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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.
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A live, opinionated playoff check-in with just enough hallway looseness to keep it moving.
Bill and Doug are back in the Cotton Bowl hallway, and the setup gives the episode a loose, useful shape. They use it to keep an eye on the other quarterfinals while a Vanderbilt-Iowa watch-along runs underneath.
Notre Dame beat talk, close to the source.
K-State talk from close to the room.
Ohio State talk at roster-chart speed.
College hockey, with memory and notes.
This episode features discussions on grading Arthur Smith, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's place in Ohio State history, and other Ohio State football topics with media guests Andy Anders and Colton Denning.
This episode features an interview with receiver expert Cam White discussing why Carnell Tate is the best wide receiver prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The hosts debate whether Ohio State should be considered the number one college football team for 2026, analyzing factors like coaching, quarterback situations, transfer portal activity, and media rankings.
Bill and Doug discuss their picks for the Miami-Indiana national championship game, critique ESPN's playoff predictor, and share personal anecdotes about their podcasting style and recent interview with Ohio State's athletic director.
Two hosts discuss their observations from Ohio State football's first day of spring practice, including insights from coach Ryan Day and new coaching hires.
Ohio State Athletics Director Ross Bjork discusses the modern financial challenges in college football, including NIL, the transfer portal, and whether the sport needs to raise or eliminate spending limits.
This episode analyzes how Ohio State's 2026 football roster is shaping up after transfer portal and NFL decisions, focusing on offensive line retention and overall team balance.
The hosts and guests preview Ohio State's upcoming spring football season, focusing on returning and transfer players to watch, starting with offensive line discussions.
This episode of Around the Shoe discusses Ohio State football's spring practice observations and men's basketball's NCAA tournament appearance, starting with an analysis of the football team's running back and offensive line positions.
The hosts discuss the SEC's surprising boycott of the 2026 NFL Combine and how it impacts college football talent evaluation, contrasting it with the Big Ten's strong participation.
This episode analyzes the Ohio State Buckeyes and Philadelphia Eagles, two championship football teams that failed to repeat their success, exploring the expectations and factors that hindered their playoff runs.
This episode discusses Ohio State football topics including the NFL Combine, top draft prospects, transfer additions, and whether a player was snubbed.
This episode discusses the trend of veteran quarterbacks dominating college football in 2026, examining how teams prioritize experienced players over developing new talent.
This episode features Big Ten football experts discussing playoff contenders, coaching changes, dark horse teams, and key players in the conference.
This episode discusses Ohio State football's spring practice, assistant coach contracts, and player insights including Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin.
This episode previews Ohio State basketball's NCAA Tournament game against TCU, discussing team coverage, matchups, and upcoming content.
Two analysts discuss Ohio State's 24-14 Cotton Bowl playoff loss to Miami, focusing on offensive line struggles and coaching decisions.
The hosts analyze Ohio State's 2026 football schedule, highlighting a challenging back half with four ranked opponents in the last six games.
This episode argues that the SEC's dominance in college football has ended, citing its poor playoff performance and the rise of teams like Indiana, Ohio State, and Oregon.
This episode discusses the surprising hiring of Arthur Smith as Ohio State's new offensive coordinator, featuring insights from Steelers reporter Alan Saunders on Smith's background and potential impact.
This episode discusses the best transfer additions and most painful losses during Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's era, based on a Substack subscriber's question.
The hosts discuss their experiences interviewing Ohio State players at the NFL Combine, focusing on Davison Igbinosun and Caleb Downs, while comparing Downs to Ezekiel Elliott.
Two hosts discuss Ohio State vs.
This episode features Ohio State football media analysts discussing the team's chances for a perfect 12-0 season in 2026, grading a special teams hire, and analyzing current Buckeyes news.
This episode focuses exclusively on Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, discussing his recent stats explosion, Heisman Trophy chances, and legacy after the hosts interviewed him and his receivers coach.
The hosts discuss implementing Q&A segments from their Substack subscribers about Ohio State football quarterback development, specifically mentioning Julian Sayin and Tavien St.
This episode features a discussion with Ohio State basketball experts Adam Jardy and Connor Lamans about the team's NCAA Tournament prospects and upcoming games.
