The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk

Devin Sanchez-Jermaine Mathews-Dominick Kelly, Jeremiah Smith's gravity: Ohio State practice No. 14

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:50:26 +0000

Ohio State held practice No. 14 of spring football in Ohio Stadium on Friday, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis were there to take it all on. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, they discuss the depth chart on both sides of the ball, including:

• Quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair
• Receivers Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd
• Cornerbacks Devin Sanchez, Jermaine Mathews and Dominick Kelly
• Safeties Jaylen McClain and Terry Moore
• Expectations fro Saturday's spring game

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Ohio State spring practice No. 13: A major offensive line question, and an Eddrick Houston leap

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:50 +0000

What should the expectations be for Ohio State offensive line coach Tyler Bowen in 2026? On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, the topic is the second-year OL coach and whether the Ohio State standard is being met in that room. Then Bill and Doug rank every offensive lineman on the roster and discuss what that means for this season, The defensive line is discussed next, headlined by defensive tackle Eddrick Houston. Then the topic turns to defensive line depth and what could be ahead of Qua Russaw and Beau Atkinson. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more OSU coverage, check out their Substack at billanddougshow.substack.com.

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Ohio State spring game players to watch, Tavien St. Clair expectations: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:08:48 +0000

It's five Ohio State football topics to preview the Buckeyes' Saturday spring game on Around the Shoe. Topics covered include backup quarterback Tavien St. Clair, whether there is more faith in the offense or defense, players on each side of the ball to watch on Saturday, and what to think of the disappearance of the spring portal.

Joining Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis on this episode are two outstanding members of the Ohio State media: • Tom Orr of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast • Cameron Teague Robinson of The Athletic Thanks to Tom and Cam for their time and insight.

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Ohio State spring practice No. 12: Spring game plans, melding the Ryan Day-Arthur Smith OSU offense

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:59:03 +0000

It's the final week of spring football practice for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and on Monday, head coach Ryan Day met with reporters after practice No. 12.

Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis covered several topics that Day spoke about, with the spring game ahead on Saturday. Among them:

• What to expect on Saturday
• Receiver plans for the fall
• More Legend Bey talk • Running back injuries
• How Day spends his time as a head coach
• Melding the Day and Arthur Smith offensive ideas after spring

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Ohio State spring practice No. 11: Legend Bey, Bo Jackson, Isaiah West and the Buckeyes' RB room

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:11:05 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes held their 11th practice of spring football on Friday, and afterward running backs coach Carlos Locklyn and running backs Bo Jackson, Isaiah West and Ja'Kobi Jackson spoke with reporters. New special teams coach Robby Discher also sat down to talk. On this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss if their opinions about the running backs room has changed, expectations for Bo Jackson and West in Year 2, what role to expect from Ja'Kobi Jackson as a transfer, and why everyone keeps talking up Legend Bey as a freshman. Then they talked special teams and what might change under Discher. 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 spring football practice No. 10: Will the secondary be the strength of the Buckeyes?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:28:20 +0000

Ohio State football held its 10th practice of spring football on Wednesday and coaches and players from the Buckeyes' secondary spoke afterwards.
Doug and Bill were there and after talking with everyone offered this idea: Will the OSU secondary be the strength of the team? This episode includes a deep dive into how the safety room breaks down, and a look at the cornerback room. Players discussed include Earl Little Jr., Leroy Roker, Jaylen McClain, Devin Sanchez, Jermaine Mathews, Dominick Kelly, Jay Timmons, Blaine Bradford and Terry Moore.

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Ohio State spring football surprises, top explosive players, Brock Boyd predictions: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:46:19 +0000

It's more Ohio State spring football talk on Around the Shoe, as we discuss five topics around the Buckeyes. On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are are joined by Dillon Davis of https://www.delgazette.com and Bill Rabinowitz of https://billrabinowitz.substack.com as their great media guests. The topics:

Biggest surprise of spring football
How many catches will Brock Boyd have this season?

• Predictions for the starting left tackle for Week 1 • Who will be the most explosive offensive player after Jeremiah Smith? • How should OSU fans view Michigan's national title in men's basketball? Thanks for joining Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. For most Ohio State coverage, check them out at

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Ohio State practice No. 9: Ryan Day seeking explosion, plus Ian Moore, Earl Little & tight ends

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:48:03 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes held their ninth practice of spring football on Monday, and head coach Ryan Day spoke to reporters after practice about, among other things: • Injuries that Austin Siereveld and Phillip Daniels that are creating a chance for Ian Moore • The desire for more explosive offense • Overturning a Jeremiah Smith touchdown catch in practice • Safety Earl Little Jr., tight ends Hunter Welcing and Mason Williams, and more Thanks for joining Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis for this episode of The Bill and Doug show. For even more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack at https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State spring practice No. 7: Inside LB room depth on Payton Pierce, Riley Pettitjohn and more

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 02:14:22 +0000

Ohio State football held its seventh practice of the spring on Thursday, and linebackers coach James Laurinaitis, tight ends coach Keenan Bailey and several players spoke afterward. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss the expected contribution of Wisconsin transfer linebacker Christian Alliegro, the next step for starting middle linebacker Payton Pierce, and a bunch of young linebackers like Riley Pettitjohn, TJ Alford and Garrett Stover. Plus new tight end No. 1 Nate Roberts, and what to expect from the fullback position. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage.

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Ohio State's No. 6 spring football practice: Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd & the future of the WR room

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:01:51 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes held their sixth spring football practice on Tuesday, and head coach Ryan Day spoke to reporters afterward. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises were there and check in with this breakdown on where the Buckeyes stand. It's mostly about receivers. Not Jeremiah Smith, though, as the last two shows on this feed where about. This is what Day and others are saying about Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd and the rest of the young OSU receivers, and what it means for the future of the receiver room. It matters what the young guys do in 2026, but those young WRs are also going to be shaping the offense in 2027. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit https://billanddougosu.substack.com/

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: All Jeremiah Smith talk on his stats explosion, Heisman chances & legacy

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:07:06 +0000

It's all Jeremiah Smith all the time on this episode of Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. Andrew Gillis and Stephen Means of cleveland.com and Buckeye Talk, two outstanding members of the Buckeyes beat, join Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises to discuss Ohio State's superstar receiver.

The topics:
• The most interesting thing Smith said Saturday at his post-practice interview.
• How many catches per game Smith should average this season.
• Will he get to 4,000 career receiving yards? He's 1,446 away.
• What needs to happen for him to win the Heisman Trophy?
• Is 23 touchdown catches, matching Alabama's DeVonta Smith from 2020, at all possible?

