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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... more

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Ohio 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 Thei... more

Our 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 ... more

It'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. The... more

What 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 ... more

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Josh Peterson
Sports radio host and Omaha media figure, guest for Nebraska preview
On Sportsman Like Conduct; The I-80 Club
Episode: Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 12: Is Nebraska happy with its place in college football?
Matt Shelton
Northwestern beat writer for Wildcat Report
Wildcat Report (On3 Network)
Episode: Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 11: Chip Kelly returns to the Shoe running Northwestern's offense
Tyson Alger
Ducks reporter covering Oregon for lookouteugenespringfield.com
Lookout Eugene Springfield
Episode: Is this 2026 Oregon team Natty or Bust like the 2024 Buckeyes? Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 10
Tyler Shoemaker
TShoe, betting analyst and friend of Zak Biggs
TShoe Index
Episode: Around the Shoe: Is Ohio State's win total an overreaction? Plus Big Ten over-unders & natty talk
Zak Biggs
Coach Biggs, betting analyst and collaborator with TShoe
Coach Biggs / TShoe Index
Episode: Around the Shoe: Is Ohio State's win total an overreaction? Plus Big Ten over-unders & natty talk
Ross Bjork
Athletic Director of Ohio State
The Ohio State University
Episode: Ohio State's football future: Stadium plans, revenue plans, dealing with Congress and more
Ryan Kartje
LA Times reporter covering USC
Los Angeles Times
Episode: Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 9: Lincoln Riley's chance in Year 5 at USC -- is it now or never?
Chris Wilds
Co-host of The Ohio Podcast, Buckeye-focused media figure
The Ohio Podcast
Episode: Toughest Ohio State game? Reasons for optimism and pessimism for Buckeyes' future: Around the Shoe
Grace Ybarra
CrimsonCast host and IU content creator
CrimsonCast
Episode: Ohio State vs. Indiana will be Hoosiers' biggest home game ever: Buckeyes Schedule Preview Week 7

Hosts

Doug Lesmerises
Host of The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk; seasoned OSU beat reporter with on-the-ground experience.
Bill Landis
Co-host of The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk; OSU beat writer with Ivy League-like analysis and strong roster insight.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 264 ratings
  • The Best

    Bill and Doug deliver preeminent Buckeye — and national college football — coverage (but scary-bad dining takes :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike from SLO
    United States2 months ago
  • False titling

    They claim in a recent episode to have talked to Julian Sayin and imply that the interview is included in the episode “inside Ohio State practice”.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    thesimpletruths
    Canada3 months ago
  • Top Buckeye Pod

    Easily the best Buckeyes football pod out there. I especially love “Around the Shoe” every week when they bring on other reporters on the beat to get different perspectives.

    Shoutout to Nick the Intern

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBB bubbling
    United States4 months ago
  • “Journalists”

    Buckeye jock sniffers.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rhineland Rhino
    Canada6 months ago
  • THE Best

    By a mile the best college football coverage let alone Ohio State coverage! Thank you for giving me a national college football outlet other than ES(EC)PN! High quality, insightful, and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adpatterson19
    United States7 months ago

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Is this 2026 Oregon team Natty or Bust like the 2024 Buckeyes? Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 10
Q: Tell the folks where they can find your work right now.
Tyson explains he's covering the Ducks for Lookout Eugene Springfield and highlights the local Eugene–Springfield coverage, as well as the I-5 Corridors Traffic Report podcast.
Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 9: Lincoln Riley's chance in Year 5 at USC -- is it now or never?
Q: How much will Luke Wayfold and the 2026 recruiting class impact USC this year?
The top-heavy class has immediate contributors in the mix, and while not every freshman will play, the depth and talent at the top end are expected to accelerate USC's ceiling this season, potentially easing the burden on Maiava.
Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 9: Lincoln Riley's chance in Year 5 at USC -- is it now or never?
Q: What's your read on Gary Patterson's influence as USC's defensive coordinator compared to last year?
Patterson brings a strong pedigree and a different scheming approach; the matchup with talented OSU playmakers will test how well USC can blend Patterson's systems with the established offense under Riley, and the early returns suggest a positive shift, though it remains to be seen on the field.
Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 9: Lincoln Riley's chance in Year 5 at USC -- is it now or never?
Q: How much of a factor is Jayden Maiava in this season's outcome, given his development and the surrounding talent?
Maiava has the potential to be a dynamic game-changer if he minimizes mistakes, leverages play-action, and benefits from a stronger rushing game, but he'll need to translate spring and early-season promise into consistent execution across multiple tough environments.
Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 9: Lincoln Riley's chance in Year 5 at USC -- is it now or never?
Q: What do you make of that stretch of games before the Ohio State matchup, especially the trips to Penn State and Wisconsin?
The stretch is pivotal; it will test USC's resilience, depth, and adaptability on the road, and it could set the tone for momentum into the Ohio State game depending on how they handle travel fatigue and quality opponents.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran Ohio State football analysts deliver a mix of in-depth Xs-and-O takes, roster and Dev depth analysis, and wide-ranging college football discussion with a Buckeye focus. Episodes frequently feature roundtable debates on quarterback development, roster turnover, and spring game insights, often weaving in interviews with beat writers and national contributors to provide local context and broader national perspective. A standout pattern is the blend of sharp, data-driven analysis with accessible banter and fan-focused storytelling, plus regular sponsorship segments that keep the pacing lively. The show often surfaces deep dives on OSU depth charts, opponent scouting, and realignment-era implications, making it helpful for listeners ... more

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