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 for 320 yards and three scores and freshman Legend Bey scored his first touchdown as a Buckeye. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises were there to see it in Ohio Stadium and break it down on this postgame show live from the Shoe.

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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 Cardinals in Week 1. Bill and Doug will both be at Saturday's game and they'll be back on YouTube as soon as they can be after the game for a postgame show. For now, with the Buckeyes favored by 50.5 points, they talk about what they'll be watching in the opener, from Phillip Daniels to the linebacker rotation to Legend Bey returning kicks to Arthur Smith as a play caller. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. To get more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.com.

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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 Landis describe how they think Ohio State's first 12 games will evolve, how the offense and defense will fare and what will happen in the postseason.

For more coverage of the Buckeyes, check out billanddougshow.com.

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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 Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discussed what they heard about Ohio State's receiver rotation, defensive line depth, and linebacker plans. Plus they discussed Little's comments comparing this locker room to other college locker rooms, and what Hinzman had to say about the offensive line's potential.
Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out billanddougshow.com.

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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 episode Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are joined by two great Ohio State members to discuss what everyone will be watching for in Week 1.
On the show are:
• Juck Miletti of buckeyeinsiders.com
• Chase Brown of elevenwarriors.com

Among the topics are the players we are most eager to watch on Saturday, things against Ball State that could bode well or poorly for the Buckeyes, the confidence level in Ohio State as Natty contenders, and what makes us fired up for the start of college football. Thanks as always for joining Around the Shoe. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.com

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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 to talk with Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Austin Siereveld, Kenytta Jackson and more. They share their thoughts, especially on the state of the offense, on this episode of The Bill and Doug show. For more OSU coverage, check out billanddougshow.,com.

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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 guests join Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises to discuss the Buckeyes.
• Dave Biddle from Bucknuts and 247Sports 
• Cameron Teague Robinson from The Athletic 
The topics covered include breakdowns of the secondary, linebackers and defensive line, plus the latest thoughts on freshman receiver Brock Boyd and the most interesting thoughts on the seven Ohio State captains. 
Thanks as always for joining Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. 
For more Ohio State coverage, check out Billanddougshow.com.

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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 to recap the most interesting things Day said and what they mean. Thanks for listening.

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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 to get the latest on the team. That group included three linebackers in TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn and Christian Alliegro, plus cornerback Jermaine Mathews. The conversation on this episode focused on linebacker roles, what that means for freshman nickel Jay Timmons, and what Mathews is thinking heading into the season. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For viewers and listeners in Northeast Ohio, catch the next Ohio State trivia stop, which has been changed. It now is Tuesday, Aug. 25, this coming Tuesday, and still at Panini's Bar & Grill in Brunswick from 8-10 PM. Plus check out billanddougshow.com for more Buckeye coverage.

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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 episode, they discuss what they learned from running back Isaiah West and Ja'Kobi Jackson, tight ends Mason Williams and Bennett Christian and defensive end Beau Atkinson. That includes more intel on how new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is calling things. Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. An announcement after our OSU trivia nights -- the event in Brunswick is moving from Thursday, Aug. 27 to Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 8-10 PM because of a conflict with a Browns preseason game. Sorry for the late notice. We will still be at RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom in Cincinnati on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 7-9.

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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 Ohio State offense. The guys discuss their confidence in the receiver, running back and tight end positions, set expectations for players such as Chris Henry Jr. and Bo Jackson, and predict who will start on the Buckeyes' offensive line. Thanks for watching, and make sure you check out Tom and Tony's work at BuckeyeInsiders.com, as well as Bill and Doug's work at BillandDougShow.com.