Thanks to Stephen and Andrew for their time and insight and thanks to you for joining us on Around the Shoe. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State No. 5 spring practice: Jeremiah Smith says where he can improve, Cortez Hankton new vibes

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:58:57 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes had their fifth football practice of the spring on Saturday, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis were there to talk with superstar WR Jeremiah Smith and new receivers coach Cortez Hankton after practice. First, the guys talk about who lost their black stripes, and then they dive into Smith and where he said he can getter, why he strives to be an Iron Buckeye, what the Miami Pick-Six did to his offseason, and whether he considered leaving Ohio State for any other teams. Then they discuss the arrival of Hankton and how the Buckeyes seem to be doing after losing Brian Hartline. Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. Get more OSU coverage at https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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Inside Ohio State spring practice No. 4: Matt Patricia adjusting, how Buckeyes have an edge on Bama

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:31:57 +0000

Ohio State football held its fourth practice of spring on Thursday. Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia headlined the Buckeyes who spoke afterward, and Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises zeroed in on what Patricia said about potential changes to the defense this season after losing seven starters.

How might players like Garrett Stover, Qua Russaw, Earl Little, James Smith and Christian Alliegro be involved in different packages defensively? At the end of the episode, Doug retired his questions about Ohio State's defense maybe not being aggressive enough in 2025 after one more question for Patricia. And Smith, a transfer from Alabama, made some very interesting comments comparing the vibes and talent at Ohio State to Alabama.

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Ohio State's No. 3 spring practice: OL maulers, Jeremiah Smith as Derrick Henry & Arthur Smith vibes

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:09:14 +0000

Ohio State football held its third practice of spring on Tuesday and Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises were there to talk with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, offensive linemen Carson Hinzman and Luke Montgomery, and receiver Brandon Inniss after practice.

Among the topics covered on this episode:
• Should we expect an OSU offensive line that gets after people more in 2026?
• The Buckeyes got their gold pants Tuesday.
• Arthur Smith spoke to reporters for the first time since his hiring, what did he have to say?

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Buckeyes' tough football schedule & what to make of their 9.5 win total

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:01:46 +0000

It's a dive into college football win totals on this episode of Around the Shoe, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two great college football guests.
• Ari Wasserman of On3.com and The Andy & Ari Show
• Matt Fortuna of Insidezonemf.com and The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

They join Doug and Bill for a long discussion about Ohio State's schedule, the Buckeyes' win total and how that squares with their status as the favorite to win the national title. Then they move on to a few other over-under topics:
• Thoughts on Notre Dame's 11.5 win total
• Is Indiana, Oregon or Miami more likely to go over their 10.5 win total?
• Favorite national over total
• Favorite national under total

Thanks to Matt and Ari for their time and great insight. Make sure to check out their writing, podcasts and YouTube shows. And thanks to you for being here. For more Ohio State coverage from Doug and Bill, visit their Substack at billandougosu.substack.com.

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Ohio State basketball loses to TCU: NCAA Tournament reaction to Jake Diebler and Buckeyes' defeat

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:01:32 +0000

Ohio State lost to TCU 66-64 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, and Bill Landis was in Greenville, S.C., to take it all in. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Doug Lesmerises joins Bill to discuss the Buckeyes' slow start, their second-half comeback, what went wrong in the last minute, the lack of bench scoring, hope for the future and how Diebler should be evaluated after his first NCAA Tournament game as a head coach. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Ohio State vs. TCU NCAA Tournament picks, plus Final Four predictions

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:54:55 +0000

Ohio State is a 2.5-point favorite over TCU in the first game of the men's NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Bill Landis is in South Carolina to over that game, and on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill and Doug Lesmerises break down that game and make their picks for the Buckeyes. vs Horned Frogs. Then they run through the history of No. 1 seeds winning the national championship and make their Final Four predictions. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more coverage of Ohio State football and basketball, check out billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State basketball in the NCAA Tournament: Bruce Thornton, Jake Diebler legacies, plus matchups

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:12:43 +0000

Ohio State men's basketball takes on TCU on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament, and Bill Landis will be there to cover it for The Bill and Doug Show. While Bill is making his way to South Carolina, he and Doug broke down what this means for Bruce Thornton and Jake Diebler, and how the Buckeyes match up with the Horned Frogs. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State football natty or men's basketball Sweet 16 -- which comes first? Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:58:13 +0000

It's an Ohio State football and men's basketball conversation on this edition of Around the Shoe, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two great media guests on The Bill and Doug Show. Steve Helwagen of Bucknuts.com and Blake Biscardi of The Silver Bulletin swing by to join Bill and Doug to discuss:

* The most interesting position group of spring football
* Which freshman will make the biggest impact in 2026?
* How popular should OSU men's basketball be compared to football?
* What will happen next -- a football national championship or a basketball Sweet 16 trip?
* How many March Madness brackets will you fill out this year?

Thanks to you for joining us and thanks to Steve and Blake for their time. For more Ohio State coverage, check out billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Inside Ohio State football's No. 2 spring practice: Julian Sayin's growth and a safety to watch

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:26:55 +0000

Ohio State football held its second spring football practice on Thursday, and Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises were there to watch the first hour and talk to Julian Sayin and Kenyatta Jackson after practice. Then they broke it all down on this episode of The Bill and Doug show. The focus? The growth of Sayin at quarterback -- in the weight room, in his confidence and in the mustache department. Then it was time to run through a handful of other Buckeyes that stood out Thursday. Thanks for hanging with The Bill and Doug Show. To get more OSU coverage, check out their Substack, where you can get 18 percent off an annual subscription at billanddougosu.substack.com/spring18

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Don't take Jeremiah Smith for granted, Julian Sayin's legs and more

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:23:52 +0000

Ohio State football spring practice has started, and on this episode of Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show, the topics covered include:

* New salaries for Ohio State assistants
* Guys at practice who caught our eye on offense and on defense
* What Ryan Day saying that Julian Sayin's legs are an X-factor really means
* How we should think about Jeremiah Smith The showed bumped back from Monday to Wednesday just this week so we could see OSU practice on Tuesday.

Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis were happy to be joined by two great Ohio State media members for this episode in returning guests Sam Cipriani of Buckeye Sports Bulletin (buckeyesports.com) and Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch (dispatch.com). Thanks to them for their time and expertise, and thanks to you for joining Around the Shoe. Look for it to return to its normal Monday spot. And for more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Inside Ohio State football's first day of spring practice: Offensive line plans, guys who jumped out

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:56:42 +0000

Ohio State football opened spring practice on Tuesday, and Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises were there to watch practice and ask Ryan Day questions about it afterward. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, the guys discuss what they learned about the Buckeyes' offensive line plans, running back depth, transfer portal strategy and more. For more OSU coverage, check out billanddougosu.substack.com. You can get 18 percent off an annual subscription during spring football with the code billanddougosu.substack.com/spring18 Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Behind Jeremiah Smith, who will be Ohio State's second-best player in 2026?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:39:38 +0000

