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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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Latest episodes

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Ohio State's search for chaotic energy at Texas, plus the changes to Julian Sayin vs. Arch Manning

Does Ohio State football need a dose of chaotic energy from its freshmen when it visits Texas on Saturday? On this episode, Bill and Doug dive into the most interesting t

Sep 8
45 min

Ohio State feeling better/worse for Texas game? Legend Bey, Matt Patricia & more: Around the Shoe

It's No. 1 Ohio State at No. 5 Texas on Saturday, and Around the Shoe is here to break down how everyone is feeling about the Buckeyes after a Week 1 win over Ball State.

Sep 7
1 h 09 min

Ohio State beats Ball State live postgame reaction

The Ohio State Buckeyes won their Week 1 matchup against Ball State 56-3 on Saturday. Jeremiah Smith had 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Julian Sayin threw

Sep 5
38 min

Ohio State vs. Ball State preview and picks: Pace of play, tackling a big QB, Legend Bey return plan

It's an Ohio State vs. Ball State preview as Bill and Doug break down both sides of the ball, plus special teams, and then make their picks for the Buckeyes vs. the Cardi

Sep 3
53 min

Ohio State record and playoff predictions for 2026: Theories on the Buckeyes' season ahead

What will Ohio State's record be in the 2026 college football season and how far will the Buckeyes advance in the playoff? On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landi

Sep 3
1 h 06 min

Ohio State's 6-man receiver rotation, defensive line depth, and brotherhood comparisons for Week 1

Ohio State hosts Ball State in Week 1, and on Tuesday, Ryan Day and OSU players Carson Hinzman and Earl Little Jr. met with reporters. On this edition of The Bill and Dou

Sep 1
54 min

Ohio State Around the Shoe: Players to watch in Week 1, confidence level in Buckeyes as Natty team

The college football season is there, and that means Around the Shoe has an easier time coming up with topics. Ohio State hosts Ball State on Saturday, and on this episod

Aug 31
58 min

Ohio State preseason practice No. 17: Buying the Buckeyes offense and Jeremiah Smith's Heisman claim

Ohio State football finished its 17th practice of the season on Wednesday and the Buckeyes' seven captains met with reporters afterward. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises t

Aug 27
43 min

Ohio State Around the Shoe: Most interesting captains, defensive expectations and more Brock Boyd

Ohio State football is around the corner as Around the Shoe zeroes in on the Buckeyes' defense after focusing on the offense last week. On this episode, two more terrific

Aug 25
1 h 00 min

Ohio State preseason practice No. 15: What's up with O-line starters, Brock Boyd and backup QB?

Welcome back to The Bill and Show. Ryan Day held a news conference on Monday following Ohio State's 15th practice of preseason camp. Bill Landis was there and is now here

Aug 24
35 min

Ohio State preseason practice No. 13: Linebacker plans explained and is Jay Timmons undeniable?

The Ohio State Buckeyes took the field Thursday for practice No. 13 of the preseason, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis were there to talk with four players afterward t

Aug 20
39 min

Ohio State preseason practice No. 12: More Arthur Smith intel, and what is OSU's tight end standard?

The Ohio State Buckeyes held their 12th practice of the preseason on Wednesday, and Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises were there to talk to Buckeyes afterward. On this epis

Aug 19
40 min

Ohio State Around The Shoe: Setting expectations for Chris Henry Jr., Bo Jackson, Legend Bey

On this week's edition of Around The Shoe, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeInsiders.com for five questions about the Ohi

Aug 17
48 min

Ohio State preseason practice No. 7: How Matt Patricia says the Buckeyes' defense will fit together

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia spoke with reporters after Thursday's practice seven of the preseason for the Buckeyes. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis wer

Aug 13
47 min

Ohio State preseason practice No. 6: The Arthur Smith effect on Ohio State, Julian Sayin and tempo

The Ohio State Buckeyes had their sixth practice of the preseason on Wednesday, and afterward offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, receiver Brandon Inniss and center Carso

Aug 12
37 min

The real story of Kyle Whittingham's Ohio State hate answer, and how we accidentally did this

Since a nuanced answer at Big Ten Media Days, new Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham has been in the midst of college football chatter regarding his views on the Ohio State-

Aug 11
42 min

QB Christopher Vargas commits to Ohio State as an even bigger 5-star pledge than you realize

Christopher Vargas, a 5-star QB from Massachusetts in the Class of 2028, committed to Ohio State on Saturday. Bill and Doug are here to break down his skills, his future

Aug 8
35 min

Ohio State preseason practice No. 2: Devin McCuin pops, the offensive line shuffles and more

The Ohio State Buckeyes held their second practice of the preseason Friday and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis were there to take it all in. On this episode, they discuss

Aug 7
50 min

Ohio State preseason practice No. 1: The three challenges issued on the Buckeyes' first day of camp

Ohio State football opened preseason practice Thursday morning and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis were there to watch it all. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show,

Aug 6
37 min

College football national title talk: SEC not in top tier, the B1G team with nation's best roster

It's time to discuss college football's truly elite national title contenders, as Brett Ciancia, the man behind Pick Six Previews, joins The Bill and Doug Show. First u

Aug 5
43 min

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Where The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 11, 2026).

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What listeners say

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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.

adpatterson19 · Jan 2026

Easily the best, most thoughtful coverage on the beat. Will tell you what you need to know, even if it’s not what you want to hear.

KGinOhio · Dec 2025

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.

BBB bubbling · Dec 2025

Bill and Doug put on a show that is an excellent balance of entertainment and informative. They seem like genuinely great dudes who are sincerely passionate about serving the fans and their listeners.

06wiejo · Dec 2025

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