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The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk

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Ohio State Football
Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes
College Football Playoff
College Football
Ohio State University
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SEC
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Oregon
Jeremiah Smith
Indiana
Michigan
Julian Sayin
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Miami
Big Ten Conference
Notre Dame
Big Ten Championship
Texas A&M

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 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 Me... more

Around the Shoe is focusing on Ohio State recruiting this week, after the Buckeyes held the first of four day camps on Tuesday taht are bringing some of the best high school players in the country to Columbus. The Buckeyes will host three more day ca... more

Next up in our preview of Ohio State's 2026 opponents is a week six game against Maryland. The Terrapins will come to Ohio Stadium on Oct. 10 between the Buckeyes' road trips to Iowa and Indiana. Does that make this a trap spot? Probably not. But Mar... more

Congress held hearings for the Protect College Sports Act on Wednesday, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are here to talk about it. Seems like there is still a lot of posturing going on, as the Big Ten and SEC came out against the Act as written, ... more

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Garrick Hodge
Recruiting expert from Bucknuts (247Sports network)
Bucknuts / 247Sports
Episode: Ohio State recruiting on David Gabriel Georges, Brady Edmunds, class rating & more: Around the Shoe
Ahmed Ghafir
From insidetheblackandgold.com
insidetheblackandgold.com
Episode: Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 6: Maryland is young, talented, and could jump up and get someone
David Eickholt
Insider who covers Iowa football
HawkeyeInsider / 247Sports Iowa
Episode: Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 5: Iowa has defensive questions, but upset Buckeyes on last visit
Chimdi Chekwa
Former Buckeye, Bleav in Buckeyes guest
Bleav in Buckeyes
Episode: Ohio State Around the Shoe: Michigan game future in an expanded playoff, Tressel Era vs. Meyer Era
Bryant Browning
Former Buckeye, Bleav in Buckeyes guest
Bleav in Buckeyes
Episode: Ohio State Around the Shoe: Michigan game future in an expanded playoff, Tressel Era vs. Meyer Era
Adam Rittenberg
ESPN college football writer
ESPN
Episode: The Big Ten-SEC battle over depth, coaching and perception, and the key team in the discussion
Jeremy Werner
Journalist covering Illinois; Illini Inquirer
Illini Inquirer, 24-7 Sports Network
Episode: Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 4: Bret Bielema, love him or hate him, shakes it up at Illinois
Tony Gerdeman
Buckeye Weekly host and Ohio State football media member
Buckeye Nation / Buckeye Weekly
Episode: Ohio State Around the Shoe: Jim Tressel legacy, Terrelle Pryor=Wemby, SEC meetings reactions
Tom Orr
Buckeye Weekly host and Ohio State football media member
Buckeye Weekly
Episode: Ohio State Around the Shoe: Jim Tressel legacy, Terrelle Pryor=Wemby, SEC meetings reactions

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 261 ratings
  • 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
    Canadaa month 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 States2 months ago
  • “Journalists”

    Buckeye jock sniffers.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rhineland Rhino
    Canada5 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 States6 months ago
  • The Best

    Love the mix of ball talk, humor , insight/opinion .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cmick11
    United States6 months ago

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The Big Ten-SEC battle over depth, coaching and perception, and the key team in the discussion
Q: Which teams best illustrate the Big Ten's depth versus SEC's depth this season?
Teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State, Washington, and USC shape the top and middle tiers; the discussion emphasizes the Big Ten's improving coaching depth and the SEC's lingering perception of depth in its middle and bottom tiers.
The Big Ten-SEC battle over depth, coaching and perception, and the key team in the discussion
Q: What is the practical impact of depth debates on committee decisions for a 12-team playoff?
While depth is a talking point and influences perception, the selection committee also weighs head-to-head results, strength of schedule, and the overall body of work; depth matters more as a contextual factor when comparing near-spot teams.
Ohio State schedule preview Week 3: Kent State coach Mark Carney joins to talk bounceback season
Q: Should Michigan be treated differently in terms of uniforms, and what is the stance on wearing home vs away looks in that game?
The consensus is that for the Michigan game both teams should wear their home uniforms when possible, avoiding a full black or all-white clash, to honor the legacy of the rivalry and maintain visual clarity on TV.
Ohio State schedule preview Week 3: Kent State coach Mark Carney joins to talk bounceback season
Q: What is the recommended usage of the alternate uniforms for 2026 and beyond?
The panel suggests a balanced approach: use the all-black, all-white, and all-scarlet alternates sparingly, roughly 25 percent of the time, while keeping the core uniforms for the majority of games to maintain identity and tradition.
Ohio State spring game players to watch, Tavien St. Clair expectations: Around the Shoe
Q: What do you think about the spring roster and the transfer portal window?
The panel discusses moving to a single window, the calendar disruption, and how spring practice should be used to evaluate players before any roster reshaping, with consensus that the current setup is chaotic and possibly misaligned with modern college football.

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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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2. Ahmed Ghafir
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