Of Ohio State's Top 22 Buckeyes from the 2025 season, as determined by Bill and Doug, only one of the top seven will be back in 2026 -- WR Jeremiah Smith. So assuming Smith continues to play at an All-American level in 2026 and he's the best Buckeye, who will be the No. 2 Ohio State player in 2026? On this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises run through their last two years of Top 22 Buckeyes and break down candidates to be the second-best Buckeye this season. It's another part of their preview of spring football, which starts this week. Plus, get ready for a discount offer for their Ohio State Substack coverage. Get 18 percent of an annual subscription (for the spring game on April 18) by using this link: https://billanddougosu.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=c6a62365

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Carnell Tate's 40 time and why he is the best WR in the 2026 NFL Draft

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Carnell Tate is projected as the top receiver pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and on this episode Cam White, who breaks down receiver film on Twitter at @RouteUniverse9 and on Instagram at @RouteUniverse, joins Doug Lesmerises to discuss why. Cam, who also trains college receivers, and Doug talk about Tate's route running, his hands and the 40 time at the NFL Combine that has become a hot topic in draft circles. They also touch on a few other receivers in the draft like Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. and Washington's Denzel Boston. Thanks for Cam for his time and insight and thanks to you for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Early College Football Playoff picks for 2026: Big Ten depth, 2 elite SEC teams and some shockers

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 22:35:08 +0000

College Football Playoff picks for 2026 are the topic of this episode of The Bill and Doug Show. Yes, it's early, but it's worth it to get thoughts down before spring football gets into full swing.

A year ago, Bill and Doug did this and it wasn't great: Bill got four playoff teams right and Doug got three. But isn't understanding why you were wrong part of the battle?

This episode runs through how much deeper the Big Ten might be than the SEC, how to think about teams with big transfer classes, and what is the expected number of 2025 playoff teams that will make it back in 2026?
Plus, does the Big Ten really have three playoff locks these days?
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Ohio State spring football preview; transfers and returning players to watch: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 21:10:03 +0000

Around the Shoe previews Ohio State spring football, which starts on March 10, on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show. Tim May and Marcus Hartman join Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis to discuss the Buckeyes they are most curious to see this spring.

The five topics on this episode:
* Returning offensive player you are most curious about
* Transfer offensive player most curious about
* Returning defensive player most curious about
* Transfer defensive player most curious about
* Comparing the talent on the 2026 team to last year's team.

Thanks to Tim and Marcus, two esteemed veterans of the Ohio State media, for their time and expertise. And thanks to you, as always, for joining Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. For more OSU coverage from Doug and Bill, check out billanddougosu.substack.com

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Big Ten crushing SEC in elite talent at the 2026 NFL Combine

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:09:36 +0000

A major part of college football is missing at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis run through all the ways the Big Ten us superior to the SEC at the top of this draft. Look at the best players at each position. Look at the receivers. Look at the running backs. Doug and Bill, who were at the combine on Wednesday and Thursday, break it all down. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. To check out more of their Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State NFL Combine report: A Caleb Downs-Ezekiel Elliott comparison, Davison Igbinosun and more

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:53:59 +0000

From the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis check in with the latest on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday.

They talked about Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Kayden McDonald and Caden Curry on their Wednesday show for Substack subscribers (billanddougosu.substack.com).

This time, they discuss Caleb Downs, Davison Igbinosun, Lorenzo Styles, Max Klare and Will Kacmarek, five more Buckeyes who spoke to reporters on Thursday. Will Igbinosun be the Buckeye who is most missed in 2026? Why is Doug comparing Downs to Ezekiel Elliott? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State's Bo Jackson and can he avoid the Buckeye Curse for Year 2 running backs?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:17:40 +0000

Last season, Bo Jackson became the fifth Ohio State true freshman to rush for 1,000 yards. The second year for the other four didn't go as well as Year 1. Two didn't play (Jackson is on track on avoid that) and the other two saw a dropoff. So based on not just OSU freshmen running backs, but all Power 4 running backs of the last decade who rushed for 1,000 yards as freshmen, what should we be on the lookoff for in Year 2 of Jackson? Bill Landis, who also wrote about this on Substack, and Doug Lesmerises break it down on the latest episode. For more OSU coverage, check out billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Around the Shoe: Ohio State at the NFL Combine; best Buckeye transfer addition; was Troy snubbed?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:12:42 +0000

Ohio State football is the topic once again on Around the Shoe, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two great Ohio State media guests to discuss the Buckeyes. Dave Biddle of Bucknuts.com and Juck Miletti of Juck on Bucks join to talk five topics on the Buckeyes, as the NFL Combine kicks off this week.

* With four Ohio State players projected to go in the Top 12 of the NFL Draft, how does that make us think of Ohio State's season?
* Which of the 11 Buckeyes at the NFL Combine are you most curious to see?
* Which Ohio State player from the Ryan Day Era would you draft first as an NFL team?
* On ESPN's list of the Top 100 quarterbacks of the 2000s, which OSU QB did they get wrong?
* Who will be the most impactful transfer for the Buckeyes this season?

Thanks for joining Around the Shoe, and thanks to Juck and Dave for their time. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out billanddougosu.substack.com

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College Football QBs: Do you need a vet to win? The amazing QB experience returning in CFB in 2026

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:58:29 +0000

Of the 68 power conference college football teams, 58 are locked in with returning or transfer starters for 2026. Six look like they are planning to start homegrown new starters, and four are looking at real quarterback battles. And 31 of those 68 teams are ready to play quarterbacks with at least 20 career starts.

From Josh Hoover to Brendan Sorsby to Rocco Becht to Arch Manning to Dante Moore to Julian Sayin to Nico Iamaleava to to C.J. Carr to Sam Leavitt to LaNorris Sellers to Darian Mensah, veteran quarterbacks are all over sport. On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis run through the numbers on this reality and what it means for the college football season. To get more Ohio State coverage from Doug and Bill, check out billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Around the Big Ten: Playoff teams, coaching hires, dark horses and most important players

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:37:10 +0000

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.

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A 24-team College Football Playoff: Why the Big Ten wants it, and would it kill college football?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:56:42 +0000

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

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Will Ohio State basketball make the NCAA Tournament? Can Buckeyes find a big win? Around the Schott

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 22:36:36 +0000

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.

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What will Arthur Smith bring to Ohio State? Discussing the Buckeyes' new OC with Alan Saunders

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 04:50:39 +0000

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.

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Ohio State's 10 best transfer additions, and 3 biggest transfer losses, of the Ryan Day era

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 01:45:53 +0000

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.

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Chances Ohio State goes 12-0 in 2026? Grading special teams hire & OSU flaunting it: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:38:08 +0000

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

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Ohio State's 2026 football schedule revealed: Predicting wins and losses for the Buckeyes

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:17:13 +0000

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.

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Julian Sayin, Tavien St. Clair and how Ohio State football should develop quarterbacks in this era

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Grading Arthur Smith; Jaxon Smith-Njigba in OSU history; and more

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:23:11 +0000

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

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Ohio State hires Arthur Smith, former NFL head coach and play caller, as offensive coordinator

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:21:16 +0000

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.

