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The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk

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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Ohio State defensive line recruiting; Buckeyes better shot at natty & more: Around the Shoe Jul 21, 2026

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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 swing Ohio State's season? 6 good and 6 bad things that will determine the Buckeyes' fate Jul 17, 2026

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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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What's happening at Michigan? And are the Wolverines behaving like an SEC school? Jul 17, 2026

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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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Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 12: Is Nebraska happy with its place in college football? Jul 14, 2026

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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 Schedule Preview Week 11: Chip Kelly returns to the Shoe running Northwestern's offense Jul 07, 2026

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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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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Which Buckeyes will benefit most from the new 5-year eligibility rule? Jul 06, 2026

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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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College football's 10 best coordinator combos: Ohio State and Indiana, and then who? Jul 03, 2026

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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's commitment, Cortez Hankton and the future of Ohio State receiver recruiting Jul 02, 2026

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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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Marcus Fakatou and Ohio State's renewed defensive line recruiting strategy Jul 01, 2026

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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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Is this 2026 Oregon team Natty or Bust like the 2024 Buckeyes? Ohio State Schedule Preview Week 10 Jun 30, 2026

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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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