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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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Big Ten beating SEC with talk after beating them on field; plus a future when Big Ten/SEC play more
Yesterday00:59:00Summary readyBig Ten Media Days wrapped up Thursday, and the conference should leave Chicago feeling like it is beating the SEC in perception after beating the SEC on the field on the way to the last three national titles. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti was more forceful in taking on the SEC and making a case for his league, and on this episode, Doug Lesmerises, Bill Landis and Matt Fortuna gave their final thoughts on this continuing battle between the leagues. The five main topics covered: • The Big Ten not being afraid to promote itself as a football power • The 24-team playoff discussion is proof of the Big Ten's growing strength • Are the Big Ten and SEC friends, enemies or frenemies? Doug asked the commissioner. • Petitti correctly pushed back on the idea that the depth in the SEC is better than the depth in the Big Ten • In a 24-team playoff, the Big Ten is ready to give up on conference championship games, which would hurt the SEC more Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.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 at Big Ten Media Day with Julian Sayin, Jaylen McClain, and Jeremiah Smith
2d ago00:37:42Summary readyBill and Doug are joined by Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, defensive back Jaylen McClain, and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith during Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Tune in for the latest from the Buckeyes as they prepare for the start of the season and hear their perspective on the rest of the conference going to another year where they are picked to win the Big Ten. 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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Ohio State edges Oregon as Big Ten preseason favorite in Bill and Doug Show poll: Around the Shoe
4d ago01:21:59Summary readyOhio State just beat out Oregon as the choice to win the Big Ten in 2026 in a poll of 46 writers and analysts conduced by The Bill and Doug Show. On this episode of Around the Shoe, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by Matt Fortuna of Theinsidezonemf.com and Audrey Snyder of Insidethelions.substack.com to break down the results of the full poll. 1. What does everyone think of the Buckeyes as the slight conference favorites, followed by Oregon, Indiana and USC? The full 1-18 poll is also revealed. 2. What team outside the Top 3 is most intriguing? 3. What do we think of a pretty even split of voters picking three or four Big Ten teams to make the playoff? 4. What did the voting for Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, won for the second straight season by Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith, tell us? 5. What the voting for Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, with Oregon's A'mauri Washington edging Minnesota's Anthony Smith and Oregon's Koe Perich, tell us? Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out billanddougshow.com. And prepare for even more Big Ten coverage this season from this group. More information will be coming soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryIs Michigan football normal? Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 13 on Bryce Underwood & more
1w ago00:57:03Summary readyOur Ohio State opponent previews come to an end on The Bill and Doug Show with a look at the last Buckeye foe of the regular season. It's the Week 13 matchup in Ohio Stadium against the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 28. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises did not invite an opposing beat writer to join the conversation for this episode because you may have noticed that Michigan reporters have been pretty busy covering the changes and problems in the UM athletic department. So Bill and Doug broke down the Wolverines themselves, discussing QB Bryce Underwood, a veteran offensive line, running backs Jordan Marshall and Savion Hiter, a revamped defense and the new coaching staff of head coach Kyle Whittingham, offensive coordinator Jason Beck and defensive coordinator Jay Hill. Plus they address a new question for a new era with the remnants of the Jim Harbaugh era (like Sherrone Moore) now gone: Will Ohio State personally hate the people of Michigan a little less? And what might that mean for The Game? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.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 defensive line recruiting; Buckeyes better shot at natty & more: Around the Shoe
2w ago00:57:36Summary readyIt's five more Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe after we took last week off. Two outstanding reporters covering the Buckeyes join the show as Bobby Gorbett of Buckeye Sports Bulletin and Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch stop by. They join Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises to discuss: • Whether Ohio State had a better national title shot last year or has it this year • Describing Ohio State's defensive line recruiting • Would you rather have an elite left tackle or elite defensive end? • What will the Buckeyes' defensive line rotation look like this season? • Anything you want to say about the World Cup, the Michigan situation, the start of SEC Media Days or the Odyssey Thanks for joining Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. To get more coverage of the Buckeyes, visit billanddougshow.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryWhat will swing Ohio State's season? 6 good and 6 bad things that will determine the Buckeyes' fate
2w ago01:14:33Summary readyWhat will make the difference between an Ohio State season in which the Buckeyes are a true national championship threat and a season in which Ohio State is good but loses a couple games and gets punted out of the playoffs early? This question came in from a subscriber at billanddougshow.com and on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises dove into both scenarios. First they each gave three things that will go right for the Buckeyes if they are a true natty threat. Then they each gave three things that could hold the Buckeyes back if they wind up as a good team but not one that is competing in the top echelon of the sport this season. For more Ohio State coverage, check out billanddougshow.com. And don't forget to catch Bill and Doug on their Ohio State trivia world tour, making these five stops on these five dates: 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.