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Should Ohio State be viewed as the No. 1 college football team for 2026?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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

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Indiana lessons; Ohio State respect and regret; final Buckeyes transfer portal view: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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

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Indiana beats Miami 27-21 in National Championship Game; Big Ten wins third straight Natty

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:27:31 +0000

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.

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Indiana-Miami national championship picks, ESPN's terrible playoff predictor, plus Whatcha

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:10:19 +0000

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.

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Ohio State AD Ross Bjork: OSU spending all it can? Should college football have no spending limit?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:33:31 +0000

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

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Where Ohio State's 2026 football roster should be better and worse after transfer portal & NFL moves

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:59:12 +0000

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

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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Common lessons from 2 football champs who didn't repeat

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ohio State changing transfer portal strategy; Buckeyes vs. Indiana futures: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:15:04 +0000

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

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Indiana destroys Oregon 56-22 in College Football Playoff semi; is Cignetti's monster unstoppable?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:11:08 +0000

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.

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The SEC is mid, the SEC is dead, and maybe it was never as good as we thought it was

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:29:44 +0000

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.

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Miami wins thriller over Ole Miss 31-27 in College Football Playoff semifinal; how did Canes do it?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:09:10 +0000

The Miami Hurricanes are headed to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night. After watching Miami beat Ohio State in person on New Year's Eve, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are here to break down this Miami win in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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College Football Playoff semi picks: Oregon revenge vs. Indiana; Miami a good matchup for Ole Miss?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 04:11:32 +0000

It's Miami vs. Ole Miss on Thursday in the Fiesta Bowl and Indiana vs. Oregon on Friday in the Peach Bowl, and on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, the guys are making picks for both games. Do Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis think Ole Miss matches up better with Miami than Ohio State did? Do they think Dan Lanning is the one coach who can battle Curt Cignetti for biggest chip on the shoulder? Get their breakdowns and picks for the semifinals, and then catch live YouTube postgame shows after both games on Thursday and Friday. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Offensive coordinator plans, Brian Hartline dropoff, Miami surprise

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 21:43:37 +0000

Around the Shoe is back talking five Ohio State football topics with two great guests from the Ohio State media. On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by Dillon Davis from the Delaware Gazette and Cameron Teague Robinson from The Athletic to dicuss:

* What Ohio State should do for an offensive play caller in 2026

* How surprising the Buckeyes' loss to Miami was

* Advice for Ryan Day

* How much receiver production will drop off without Brian Hartline

* How we'd describe the final four teams remaining in the College Football Playoff

Thanks for joining Around the Shoe and thanks to Dillon and Cam for their time and expertise. For more OSU coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State in the transfer portal: Top recruits from the Class of 2024 are leaving the Buckeyes

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 18:56:55 +0000

The transfer portal is in full swing, and so far the Ohio State Buckeyes have seen nearly 20 players from the 2025 roster hit the portal. Among those are five of the top nine recruits from the Class of 2024, meaning the Buckeyes will see two-thirds of that class, which was ranked No. 5 in the nation, leave before getting to Year 3 (QB Air Noland left after last season.) On this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss what that means for the Buckeyes. For more of their OSU coverage, check out billandougosu.substack.com

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College Football Playoff lunacy from Georgia-Ole Miss, and ruthlessness from Indiana & Oregon

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 15:33:15 +0000

Indiana and Curt Cignetti dominated Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Oregon and Dan Lanning dominated Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, and Ole Miss and Georgia played a wild one in the Sugar Bowl. Now recovered from a late night at the Ohio State-Miami Cotton Bowl, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are here to break down all three College Football Playoff quarterfinals on New Year's Day. Thanks for joining.

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Ohio State loses to Miami 24-14, Buckeyes end season with Cotton Bowl playoff loss

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 1 Jan 2026 07:18:12 +0000

Ohio State lost to Miami 24-14 on Wednesday night, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are live in Arlington, Texas to break down the end of the Buckeyes' season and what comes next.

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College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Picks for the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:28:40 +0000

The SEC is stumbling through the bowl season. Will that change in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals?
Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis already dove deep and made picks for the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Miami.
On this show they pick the Indiana-Alabama Rose Bowl, the Georgia-Ole Miss Sugar Bowl and the Oregon-Texas Tech Orange Bowl.
Thanks for hanging with The Bill and Doug Show

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Ohio State vs. Miami Big Game Breakdown and Picks for Cotton Bowl quarterfinal

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:56:38 +0000

It's time to dig into the Cotton Bowl showdown between Ohio State and Miami as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down and make picks for this College Football Playoff quarterfinal on New Year's Eve.
First discussed is the Ohio State defense vs. the Miami offense, as the Buckeyes try to get a pass rush against Miami's big tackles and affect quarterback Carson Beck. The Hurricanes feature freshman receiver Malachi Toney, but is that enough to challenge the No. 1 defense in the nation? Is this the game where Arvell Reese is actually unleashed again? Will the Buckeyes need to let him get after Beck?
Then it's the Ohio State offense vs. the Miami defense, as the Hurricanes defensive line will present a challenge. What will Ohio State do to keep Julian Sayin away from pressure? And how can the Hurricanes handle the healthy duo of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate? Plus, Bo Jackson as a pass-catching threat? Why this might be the matchup for that.
Then Bill and Doug make their picks for the game, with the Buckeyes favored by 9.5 points.
Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State content, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Ohio State Cotton Bowl media day: News from Brian Hartline, Gabe VanSickle, Carnell Tate and more

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:12:00 +0000

Ohio State and Miami held their media days at AT&T Stadium on Monday in preparation for Wednesday's Cotton Bowl. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis made the rounds talking to Buckeyes ranging from Brian Hartline to Keenan Bailey to Carnell Tate to Gabe VanSickle to Tavien St. Clair. They talked about what they learned. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State-Michigan rivalry reset with Kyle Whittingham hire, update on Buckeyes from Cotton Bowl

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:53:37 +0000

Eleven years ago, we were at a College Football Playoff site with Ohio State as Michigan charted a new future with a new head coaching hire. It's happening again, with Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham as the Buckeyes prep for their Cotton Bowl quarterfinal against Miami. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are in Dallas, offering up their thoughts on the Whittingham hire and updating the Ohio State availability report. Thanks for hanging with us.

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Ohio State, Texas Tech, Indiana, Miami and picking the best College Football Playoff defenses

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What are the best defenses in the College Football Playoff? On this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises draft all eight defenses remaining in the national championship chase, talk about which teams really are Natty caliber on that side of the ball, and make a difficult choice about what is really the No. 1 defense remaining. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore and drafting the best College Football Playoff QBs

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's a draft of the eight remaining starting quarterbacks in the College Football Playoff on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show. From Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza of Indiana to the remaining QBs you'd have major questions about, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis pick all eight quarterbacks and find an interesting geographic breakdown. Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State defense reactions: Matt Patricia finally explains how the Buckeyes are using Arvell Reese

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:04:10 +0000

Ohio State's defense is the focus of this episode of The Bill and Doug Show after defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and defensive players Sonny Styles, Lorenzo Styles Jr., Kenyatta Jackson and Kayden McDonald met with reporters on Monday evening. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis eagerly focus on the topic they've been waiting to ask Patricia about -- the decrease in Arvell Reese's pass rush opportunities and production in the second half of the season and strategy behind it. They got a lot of their questions answers and broke it all down right here. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their substack at billanddougosu.substack.com Thanks for being here.

