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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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Around the Shoe is Around the Big Ten this week, as the conversation expands from beyond Ohio State football to everything that's happening in the conference. On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by Audrey Snyder of Inside the Lions (insidethelions.substack.com) and Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone (insidezonemf.com) to talk about a wide array of Big Ten topics. * How would you grade the Big Ten coaching hires this offseason? * How many Big Ten teams are legit playoff contenders? * Who is the Big Ten dark horse in the College Football Playoff race? * How sure are you that Indiana will continue to be for real? * Who is a player that will really affect the Big Ten race this season? Thanks to Audrey and Matt for their time, and thanks to you for joining us on The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out billandougosu.substack.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Big Ten floated a 24-team College Football Playoff proposal to its schools, as reported by ESPN.com on Friday. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down the parts that don't make sense, and some of the parts that do. The questions: * What do we think of eliminating conference championship games? * What of this new playoff path for the top eight seeds? * Would this encourage teams to schedule strong non-conference games? * How many teams not worthy of the playoff would make it? * Is this another example of the Big Ten finding a way to fight against the perception that the SEC is better? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, 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.
It's a detour toward basketball as Around the Shoe becomes Around the Schott this week. Joining Bill Landis to discuss Ohio State basketball (Doug is just hosting) are two outstanding reporters who cover OSU hoops: Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch and Connor Lemons of Land-Grant Holy Land. The topics covered on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show: * What are the Buckeyes chances of making the NCAA Tournament? * Who is the most important player the rest of the way? * Where does Ohio State rank among Big Ten basketball programs? * How would you describe the Buckeyes not making the Sweet Sixteen since 2013? * If you could change one thing about Ohio State basketball, what would it be? Thanks to Adam and Connor for their time and expertise, and thanks to you for joining another episode of The Bill and Doug Show. We'll get back to football next week. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, 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.
Ohio State's new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, spent the last two years calling plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bill Landis is joined on this episode of The Bill & Doug Show by Alan Saunders, who covers the Steelers for SteelersNow.com, to learn more about the Buckeyes' new play-caller. They discuss Smith's offense, the strengths and weaknesses, how he uses star players and how he might relate to college athletes. Alan provides an update on some OSU guys in Pittsburgh at the end. Thanks for watching and listening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
After a big transfer portal season, both in and out, for the Ohio State Buckeyes in January, The Bill and Doug Show takes a step back. On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis make their lists for the 10 biggest transfer additions for the Buckeyes since Ryan Day took over as head coach in 2019, and their three biggest transfer losses. These lists should tell us something about how to think of this new transfer class. For more OSU coverage from Bill and Doug, 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.
It's another set of Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two members of the Ohio State media throng to break down the Buckeyes. The two great guests this week: Jonah Booker of Bucknuts and Chase Brown of Eleven Warriors. The subjects covered: * What are the chances Ohio State goes 12-0 in the 2026 regular season against a tough schedule? * Grading the hire of special teams coach Robby Discher * What does it mean that Ohio State has 12 assistant coaches now? * Suggestions for the future of the spring game, which has been set for April 18 this year * What have your nicknames been? Thanks to JBook and Chase for their time and expertise, and thanks to you for joining Around the Shoe. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at 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.
Ohio State's full schedule for the 2026 season was revealed on Tuesday night, including a back-to-back against USC and Oregon as part of a difficult back half of the schedule. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises run through all the games and give their early picks for how they think the Buckeyes' season will turn out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What does the future hold for Ohio State as it balances two 5-star quarterbacks in back-to-back classes in Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair? While The Athletic presented a recent story headlined "Why don’t college football programs develop quarterbacks anymore?" Ohio State still plans to do that. Should Ohio State continue that plan as a possible exception to the rule in an era of more transfer QBs? Or should Ohio State more frequently look to the portal for quarterbacks like so many other teams? And beyond the portal, how will the Buckeyes handle having two quarterbacks on the roster like Sayin and St. Clair, when so many quarterbacks in St. Clair's recruiting class have already made moves? Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break it all down on the latest episode of The Bill and Doug Show. For more of their OSU coverage, 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.
It's another five Ohio State and college football topics on Around the Shoe as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two media guests to discuss the Buckeyes. On this episode, Doug and Bill welcome Colton Denning of 2stripescpd.com. He's an Ohio State fan who covers all of college football and makes great YouTube videos. And back for a return visit is Andy Anders, who covers everything Ohio State for elevenwarriors.com. The topics discussed: * Rating Ohio State's hiring of Arthur Smith as OC on a scale of 1-100 * Finding ways to describe how much coordinators matter to college football teams * Fixing either left tackle, kicker or OC for the 2025 season -- what would you pick? * Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the NFL and where he ranks among the Buckeyes' best pro receivers * Rather play a big game in snow or a dome? Thanks as always for joining us on Around the Shoe. For more Ohio State coverage from Doug and Bill, check out their substack at 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.