Two hosts make early predictions for the 12-team College Football Playoff in 2026, discussing their past accuracy and current thoughts on teams like Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama.
This episode discusses Ohio State football's third spring practice, including interviews with players and coaches like Arthur Smith, observations about offensive line performance, and quarterback-center drills.
This episode analyzes Ohio State basketball's 66-64 loss to TCU in the NCAA Tournament, featuring post-game reactions from players and coaches about the team's performance and comeback attempt.
This episode discusses Ohio State's fifth spring practice, featuring interviews with new receivers coach Cortez Hankton and All-American receiver Jeremiah Smith, along with observations about recruits and notable attendees.
This episode discusses Ohio State's 9.5 over-under win total for the upcoming college football season, analyzing their tough schedule and historical performance.
This episode discusses a Big Ten proposal for expanding the college football playoff to 24 teams, exploring its motivations and potential impacts on the sport.
This episode discusses Ohio State's hiring of former NFL head coach and play caller Arthur Smith as their new offensive coordinator, analyzing the implications and fit for the team.
The hosts discuss their interviews after Ohio State's fourth spring football practice, focusing on defensive coordinator Matt Patricia's adjustment and the Buckeyes' competitive edge over Alabama.
This episode analyzes Miami's thrilling 31-27 victory over Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl, focusing on quarterback Carson Beck's clutch performance.
This episode discusses the historical trend of Ohio State running backs struggling in their second year after a strong freshman season, focusing on Bo Jackson's potential to avoid this curse.
This episode previews Ohio State's spring football practice and discusses who might be the second-best player on the team in 2026.
This episode analyzes Indiana's dominant 56-22 College Football Playoff semifinal win over Oregon and debates whether coach Kurt Cignetti's rapid success represents the greatest coaching achievement in modern college football history.
This episode discusses observations from Ohio State football's second spring practice, focusing on quarterback Julian Sayin's development and a safety to watch, while also touching on lighter topics like facial hair.
The hosts analyze Indiana's 27-21 victory over Miami in the 2025 college football national championship, discussing the team's resilience in close games and the Big Ten's third consecutive title.
Two hosts analyze the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups between Oregon vs.
This episode discusses Ohio State's offensive coordinator plans after Brian Hartline's departure, debating whether to hire internally or externally for play-calling duties.
This episode discusses Ohio State football's activity in the transfer portal, focusing on players leaving the team and updates on coaching and roster changes.
The hosts discuss the chaotic and entertaining college football playoff games, particularly focusing on Georgia-Ole Miss and analyzing defensive breakdowns versus offensive playmaking.
A sports podcast episode discussing Ohio State football, including insights on Indiana Hoosiers, transfer portal updates, and featuring media guests Andrew Gillis and Blake Biscardi.
Ohio State football analysts discuss the team's evolving transfer portal strategy and upcoming game against Indiana.
Doug and Bill discuss their first reactions to the Ohio State spring game, including crowd size and weather, and preview their substack content.
Bill and Doug discuss Ohio State football practice, the upcoming spring game, and weather concerns.
Doug and Bill discuss Ohio State football spring practice, focusing on the offensive line coach's underwhelming interview.
Preview of the Ohio State Spring Game with guest analysts discussing key players and storylines.
Bill and Doug preview the upcoming Ohio State spring game, discussing practice observations and what to expect on Saturday.
Bill and Doug discuss Ohio State football spring practice, including running back and special teams interviews.
Doug and Bill preview the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, picking Oregon over Texas Tech, Indiana over Alabama, and Georgia over Ole Miss.
Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis preview the Ohio State vs.
Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis report from AT&T Stadium on Ohio State's Cotton Bowl media day, discussing their limited time with coaches like Brian Hartline and the emotional challenges of covering the event.
Bill and Doug preview the Ohio State vs.
The hosts interview Big Ten Network broadcaster Jake Butt about Ohio State's playoff chances and Big Ten vs.
Bill and Doug discuss their weekly national college football picks, reviewing last week's results and previewing upcoming games.
Bill and Doug preview the Ohio State vs.