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Ohio State offense reactions: Play calling plans, Jeremiah Smith health check, right guard change

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:14:53 +0000

Ryan Day, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Max Klare and Carson Hinzman spoke with reporters Monday to preview Ohio State's Cotton Bowl matchup with Miami in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis broke down the three most important things they learned from the Buckeyes:

* What Day said about the plan for calling plays in the Cotton Bowl

* Who will start at right guard?

* The health of Smith and how he felt in the Michigan game and how he feels now

Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show, and on Tuesday look for updates from the defensive side of the ball for the Buckeyes.

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Ohio State cornerback grades: Has OSU dropped off from DBU, and how young will next year's CBs be?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's the final position group breakdown and grades for the Ohio State Buckeyes, as Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises run through Davison Igbinosun, Jermaine Mathews, Lorenzo Styles Jr. and the rest of the Buckeyes' cornerbacks. How do things right now compare to the run from 2014 to 2019 when Ohio State had a future first-round draft pick at corner on the field almost every season? How should the Buckeyes feel at corner heading into the playoff? How young might the position be next year? Thanks for following along on all these position group breakdowns. For more OSU coverage, visit billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State tight end grades: Is it too many tight ends? When it's just two, how good are they?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Will Kacmarek and Max Klare have emerged as a pretty interesting tight end combo for the Buckeyes this season. But has Ohio State fallen in love with its tight ends too much? On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, the tight ends get graded, with Bennett Christian, Jelani Thurman and Nate Roberts discussed along with the top two. How good are Kacmarek and Klare? What does the future look like for Roberts? Will the Buckeyes use three and four tight-end groupings less in the playoff? That and more tight end talk from Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises. Thanks for hanging out with us.

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College Football Playoff First Round Recap: Are Oregon, Miami, Alabama or Ole Miss Natty threats?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:05:17 +0000

Oregon beat James Madison, Ole Miss beat Tulane, Miami beat Texas A&M and and Alabama beat Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff this weekend. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises react to the games and discern whether any of the winners looked like threats to win the national championship.

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Ohio State linebacker grades: Is Sonny Styles actually the best OSU LB? And best LB pair since 2005?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

There's a huge discussion about Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese as the Ohio State linebackers room get graded on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show. Bill has an intriguing opinion about who might actually be the best Buckeyes' linebacker. And when you think how far Ohio State linebackers have come in the last several years -- could Reese and Styles make this the best group of OSU linebackers in two decades? Thanks for joining another position group breakdown on The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State running back grades: How much did freshman Bo Jackson save the Buckeyes this season?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Bo Jackson and Isaiah West are the focus of this episode of The Bill and Doug Show as the Ohio State running backs room gets a deep dive. What happened to the initial plan of C.J. Donaldson and James Peoples? How much did freshman Bo Jackson save the Buckeyes this season, and how high does he rank nationally among rushers from power conference teams? Will Jackson and fellow freshman West hold down the position for the foreseeable future? Thanks for joining the RB talk with Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises. Check out more of their coverage at billanddougosu.substack.com.

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College Football Playoff Picks: Miami-Texas A&M, plus an Alabama-Oklahoma mid-off, and an upset pick

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Four College Football Playoff first-round games are this weekend, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are here with picks and quick discussions of Alabama-Oklahoma, Miami-Texas A&M, Tulane-Ole Miss and Oregon-James Madison. Honestly, if you're looking for an in-depth breakdown ofAlabama vs. Oklahoma, you probably know this isn't the place. But Doug and Bill will let you know why neither team is all that good. And the Hurricanes vs. the Aggies should be interesting. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State receiver grades: Are Jeremiah Smith & Carnell Tate the best OSU WR combo ever?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:18:17 +0000

The Buckeyes receiver room gets broken down and graded on this episode as Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises look at Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate and how they fit among the best Ohio State receiver combos in history. Plus whether the Buckeyes should worry about throwing to a third receiver more or not, the progress of Brandon Inniss, and what the room will look like next year when Tate and WR coach Brian Hartline are gone. Thanks for joining Bill and Doug. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack at billandougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State defensive line grades: Kayden McDonald & Caden Curry breakouts; need to hit DL in portal?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Ohio State defensive line and analyzed and graded on this episode of OSU position grades on The Bill and Doug Show. Kayden McDonald, Caden Curry, Kenyatta Jackson, Tywone Malone, Eddrick Houston and the depth behind them -- how high should the grade for this group be? How does their production compare with recent OSU defensive lines? And what might the Buckeyes need to do in the transfer portal to beef up the line for next season? Thanks for checking in on the latest position grades. For more Ohio State coverage, visit billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State quarterback grades: Was this the Buckeyes' ideal QB room, and Julian Sayin's caretaking

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz and Tavien St. Clair are the topics as The Bill and Doug Show analyzes and grades the Ohio State quarterback room this season. How does that group stack up to what Ryan Day ideally wants from his quarterbacks? How does Julian Sayin compare to recent OSU QBs like Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud? What's the future of the room look like? What's the right balance for a Ohio State quarterback when it comes to making plays and protecting the ball? All that and more QB talk from Bill and Doug. For more OSU coverage, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Jeremiah Smith motivated, describing Ohio State talent, 2026 Heisman favorites: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:59:37 +0000

It's five more Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two more outstanding members of the Ohio State beat. You know them both from Buckeye Talk and cleveland.com, plus previous appearances on Around the Show, as Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik join the show. The topics: * Describe Jeremiah Smith not winning the Biletnikoff Award as the best receiver in the nation in one word * Who is the 2026 Heisman Trophy favorite? * Another one-word description, this time for Ohio State talent this season as All-American teams continue to roll out * Rank both the Indiana and Michigan football programs on a scale of 1-100 * What is the perfect College Football Playoff format? Thanks for Stephen and Stefan for their time, and thanks to you for joining us on The Bill and Doug Show. For more OSU coverage, check out billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State offensive line grades: Is this Buckeye line better than last year & more right guard talk

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:39:38 +0000

The Ohio State offensive line is next up as Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down every position group for the Buckeyes before their first playoff game in the Cotton Bowl. The guys dig in on Austin Siereveld, Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, Tegra Tshabola and Phillip Daniels, the up-and-down nature of the season, an offseason portal whiff, what that means for portal moves this offseason and whether the line could elevate in the playoff. For more Ohio State coverage, check out the Bill and Doug Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State safeties grades: Is Caleb Downs one of the Buckeyes' two best safeties of all-time?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Ohio State safeties are up in this position group breakdown, as the performance of Caleb Downs and Jaylen McClain this season is evaluated by Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis. They also look at the last decade of safety play; how Downs compares to Jack Tatum, Malik Hooker, Mike Doss and other OSU safety greats; and what the future of the position looks like. Thanks for joining the show and for more Ohio State coverage, check out billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State special teams grades: Future kicker plans and how good should Buckeyes' special teams be?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:37:09 +0000

Time to grade Ohio State position groups for the season, and first up on The Bill and Doug Show are OSU special teams? What percentage of power conference field goals in the 20s were made this season? (Ohio State missed one against Indiana). What might work against Ohio State in getting good kickers and punters? What should the Buckeyes' future plans at kicker be? Who were the best Buckeyes on kick coverage? And what did Bill, Doug and their Substack subscribers rate OSU special teams on a scale of 1 to 100? Nine more position groups ahead, thanks for hanging with us on The Bill and Doug Show.