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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 were there and on this episode discuss what insights Patricia provided about how the OSU defense will work in 2026. Plus, they discuss the most interesting comments from defensive tackles John Walker and James Smith, while they analyze how edge rusher Qua Russaw explained his role. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.com.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes had their sixth practice of the preseason on Wednesday, and afterward offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, receiver Brandon Inniss and center Carson Hinzman spoke with reporters. On this episode, Bill and Doug discuss Smith's continuing influence on the offense as a first-year OC, on quarterback Julian Sayin, and on the logistics of the OSU operation. They also talk about the most interesting things Inniss and Hinzman said. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.com. Also, check out the final two Ohio State football trivia outings of the summer: • Thursday, Aug. 20, RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom, Cincinnati, 7-9 PM • Thursday, Aug. 27, Panini's Bar & Grill, Brunswick, 8-10 PM

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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-Michigan rivalry. On Monday, Whittingham followed up after a Michigan practice, surprised by the reaction to his initial comments. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, we get to the heart of the story with the man who asked the question that started this whole thing -- Bill Landis. What was the question, what was the context and what do Ohio State fans actually think about coaching hatred in The Game.

 Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Buckeye coverage, check out billanddougshow.com.

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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 and why this was so big for the Buckeyes.

For more OSU coverage, including a video breakdown of Saturday's practice, visit billanddougshow.com

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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 another big day from transfer receiver Devin McCuin, go into the different offensive looks they saw compared to Thursday, talk about running back and cornerback a bit, and wonder why Doug is so confused by the safety situation. Thanks as always for joining the show.

Check out billanddougshow.com for more Buckeye coverage. And come check out Ohio State football trivia from The Bill and Doug Show in two more venues this August: 

• Thursday, Aug. 20, RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom, Cincinnati, 7-9 PM 

• Thursday, Aug. 27, Panini's Bar & Grill, Brunswick, 8-10 PM

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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, they run through the four most important things they saw, related to the offensive line, the battle at cornerback, freshman Legend Bey and the running back room. From Ian Moore to Jermaine Mathews to Dominick Kelly to Isaiah West to Bo Jackson, Doug and Bill have you covered. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.com

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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 up is the team Ciancia has as his national title favorite entering the 2026 season. Then it's onto a discussion of Ohio State, where the best teams in the SEC stand, and a run through the other schools in Tier 1 of college football. You can order Ciancia's preview magazine at picksixpreviews.com.
And you can get more Ohio State coverage from Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis at billanddougshow.com

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Conference depth was a point that Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti tackled at Big Ten Media Days last week. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, the goal is to define that depth.
Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com joins Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises to assign which teams belong in the second tier of the conference as schools that could make the College Football Playoff but aren't necessarily expected to.
Let's agree that Indiana, Ohio State and Oregon are Tier 1. Who's next?
Doug, Bill and Adam run through all the options and discuss the big matchups that will help determine how the league is viewed this year.
Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.com

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Ohio State football opens preseason camp Thursday and Around the Shoe is here to preview it. Joining Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are two outstanding Ohio State media members -- Brandon Beam of 97.1 The Fan and The Buckeye Show, and Pat Murphy of Bucknuts.com and also the Buckeye Show. 

The topics covered are: 

• The offensive player you'll be watching when camp starts 

• The defensive player you'll be watching when camp starts 

• The wildest prediction to make for the OSU opener that could come true 

• Will the Protect College Sports Act help Ohio State 

• The Buckeyes are the betting favorite to win the national championship -- should they be?

 For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougshow.com.

 And don't miss the next stops on The Bill and Doug Show world tour of Ohio State trivia. Come hang out and answer OSU trivia questions: 

• Friday, Aug. 7, TJ Chumps, Huber Heights, 7-9 PM 

• Thursday, Aug. 20, RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom, Cincinnati, 7-9 PM 

• Thursday, Aug. 27, Panini's Bar & Grill, Brunswick, 8-10 PM

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Big 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.

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Bill 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. 

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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 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.

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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 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

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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. 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.