Ohio State hired a new offensive coordinator on Saturday night and it's Arthur Smith, who was most recently the play caller for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith was also the head coach of the Tennessee Titans for three seasons, but now he will run the Buckeyes' offense for Ryan Day in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ohio State is viewed as college football's No. 1 team for 2026 by some of the early rankings, but not all of them. On this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises look at the teams most often in the preseason Top 5 lists, how the Buckeyes compare to them, the one thing the best teams have in common, how Ohio State was viewed a year ago at this time, and where Bill and Doug would put the Buckeyes on their way early list.For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack at billandougosu.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Indiana won the college football national championship on Monday night, and Around the Shoe kicks off with lessons learned from the Hoosiers' 16-0 season. As Andrew Gillis of cleveland.com and Blake Biscardi of The Silver Bulletin join Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis for a weekly tour through five Ohio State and college football topics, they also tackle: * What's the right mix of respect and regret for Ohio State and its fans towards Indiana? * What's the final view on Ohio State's moves in the transfer portal? * Ohio State will play at Indiana on Oct. 17 -- how do we view that game nine months out? * Three straight national titles for the Big Ten -- which conference team after Michigan, Ohio State and Indiana could win it next? Thanks to Blake and Andrew for their time and expertise, and thanks to you for joining Around the Shoe. For more Ohio State coverage, find Bill and Doug at 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.
The Indiana Hoosiers completed a 16-0 season and won the College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday night. Indiana picked off Carson Beck to seal the win and give the Big Ten its third straight national title, with Indiana following Michigan and Ohio State. Curt Cignetti knows ball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Indiana vs. Miami for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are here to make two very different picks for the game. First, they mock the ESPN preseason playoff predictor for how ridiculous it was about the SEC and how ignorant it was about Indiana. Then after breaking down the game, Bill and Doug do Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking on Marty Supreme, His & Hers, dinosaur cookies, pizza sticks, disappointing sports teams and wine culture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ohio State director of athletics Ross Bjork joins Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis on The Bill and Doug Show to talk about everything in the world of NIL and football roster building on the last day that players can enter the transfer portal. Topics covered include: * If reality has outpaced the $20.5 million revenue share limit, what should that cap he raised to? * What's the ballpark figure for a roster now, and is Ohio State spending everything it possibly can? * If Ohio State did have a mega donor, how would that person spend money on the Buckeyes? * How should fans think about donating and what do outside collectives do now? * Does Ohio State need a contract expert? * How did the Demond Williams situation affect things and what protections does Ohio State put in its contracts? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, 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.
Ohio State has lost players in the transfer portal, added players in the transfer portal and seen Buckeyes with NFL decisions both move on to the pros and stay in Columbus. With the 2026 roster mostly in shape, with a few more additions likely looking, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises ran through the status of each position group and how it should compare to 2025. For more coverage of the Buckeyes, check out their Substack at 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.
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Philadelphia Eagles both won football championships at the end of the 2024 season and failed in their attempts to repeat this season. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises look at the Super Bowl champs for some advice that could apply to the Buckeyes. Sometimes, the best context for a champ is another champ. When it comes to new offensive play callers, the usage of outstanding receivers, pace of play, and a defensive identity that propped things up, there were plenty of things that the Buckeyes and Eagles shared this season. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Five more Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe as the transfer portal rages on: * Describe Ohio State's transfer portal season * Should the Buckeyes change their high school vs. portal roster bulding? * Advice for preventing first-year players from leaving * Where can Julian Sayin improve most next year? * Chances Indiana passes Ohio State has best overall Big Ten football program? Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors and Patrick Murphy of 247Sports.com and Bucknuts joined Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises for this show. Thanks to Dan and Pat for sharing their time and expertise, and thanks to you for checking out Around the Shoe. For more OSU coverage, find Bill and Doug at billandougosu.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers continued to steamroll the competition, smashing the Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl on Friday night and setting up a College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Miami. What does the win say about Indiana and Curt Cignetti? What does the loss say about Oregon and Dan Lanning? And how should Ohio State view things now that the two teams that beat the Buckeyes are playing for it all? Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break it down on The Bill and Doug Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ole Miss lost to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Thursday, meaning for the third straight year the SEC will not have a team in the national championship game. On this episode, Doug Lesmerises talks about that reality and wonders if the current failures of the SEC show that the benefit of the doubt that the SEC got while making 16 of 17 national title games between 2006 and 2022 was undeserved. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. 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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