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College Football Playoff picks: Will Ohio State repeat according to Doug and Bill?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:43:52 +0000

It's time to pick all the games in the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive into their picks.

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Sherrone Moore is fired, and in the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry, The Second Ten-Year War ends

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:18:54 +0000

Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, and the day ended with Moore in police custody. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises dive into what the move means for the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry:

* It ends The Second Ten-Year War from 2015 to 2025, as the comparisons so the first Ten-Year War from 1969 to 1978 are clear

* The Curse of Third Base, created by Jim Harbaugh, bites Michigan

* The Michigan Man idea is officially, officially dead

* Media needs to learn to not make sports personal with coaches T

hanks for joining us on The Bill and Doug Show. For more OSU coverage, check out billandougosu.substack.com

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College football's regular season and playoff are almost perfect, so media should quit complaining

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:44:12 +0000

It's more College Football Playoff talk on a Tuesday on The Bill and Doug Show, but unlike many college football shows, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis aren't complaining about the sport they cover. Because this regular season and postseason is actually right where it needs to be in terms of regular-season games that matter, letting great teams in and keeping some good teams out, and creating opportunity for more schools without taking away the meaning of losing. You've heard everyone else gripe. Let us explain why this sport just gave us a great regular season and is prepared to give us a great playoff. Thanks for joining the Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State Natty chances 2025 vs. 2024; best College Football Playoff matchups: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000

It's a three-person Around the Shoe instead of four, but as The Bill and Doug Show looks at Ohio State in the College Football Playoff, the guest is a stud. it's Shehan Jeyarajah from CBS Sports and CBSSports.com, who a year ago picked the Buckeyes to win it all going into the playoff (something Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis did not do.) So the five topics on this episode: * Comparing Ohio State Natty chances this year to last year * How many teams in the playoff can actually win? * What is the best matchup or potential matchup in the playoff? * Notre Dame getting left out of the play is BLANK * What percent is the College Football Playoff wonderful and what percent is it ridiculous? Thanks to Shehan for the time, and thanks to you for joining us on Around the Shoe.

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Will Brian Hartline still call plays? Ohio State prepares for the College Football Playoff

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 7 Dec 2025 21:37:53 +0000

Ohio State coach Ryan Day spoke about the Buckeyes as the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff on Sunday, but spent most of the time discussing what went wrong in a 13-10 loss to Indiana on Saturday night. Bill and Doug then checked in from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to break it all down, including how the Buckeyes will handle offensive coordinator Brian Hartline's future after he took the South Florida head coaching job.

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College Football Playoff bracket reaction: Ohio State is No. 2, Notre Dame out

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 7 Dec 2025 19:04:41 +0000

Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down the College Football Playoff bracket after Sunday's reveal. Who's in? What matchups stand out?

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Ohio State drops Big Ten title game to Indiana: Live postgame reaction

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 7 Dec 2025 13:41:59 +0000

Ohio State's chase of a perfect season came to an end on Saturday with a 13-10 loss to Indiana. The Buckeyes now turn their attention to the College Football Playoff. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break it down from Indianapolis.

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College football conference championship picks: What 9 games mean for the College Football Playoff

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 18:02:05 +0000

College football offers nine conference championship games this weekend, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis pick them all on The Bill and Doug Show.

Check out the Thursday Big Ten Championship Game Big Game Breakdown for their Ohio State-Indiana picks.

But on this episode you will find eight picks for:

Conference USA: Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State

Sun Belt: Troy at James Madison

American: North Texas at Tulane

Mountain West: UNLV at Boise State

Big 12: BYU vs. Texas Tech

MAC: Miami OH vs. Western Michigan

SEC: Georgia vs. Alabama ACC: Duke vs Virginia

Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. We'll have live shows on YouTube late Saturday night after the Big Ten Championship Game and Sunday afternoon as soon as the playoff bracket is announced. See you then.

College football conference championship picks: What 9 games mean for the College Football Playoff

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Ohio State vs. Indiana Picks and Big Game Breakdown for the Big Ten Championship Game

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 21:38:13 +0000

No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana meet in the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis on Saturday night. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises will be there to cover it, but first they are here to preview it on The Bill and Doug Show. Dig in on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes and Hoosiers, then settle in for Whatcha at the end on leftover turkey, Santa movies, Notre Dame in the playoff, shaving beards and more. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage on their Substack, check out billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: Breaking down the Hoosiers with Taylor Lehman

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Bill Landis is joined by Taylor Lehman of Bite-Sized Bison to learn more about Ohio State's opponent in this Saturday's Big Ten Championship, the Indiana Hoosiers. Taylor breaks down the Hoosiers on both sides of the ball so that you can know OSU's foe better. Thanks for hanging with us on The Bill & Doug Show.

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Brian Hartline, Ohio State OC and WR coach, takes South Florida head coaching job: Reaction

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 22:07:50 +0000

Ohio State receivers coach and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at South Florida. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises react to the news. That includes their initial assessment when they were recording their show for Substack subscribers Wednesday morning, and then further reaction after a news conference with Ryan Day at noon. To get even more coverage, including subscriber-only shows, try their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Why Notre Dame is probably out of the playoff, and Ohio State is looking at a quarterfinal SEC foe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 02:18:47 +0000

The penultimate College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday, and Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are here to react to them. The big news was Alabama moving one spot ahead of Notre Dame -- why that could have huge ramifications for the Fighting Irish. Plus Ohio State as a No. 1 seed, if it wins the Big Ten, is now possibly looking at playing the winner of an 8-9 matchup between two SEC teams -- maybe Alabama and Oklahoma. All that and more on this reaction show to the playoff rankings. Thanks for being here.

