OH -- 7 PM Aug. 20: RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom, Cincinnati, OH -- 7 PM Aug. 27: Panini's Bar & Grill, Brunswick, OH -- 8 PM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryIs this 2026 Oregon team Natty or Bust like the 2024 Buckeyes? Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 10
6d ago00:47:26Summary readyThe preview of Ohio State football opponents marches on as The Bill and Doug Show gets to game No. 9 and Week 10 on Nov. 7 against the Oregon Ducks. The Buckeyes and Ducks are both in the top tier of national title contenders, and there are some things about Oregon -- including the idea of several veterans putting off the NFL to stay for one more season -- that reminds you of 2024. On this episode, Tyson Alger of https://lookouteugene-springfield.com joins to share his knowledge as a reporter who has covered Oregon for more than a decade. From Dan Lanning to quarterback Dante Moore to lots of interesting skill players to maybe the best defensive line in the country to two new coordinators, there's a lot to cover with the Ducks before they get to the Shoe. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. Check out their writing and more of their subscriber exclusive podcasts at billanddougshow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryAround the Shoe: Is Ohio State's win total an overreaction? Plus Big Ten over-unders & natty talk
1w ago00:57:35Summary readyAround the Shoe is back talking five college football topics, but with a bit of a betting angle this week. Joining Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are one old friend and one new friend from TShoeIndex.com, as Tyler Shoemaker (old) and Zak Biggs (new) share their insight. Exciting news -- get ready for TShoe to be joining The Bill and Doug Show on a weekly basis in the fall. For now, the topics discussed were: • Our descriptions of Ohio State's win total of 9.5 • A team that stands out among the seven national title favorites -- Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas, Georgia, Indiana, Oregon and Miami • A Big Ten team we like to go over its win total • A Big Ten ten we like to go over under its total • One more national win total bet we like, over or under Thanks as always for joining Around the Shoe. Check out more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug at https://billanddougosu.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryOhio State's football future: Stadium plans, revenue plans, dealing with Congress and more
2w ago01:21:56Summary readyOhio State athletic director Ross Bjork met with reporters on Thursday morning, and The Bill and Doug Show is here to distill and discuss what Bjork said on two fronts. First, it's the big-picture look at the sport, Ohio State's need to look out for itself, where it might draw the line on Congress pushing things too far, and what the future of paying players looks like. Then it's a look at what is happening at Ohio State when it comes to renovating the football practice facility, other athletic facilities and, potentially, Ohio Stadium. Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Buckeye content from Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises, check out billanddougosu.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryOhio State Schedule Preview Week 9: Lincoln Riley's chance in Year 5 at USC -- is it now or never?
2w ago00:43:54Summary readyThe latest Ohio State opponent preview takes The Bill and Doug Show to the eighth game of the season in Week 9, as the Buckeyes will be coming off their only off week. Following a roadtrip to Indiana and that break, Ohio State will head to the West Coast to visit the USC Trojans on Oct. 31. Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times joined Bill and Doug to discuss Riley's status; USC's No. 1 recruiting class for for 2026 and how much those freshman will play; new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson; replacing star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane; and Heisman candidate quarterback Jayden Maiava. Thanks to Ryan for his time and expertise, and thanks to you for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more OSU coverage from Bill and Doug, check out https://billanddougosu.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryToughest Ohio State game? Reasons for optimism and pessimism for Buckeyes' future: Around the Shoe
2w ago01:08:02Summary readyWe are back talking five Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe. Sorry we didn't have an episode last week. As always, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two outstanding media members. This time it's two hosts from The Ohio Podcast in Eric Boggs and Chris Wilds. The questions answered by Eric, Chris, Bill and Doug were: • What's the biggest reason to be optimistic about Ohio State's football future? • What's a reason to be concerned about Ohio State's football future? • What is Ohio State's toughest regular season game for 2026? • Ohio State's tough schedule -- like it or not? • How interested are you in the congressional discussion around college football? Thanks as always for joining Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit https://billanddougosu.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Does Ohio State or Notre Dame football have a better future? Inside CFB future rankings
2w ago00:57:00Summary readyThis episode is a look at which college football programs are best positioned to be winning two years from now. Adam Rittenberg wrote a story for ESPN.com last week ranking all 68 power conference teams two years out, and on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, he joins Doug Lesmerises to debate the Top 10. Adam spent five months on his list, while Doug spent five minutes on his. So who is right? Adam said the top spot came down to Notre Dame vs. Ohio State -- what are the pros and cons for each side? Plus discussion on Indiana, Clemson, Texas Tech, Michigan, Texas and other major CFB teams and where they will be two years from now. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out https://billanddougosu.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryOhio State vs. Indiana will be Hoosiers' biggest home game ever: Buckeyes Schedule Preview Week 7
3w ago00:49:10Summary readyOhio State vs. Indiana was a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown in the Big Ten Championship game last season. The Hoosiers won and went on to a 16-0 season and the national title. The rematch will come in Week 7 in 2026 as the Buckeyes visit the Hoosiers in Memorial Stadium on Oct. 17. As part of their breakdown of every Ohio State regular-season game, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises tackled this matchup with the help of two outstanding experts on Indiana from CrimsonCast, the longest-running podcast covering Indiana sports. Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio shared their time and expertise to discuss head coach Curt Cignetti, defensive coordinator Bryant Haines, new quarterback Josh Hoover, and interesting receiving group and offensive line, and why this game should be the biggest game in the 66-year history of Memorial Stadium. Make sure to check out the other previews in this feed for the Buckeyes' games against Ball State, Texas, Kent State, Illinois, Iowa and Maryland. Also check out CrimsonCast on YouTube, podcast feeds and Substack for more great Indiana coverage. For more on the Buckeyes, visit https://billanddougosu.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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