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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 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

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The 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

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It'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

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Ohio 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

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The 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

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It's a college football draft of the best coordinator combos in the power four conferences, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis look at the best offensive-defensive mind melds in the nation.
Honestly ... it was kind of hard to find 10 great combinations.
This way of looking at things has a major impact on your view of the national title race. Where do Ohio State, Indiana, Notre Dame, Georgia, Miami and other natty contenders fit in the coordinator mix?
Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. Visit billanddougshow.com for more Ohio State coverage.
Also, come see Bill and Doug live on their Ohio State Trivia Tour:
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

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Jett Harrison, a 5-star receiver in the Class of 2028 and the younger brother of Marvin Harrison Jr. has committed to Ohio State, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are here to discuss it. What does this say about the job Cortez Hankton is doing as the replacement for Brian Hartline at receivers coach? What does this mean for the future of Ohio State receiver recruiting? And who's up for a 2028 Ohio State starting lineup of three 5-star receivers? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, 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

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With the commitment of Top 50 recruit Marcus Fakatou, Ohio State has built an elite defensive line in its 2027 recruiting class, with another major addition potentially on the horizon. 
In this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises delve into the Buckeyes' strategy, how this D-line group compares to the Buckeyes' 2021 D-line crop, whether this is a trend or a one-year change, and how they would make a pie chart of luck, resources and Larry Johnson to describe why this group has come together. 
Thanks as always, and visit billanddougshow.com for more Ohio State coverage. Also, come see Bill and Doug live on their Ohio State Trivia Tour: 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

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The preview of Ohio State football opponents marches on as The Bill and Doug Show gets to game No. 9 and Week 10 on Nov. 7 against the Oregon Ducks. The Buckeyes and Ducks are both in the top tier of national title contenders, and there are some things about Oregon -- including the idea of several veterans putting off the NFL to stay for one more season -- that reminds you of 2024. On this episode, Tyson Alger of https://lookouteugene-springfield.com joins to share his knowledge as a reporter who has covered Oregon for more than a decade. From Dan Lanning to quarterback Dante Moore to lots of interesting skill players to maybe the best defensive line in the country to two new coordinators, there's a lot to cover with the Ducks before they get to the Shoe. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. Check out their writing and more of their subscriber exclusive podcasts at billanddougshow.com

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Around the Shoe is back talking five college football topics, but with a bit of a betting angle this week. Joining Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are one old friend and one new friend from TShoeIndex.com, as Tyler Shoemaker (old) and Zak Biggs (new) share their insight. Exciting news -- get ready for TShoe to be joining The Bill and Doug Show on a weekly basis in the fall. For now, the topics discussed were: • Our descriptions of Ohio State's win total of 9.5 • A team that stands out among the seven national title favorites -- Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas, Georgia, Indiana, Oregon and Miami • A Big Ten team we like to go over its win total • A Big Ten ten we like to go over under its total • One more national win total bet we like, over or under Thanks as always for joining Around the Shoe. Check out more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug at https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork met with reporters on Thursday morning, and The Bill and Doug Show is here to distill and discuss what Bjork said on two fronts. First, it's the big-picture look at the sport, Ohio State's need to look out for itself, where it might draw the line on Congress pushing things too far, and what the future of paying players looks like. Then it's a look at what is happening at Ohio State when it comes to renovating the football practice facility, other athletic facilities and, potentially, Ohio Stadium. Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Buckeye content from Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises, check out billanddougosu.substack.com

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The latest Ohio State opponent preview takes The Bill and Doug Show to the eighth game of the season in Week 9, as the Buckeyes will be coming off their only off week. Following a roadtrip to Indiana and that break, Ohio State will head to the West Coast to visit the USC Trojans on Oct. 31. 

Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times joined Bill and Doug to discuss Riley's status; USC's No. 1 recruiting class for for 2026 and how much those freshman will play; new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson; replacing star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane; and Heisman candidate quarterback Jayden Maiava. Thanks to Ryan for his time and expertise, and thanks to you for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more OSU coverage from Bill and Doug, check out https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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We are back talking five Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe. Sorry we didn't have an episode last week. As always, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two outstanding media members. This time it's two hosts from The Ohio Podcast in Eric Boggs and Chris Wilds.
The questions answered by Eric, Chris, Bill and Doug were: 

• What's the biggest reason to be optimistic about Ohio State's football future? 
• What's a reason to be concerned about Ohio State's football future? 
• What is Ohio State's toughest regular season game for 2026? 
• Ohio State's tough schedule -- like it or not? 
• How interested are you in the congressional discussion around college football? 

Thanks as always for joining Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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This episode is a look at which college football programs are best positioned to be winning two years from now. Adam Rittenberg wrote a story for ESPN.com last week ranking all 68 power conference teams two years out, and on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, he joins Doug Lesmerises to debate the Top 10. Adam spent five months on his list, while Doug spent five minutes on his. So who is right? Adam said the top spot came down to Notre Dame vs. Ohio State -- what are the pros and cons for each side? Plus discussion on Indiana, Clemson, Texas Tech, Michigan, Texas and other major CFB teams and where they will be two years from now. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out https://billanddougosu.substack.com/

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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 Memorial Stadium on Oct. 17. As part of their breakdown of every Ohio State regular-season game, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises tackled this matchup with the help of two outstanding experts on Indiana from CrimsonCast, the longest-running podcast covering Indiana sports. Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio shared their time and expertise to discuss head coach Curt Cignetti, defensive coordinator Bryant Haines, new quarterback Josh Hoover, and interesting receiving group and offensive line, and why this game should be the biggest game in the 66-year history of Memorial Stadium. Make sure to check out the other previews in this feed for the Buckeyes' games against Ball State, Texas, Kent State, Illinois, Iowa and Maryland. Also check out CrimsonCast on YouTube, podcast feeds and Substack for more great Indiana coverage. For more on the Buckeyes, visit https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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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 camps on Thursday; Tuesday, June 16; and Thursday June 18. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis were both at Tuesday's camp, and were joined on this episode by two OSU recruiting experts who also spent their Tuesday watching prospects work out at Ohio State. That's Garrick Hodge of Bucknuts.com and 247Sports.com and Andrew Gillis of cleveland.com. The topics on this episodes covered 2027 running back target David Gabriel Georges; current QB commit Brady Edmunds and what will happen with him; the rating of Ohio State's 2027 class so far; and some favorite stories from recruiting camps. Thanks to Garrick and Andrew for their time and recruiting expertise. Make sure to check out their in-depth recruiting coverage at Bucknuts.com and cleveland.com. And thanks as always to you for being here. You can check out more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug at https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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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 Maryland has some exciting young talent that it's building around, and could get someone unexpected in the Big Ten this year. Ahmed Ghafir of Inside the Black & Gold joins Bill Landis to tell us a little more about the Terps. Thanks for watching and listening.

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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, opposed to parts of it. We're in the midst of the continued chaos around college sports, and maybe making some progress. But this Act may not be the answer. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Our preview of Ohio State regular-season opponents is at Week 5 and the Buckeyes' visit to Iowa on Oct. 3. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, David Eickholt of HawkeyeInsider.com in the 247Sports Network joins Bill and Doug to break down the Hawkeyes. This will be Ohio State's first trip to Iowa City since the Hawkeyes upset Ohio State in 2017. This year, the Hawkeyes have a quarterback battle ahead in August and questions about their defense, where only three starters return. Kirk Ferentz is back for Year 28 leading the Hawkeyes, and he's 2-3 against Ohio State in Kinnick Stadium, with one of those OSU victories a fourth-quarter comeback for Iowa. This game could be at night. Does that mean things could get tricky for Ohio State? Thanks to David for the time and thanks to you for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out https://billanddougosu.substack.com/