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Inside Ohio State's comms breakdown at Michigan, Ryan Day's wink, and another layer of rivalry lore

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 00:31:48 +0000

Ryan Day anticipated Ohio State might have trouble with its sideline communication technology against Michigan? Why? How did the Buckeyes plan for it? And what did his wink mean? On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down Day's answers to their questions on Tuesday that added another layer of intrigue to the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. Thanks for being here, and for more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Ohio State vs. Indiana power ratings, Michigan reaction, no SEC teams in Top 6 with Tyler Shoemaker

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

It's a look at college football power ratings from the TShoe Index with old friend Tyler Shoemaker, a great CFB numbers analysts, on this edition of The Bill and Doug Show. TShoe joins Doug to talk Ohio State's win over Michigan, how he rates Indiana vs. Ohio State, where the SEC stacks up in his power ratings, and how he views the national title pursuit for the Buckeyes. We love talking with TShoe, and thanks as always for joining us.

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Ohio State football Around the Shoe: Flipping the Michigan rivalry, Big Ten Championship vs. Indiana

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 21:40:37 +0000

Did Ohio State flip the rivalry with a win over Michigan on Saturday? What did the Buckeyes do in that win over the Wolverines that will carry over the most the rest of the season? How big of a deal is the Big Ten Championship Game vs. Indiana compared to the Michigan game and the chase for a national title? What do we make of Indiana coach Curt Cignetti calling Ryan Day a legend in the making? And for people in their 20s, what was it like growing up on Ohio State dominance in the rivalry before four straight OSU losses and then a win this year? To answer all those questions on Around the Shoe, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are joined by two more great members of the Ohio State media. It's Greg Wilson and Sam Cipriani of Buckeye Sports Bulletin who stop by on this episode to offer great insight. Thanks to Sam and Greg for their time and thanks to you for joining us on Around the Shoe. For more OSU coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State beats Michigan 27-9 as Buckeyes throw deep, control clock on ground to win The Game

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:24:31 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes knocked off Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday in the 121st version of the Ohio State-Michigan game. Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith both returned and played for the Buckeyes, and Ohio State overcame early mistakes to keep Michigan without a touchdown and control the game in the snow in the second half. Bill Landis in Ann Arbor and Doug Lesmerises in the home office break it all down.

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Predicting upsets of mid SEC teams; Plus Nebraska, Oregon, Pitt: College Football rivalry picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:40:59 +0000

It's college football's rivalry week and Doug and Bill go fast and loose while picking all the games that matter, from Oregon-Washington to Auburn-Alabama to Iowa-Nebraska to Pitt-Miami to Texas-Texas A&M to Georgia-Georgia Tech to Oklahoma-LSU to SMU-Cal to Tennessee-Vanderbilt to Minnesota-Wisconsin. Plus they check in on the coaching situations at Penn State, Ole Miss and elsewhere and pick several upsets that could change the College Football Playoff race.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan Picks and Big Game Breakdown

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:32:56 +0000

It's time to dive into Ohio State vs. Michigan and on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, it's a deep look at the best rivalry in college football. Doug and Bill run through:

* Special teams
* Michigan offense vs. Ohio State defense
* Ohio State offense vs. Michigan defense
* Their picks for The Game, with the Buckeyes favored by 10.5.

For more from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at billandougosu.substack.com/thegamespecial Thanks for being here, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and friends.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Which teams could be knocked from playoff spots in rivalry week?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:02:12 +0000

It's another round of College Football Playoff rankings, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down the latest rankings for Ohio State, Georgia, Indiana, Alabama, Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas Tech and more, while looking at the rivalry week games most likely to shake up the playoff picture. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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What can Ohio State QB Julian Sayin do in The Game differently than Will Howard and Kyle McCord?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:27:13 +0000

It's an Ohio State quarterback discussion on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show. The reason? Michigan's first touchdowns in the last two versions of The Game were set up by interceptions from Ohio State's quarterbacks. It happened with Kyle McCord in 2023 and Will Howard in 2024. But Julian Sayin as taken care of the ball as well as any power conference quarterback this season. So what might that mean for how the Ohio State-Michigan game turns out Saturday? Doug and Bill broke it down. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For a free trial of their Substack coverage, check out billanddougosu.substack.com/thegamespecial

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Ohio State-Michigan Around the Shoe: Most important Buckeyes, vivid memories, loving the rivalry

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:36:54 +0000

It's the Ohio State-Michigan version of Around the Shoe, as two great guests join The Bill and Doug Show to discuss the most important Buckeyes for The Game, how much of the matchup is emotional vs. schematic, why the rivalry is so great, and their most vivid memories. Steve Helwagen of Bucknuts.com and Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com join Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis to break down everything about the Buckeyes and the Wolverines. Thanks to them for their time, and thanks to you for joining us. For even more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, and to get a free trial until Dec. 5, visit their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.om/thegamespecial

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Ohio State beats Rutgers, moves on to Michigan week, will the passing game be ready? Live Postgame

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:55:43 +0000

Ohio State beat Rutgers 42-9 on Saturday in the final regular-season home game for the Buckeyes in Ohio Stadium this season. The attention immediately turned to the Michigan game next week, and to the health of receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, who did not play against Rutgers. The OSU receivers did not do much in their absence -- how will the OSU passing attack look next week in Ann Arbor? Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break it down on this postgame show.

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Oregon-USC, Nebraska-Penn State, Cincinnati-BYU, Pitt-Georgia Tech: National College Football Picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:51:50 +0000

College football features two matchups of ranked teams this weekend in No. 7 Oregon vs. No. 15 USC and No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 22 Missouri. On this national college football picks episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down both those games, as well as Michigan-Maryland, Penn State-Nebraska, Pitt-Georgia Tech and Cincinnati-BYU. Plus, check out Ohio State coverage from Doug and Bill at their Substack with this 14-day free trial offer: billanddougosu.substack.com/thegamespecial

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Ohio State vs. Rutgers Picks and Preview: Buckeyes' health, and will Rutgers ever beat Ohio State?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:57:51 +0000

It's Ohio State hosting Rutgers on Saturday at noon eastern, and on this episode Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises preview the matchup (with Ohio State favored by 31.5 points) and make their picks. Will Rutgers have the two best receivers on the field? Will Ohio State shut down a Scarlet Knights offense that puts up big numbers? If Carnell Tate and/or Jeremiah Smith don't play, what's the expectation from the Buckeyes' passing attack? Ohio State is 10-0 against Rutgers -- will that zero ever change? Thanks for joining us on The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out Bill and Doug on Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State recruiting and strategy on the offensive line, plus Whatcha Watching, Eating andThinking

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:21:27 +0000

Ohio State has five offensive linemen committed to the 2026 recruiting class and four of them are from Ohio. They have three offensive linemen committed in 2027 and two of them are from Ohio. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, the focus is on that recruiting strategy and whether the Buckeyes can build a national championship caliber offensive line mostly from homestate players. This is part of Offensive Line Week from Bill and Doug -- we'd invite you to check out the stories that will be appearing about this topic on our Substack page at billanddougosu.substack.com. Plus, there was a two-hour recruiting show for Substack subscribers covering the rest of the 2026 recruiting class on Wednesday. After the offensive line talk, Doug and Bill wrap up with Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking on mafia documentaries, Thanksgiving food year-round and foods that turn you British. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show

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College Football Playoff rankings live reaction: How far will Alabama fall?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:51:04 +0000

The College Football Playoff will release a new batch of rankings on Tuesday night. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis will react live as the rankings are unveiled, and then update their season-end playoff predictions.

