The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk

Did Jeremiah Smith cause a coach to hang it up? That's among the five Ohio State topics on this episode of Around the Shoe, as Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are joined by two excellent Ohio State media members in Andrew Gillis of cleveland.com and Greg Wilson of buckeyesports.com and Buckeye Sports Bulletin.

The other topics up for discussion:
• How much will the Buckeyes be tested at Iowa?
• What piece of advice would we give OSU DC Matt Patricia?
• What do you think of the Buckeyes' current run-pass balance on offense?
• How woul...

Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are live in Ohio Stadium, breaking down Ohio State's 42-19 win against Illinois.

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It's the Ohio State vs. Illinois picks and preview episode as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down the Buckeyes hosting the Illini at noon on Saturday. Ohio State is favored by 27.5 points. Is this a chance for Julian Sayin to attack an uncertain Illinois defense, and will the Buckeyes really get the run game going? Illinois QB Katin Houser is the top-rated quarterback in the country against the blitz, so what will Matt Patricia do with his defense?
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 great members of the Ohio State media: Bobby Gorbett and Sam Cipriani of Buckeye Sports Bulletin.

Topics covered:
• Grading Ohio State through three games
• Questions we want to ask defensive coordinator Matt Patricia
• What's the best lineup for the right side of the offensive line?
• Ideas for the Illibuck trophy
• Will USC or Oregon be a tougher test for the Buckeyes later this season?

Thanks as always for joining Around the Shoe...

It's a breakdown on Ryan Day's Tuesday news conference about the Ohio State Buckeyes, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive into multiple topics. 
Among them: 
• Ohio State backs running angry and popping big runs 
• Julian Saying having his feet under him when he needs to 
• The need for assistant coaches to raise their level 
• Injury reporting plans in the Big Ten and the status of Phil Daniels

Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more coverage of Ohio State, visit billanddougshow.com

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What's the right balance for Ohio State's pursuit of creating havoc? How does Julian Saying stack up nationally in stats against other quarterbacks? What other options might Ohio State have at nose tackle?

On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises dive into those topics while answering questions from subscribers.

Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss Ohio State's last nonconference win of the regular season before starting Big Ten plan next week. Smith had five catches for 85 yards while Brandon Inniss, Chris Henry Jr. and Nate Robert had touchdown catches.

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Ohio State hosts Kent State at noon on Saturday, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are here to preview the Buckeyes against the Golden Flashes and make their picks for the game. 
Ohio State is favored by 52.5 points, with an over-under of 59.5 points. 
Topics covered as part of the preview: 
• The record Jeremiah Smith should break Saturday 
• What the OSU starting offensive line should be 
• Chances for Julian Sayin to develop chemistry with other WRs 
• The expected increase in snaps for young players.
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Hitting five Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe, a little later in the week than we normally do. On this episode two great returning guests, Dillon Davis of the Delaware Gazette and Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors, join Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises to discuss five topics on the Buckeyes: • Thoughts on the Tuesday news conference • A young guy you want to see play more • Rating faith in Ohio State special teams play • Should the Buckeyes' dial back their reliance on Jeremiah Smith at all? • Has your view on Ohio State's season changed from the preseason? Thanks for joinin...

Ryan Day held his Tuesday press conference recapping Ohio State's loss to Texas.

Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises have thoughts on what they heard from Day, and what the Buckeyes will take forward through the rest of their season. Thanks for listening.

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Ohio State is running freshman slot corner Jay Timmons out there as a starter. But there are six other young players that the Buckeyes need to lean into while pursuing more electricity on both sides of the ball.
On this episode, Bill and Doug run through those players and then discuss what they would do with them, and what they think Ryan Day and the coaching staff will actually do with them.

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

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Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are live from DKR Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, to discuss Ohio State's 24-23 loss to Texas.

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What will decide the outcome of No. 1 Ohio State at No. 5 Texas on Saturday night in Austin, Texas? On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show live from the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises give their six keys to the game. From the Ohio State offensive line to red-zone production, from the Julian Sayin-Jeremiah Smith connection to Arch Manning sliding out of the pocket, the guys break it all down. Plus, if you're watching on YouTube, they give you a little tour of the Hall of Fame...

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 things they learned from Tuesday's interviews with OSU head coach Ryan Day, quarterback Julian Sayin and defensive end Kenyatta Jackson.

That includes the roles freshmen Legend Bey, Khary Wilder, Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd could play on Saturday (in addition to what Jay Timmons will surely bring), what's up at right tackle, the big-time QB battle and why this game matters to college football.

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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.

Two veterans and former colleagues at the Columbus Dispatch, Tim May and Bill Rabinowitz, are reunited on this episode while joining Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises to discuss these five topics.
• The most interesting man on the Ohio State offense
• The most interesting man on the Ohio State defense
• Concerns about the offensive line
• Whether the Buckeyes and Longhorns should be playing...

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...

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 Buck...

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. 
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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

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...

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 he...

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-tea...

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...

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...

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 abo...