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It's two new guests on Around the Shoe as current podcast hosts and former Ohio State players Bryant Browning and Chimdi Chekwa join Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis to discuss five topics on Ohio State and college football.
Browning and Chekwa currently host Bleav in Buckeyes, but before that they played for Jim Tressel. So we asked them a Tressel question -- was the Tressel Era or Urban Meyer Era a bigger success at Ohio State?
Before that, there were two Michigan game questions:
• Could an expanded playoff negatively affect The Game?
• Should a move to the middle of the season for the rivalry be considered?
Then we wrapped up with questions on Big Noon and on the future of Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby.
Thanks to Bryant and Chimdi for their time. You can check out their YouTube Show at https://www.youtube.com/@UCwaE048eym8ath61UApYqdw
And thanks to you for joining us. Find more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug at https://billanddougosu.substack.com/

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How does Big Ten depth actually stack up to SEC depth? On this edition of The Bill and Doug show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are joined by the great Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com to break that down. Which league has better coaching? Which Big Ten team is most central to the depth argument? How did the Big Ten handle its spring meetings, which Adam attended? What was the message from SEC spring meetings last week? Adam knows this discussion inside and out and was generous with his time, as these two leagues continue to do battle at the top of college football. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Illinois will visit Ohio State on Sept. 26 in the Big Ten opener for both teams in 2026, and Jeremy Werner of IlliniInquirer.com joined Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis on this episode to break down the Week 4 matchup. The Bill and Doug Show is running through the entire regular season schedule for the Buckeyes with videos and podcasts on this feed, and written breakdowns at their Substack at https://billanddougosu.substack.com 

Illinois hasn't beaten Ohio State since 2007, and the Buckeyes handled business at Illinois a year ago. There's a new QB, a new offensive line, and a new defensive coordinator in Champaign. But Bret Bielema is still there in Year 6 leading the Illini, who seem to have become a pretty solid Tier 2 team in the Big Ten. Does that mean they can give Ohio State a game? Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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It's five Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two spectacular Ohio State media members in Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman from the Buckeye Weekly Podcast. 
Topics covered: 
• 15 years after his resignation, what is Jim Tressel's legacy? 
• Are we surprised Tressel became Ohio's lieutenant governor? 
• In which area will Ohio State improve the most in 2026? 
• What do we think of the SEC spring meetings? 
• Imagining a Wemby-like player in college football 
Thanks to Tony and Tom for their time and expertise, and thanks to you for joining us on Around the Shoe. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, visit https://billanddougosu.substack.com/

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The Big Ten is holding spring meetings in Southern California, and unlike the past, actually publicizing what's going on there and pushing a point of view. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis have been asking the Big Ten to fight harder against the SEC in the offseason and it's finally happening. In this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, the guys talk about the Big Ten's new push, how an expanded playoff might affect rivalry games, and what the SEC might do in response next week. Then they make predictions for the next step in the playoff expansion discussion. Also, if the Big Ten is the new Evil Empire ... is that all bad? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check them out at https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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Kent State will visit Ohio State for a Week 3 matchup in Ohio Stadium on Sept. 19. To preview that matchup, The Bill and Doug Show went right to the source and welcomed Kent State head coach Mark Carney to the show.
Carney took over the Golden Flashes a year ago as the interim head coach and led them to a 5-7 record that he thinks maybe should have been more like 7-5. That job, after Kent State was 1-23 the previous two seasons, earned him the full-time gig.
In this episode Carney discusses his background as a Cleveland native and college quarterback, the key players the Flashes have back for this season, the relationship between Ohio State and Ohio MAC teams, and more.
As we work our way through Ohio State's 2026 schedule, this is our third opponent breakdown, following Ball State and Texas. Look for the Illinois breakdown next week as we get into the Big Ten schedule.
For more Ohio State coverage, and a full written breakdown of this matchup, check out https://billanddougosu.substack.com
Thanks to Mark Carney for his time, and thanks to you for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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