SummaryWhat's happening at Michigan? And are the Wolverines behaving like an SEC school?
2w ago00:38:38Summary readyThe Bill and Doug Show checks in on the latest at Michigan, where a board of regents meeting on Thursday did not discuss the future of Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel. Between an $11 million independent report, not yet released, that was commissioned by the university, and a lawsuit filed by a fired former assistant coach alleging a coverup at the university, the Michigan athletic department continues to be a mess. Once upon a time, a 12-0 Ohio State football season in 2012 led by Urban Meyer pulled Ohio State out of its troubled times. Is there any chance new coach Kyle Whittingham could do the same for Michigan this season? Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. Visit billanddougshow.com for more coverage of the Buckeyes. And come see Bill and Doug host Ohio State football trivia live at one of five locations this summer, starting this Friday in Columbus. 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.
SummaryOhio State Schedule Preview Week 12: Is Nebraska happy with its place in college football?
2w ago00:45:32Summary readyIt's Game 11 and Week 12 of our Ohio State opponent preview as we dig into the Buckeyes' trip to Lincoln on Nov. 21. It's a look at Nebraska of this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, as Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are joined by Josh Peterson of the I-80 Club (https://www.youtube.com/@i80club) and other Nebraska-themed endeavors. The discussion runs from Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule, to the QB transfer of Dylan Raiola and addition of Anthony Colandrea, to the problems with the Nebraska run defense, to the future of the program and QB recruit Trae Taylor, a player the Buckeyes have liked. Thanks for Josh for his time and expertise. Make sure you catch up on all our Opponent Previews by clicking on that playlist. For more Ohio State content, visit billanddougshow.com. And we hope to see some of you this Friday at Endeavor Brewing in Columbus as the kickoff our Ohio State Trivia World Tour. Here are all the dates. 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.
SummaryOhio State Schedule Preview Week 11: Chip Kelly returns to the Shoe running Northwestern's offense
3w ago00:46:33Summary readyOhio State will host Northwestern on Nov. 14 in the 10th regular season game for the Buckeyes. It'll be a return to Ohio Stadium for new Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who won a national title as Ohio State's offensive coordinator in 2024. On this latest opponent preview on The Bill and Doug Show, Matthew Shelton of Wildcat Report in the On3 network shares his expertise on the Wildcats. How much of an impact will Kelly have? What should be expected of Michigan State transfer and new QB Aiden Chiles? How good might the skill positions be, led by receiver Griffin Wilde? What will be the effect of a new stadium on the Northwestern program? It's all that and more on the 10th opponent breakdown of the offseason. Thanks to Matt for his time and insight and thanks to you for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.com. Also 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.
SummaryOhio State Around the Shoe: Which Buckeyes will benefit most from the new 5-year eligibility rule?
4w ago01:09:17Summary readyThe NCAA changed its eligibility rules, ending the era of 6- and 7-year college football players, but opening everyone up to 5 full years of playing, with no more redshirts. On this Around the Shoe episode of The Bill and Doug Show, two great members of the Ohio State media join Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises to discuss this switch. It's Blake Biscardi and Marcus Hartman checking in on: • Overall thoughts on the rule change • The effect on Ohio State roster building • A player of the past we wish had 5 full years of eligibility • The current offensive player who will benefit most from the change • The current defensive player who will benefit Thanks to Marcus and Blake for their time and expertise. Thanks to you for joining Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, 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.
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