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Jeremiah Smith-Carnell Tate concern level; biggest threats to an Ohio State repeat: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

It's Around the Shoe with five more college football topics around Ohio State football. What should be the level of concern about the injury status of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate on a scale of 1-100? What are the biggest external threats and internal threats to Ohio State's national title hopes? Describe the national discussion of the Buckeyes. And what's the most interesting thing about talking Ohio State football? All that is discussed on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show with two more great guests who cover the Buckeyes: Kris Drew of Menace 2 Sports and Dillon Davis of The Delaware Gazette. Thanks to Kris and Dillon for their time and great insight, and thanks to you for joining us every Monday on Around the Shoe. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack page at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State-Michigan matchup, Big Ten in the playoff & fighting SEC homerism with BTN's Jake Butt

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:05:14 +0000

Jake Butt of the Big Ten Network joins this episode of The Bill and Doug Show to discuss: * The chances for Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon in the College Football Playoff * Comparing 2025 Ohio State to 2023 Michigan * Fighting about SEC homerism * The mental and on-field factors for the Ohio State-Michigan game in two weeks' * His view in how to handle discussing his alma mater Michigan as a broadcaster Thanks to Jake for his time, and thanks to you for joining Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis on The Bill and Doug Show. For more OSU coverage, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Carnell Tate out, Jeremiah Smith limited in Ohio State's blowout of UCLA: Live postgame show

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:25:12 +0000

Ohio State beat UCLA 48-10 on Saturday night with receiver Carnell Tate out of the line and receiver Jeremiah Smith limited to a few first-half drives. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down the injury situation and the Buckeyes' 10th win of the season on a live postgame edition of The Bill & Doug Show.

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Notre Dame vs. Pitt, Texas vs. Georgia, Iowa vs. USC and more: National College Football Picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Six college football previews and picks are featured on this episode, including two games that should tell us just how good Notre Dame and Michigan are. That's Notre Dame at Pitt and Michigan at Northwestern, at Wrigley Field, both at noon eastern on Saturday. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis also dive into Minnesota at Oregon on Friday night, and Iowa at USC on Saturday afternoon. And then there are two SEC matchups in the spotlight -- Texas at Georgia and Oklahoma at Alabama. Bill was 6-0 in national picks against the spread last week, so listen up, and thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State vs. UCLA Picks and Preview: Buckeyes defense vs. Nico Iamaleava, CFB's best scrambler

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Ohio State hosts UCLA at 7:30 eastern Saturday night, with the No. 1 Buckeyes favored by 31.5 points. On this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down how the Buckeyes' defense will handle UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava, what to expected from the Ohio State offensive line and the run game, the Ohio State-UCLA history on the field and, at the end, who might be the next coach of the Bruins. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Former Buckeye Joshua Perry of NBC Sports on how Ohio State trying to repeat is different from 2015

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Joshua Perry, national champion linebacker from Ohio State's 2014 team, joins Doug Lesmerises on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show to compare Ohio State's repeat attempt this year to Ohio State's repeat attempt when he was on the team in 2015. Plus they discuss the potential of an Ohio State-Indiana Big Ten Championship game, what would be the best model for the College Football Playoff and why no one should be handing out the Heisman Trophy in November. Catch Joshua on NBC Sports during their college football coverage, including on Saturday night when Ohio State-UCLA will be on NBC. Thanks to him for this time, and thanks to you for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more OSU coverage, check out Bill and Doug on Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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How Julian Sayin and Ryan Day talk about QB play; Ohio State OL injury and rotation updates

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:23:07 +0000

What does Ryan Day mean when he talks about the art of playing quarterback, and how does it apply to the interception that Julian Sayin threw for the Ohio State Buckeyes against Purdue? On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss Day's thoughts on QB play, culture clips, offensive injury and rotation updates, and more thoughts on the Buckeyes' pace of play. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack page at billanddougosu.substack.com

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College Football Playoff live reaction: Which upsets in next 3 weeks could shake up the rankings?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:10:10 +0000

Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis react live to the second week of the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Then they provide their weekly predictions on how the 12-team playoff will shake out at the end of the year. And they offer upsets in the last weeks of the regular season that could greatly affect the rankings.

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How important is football to Ohio State? Predicting 2026 Buckeyes stars: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0000

How important is football to Ohio State as a university on a scale of 1-100? What is the best thing about Ohio State football right now? Which player is not currently a star for the Buckeyes but will be in 2026? And what are your best lessons and stories from being a college journalist? Those are the college football topics covered on this edition of Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. Joining Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are two sports journalists from Ohio State's student newspaper, The Lantern; It's Jack Diwik and Liv Rinaldi talking football and sharing stories this week. Catch Around the Shoe every Monday, and for more OSU coverage, check out what Bill and Doug do on Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Don't screw up college football's great 12-team playoff; ridiculous Heisman hyperbole: Doug Rants

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:05:59 +0000

The 12-team playoff is rewarding college football with 10 great games down the stretch involving the 23 current power conference teams with two losses or fewer. The shift to this format has created the ideal stakes for a large amount of teams -- so let's not screw it up. On this Rants episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Doug Lesmerises looks at the best games left in the playoff race, then he takes some of the Heisman discussion around Fernando Mendoza to task and explains how the Heisman will really shake out, and then he reminds everyone to avoid SEC quarterback Heisman favorites in the preseason. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State beats Purdue 34-10 live postgame: Jeremiah Smith sets personal high with Carnell Tate out

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 8 Nov 2025 23:19:21 +0000

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes beat Purdue 34-10 as Jeremiah Smith set a career high with 10 catches. He led the Buckeyes with 137 receiving yards as Ohio State played without Carnell Tate, who sat out the game but should return next week. Julian Sayin was 27 of 33 passing for 303 yards and a touchdown, though he also threw an interception in the end zone. Jermaine Mathews had an interception for the Buckeyes on a pass tipped by Caleb Downs. Bill Landis was in West Lafayette for the game and he joins Doug Lesmerises on this live postgame show to break down everything about the Ohio State win, which also included a different starter at right tackle. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack page at billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Oregon vs. Iowa, BYU vs. Texas Tech, Notre Dame vs. Navy: National college football picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

If Oregon wants to continue to compete at the top of college football, going to Iowa on Saturday and taking care of business is what the Ducks need to do to prove they are a truly elite program. But many great teams have gone to Kinnick Stadium and struggled with Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes. On this episode, Doug and Bill break down that game as well as BYU-Texas Tech, Washington-Wisconsin, USC-Northwestern, Notre Dame-Navy and Virginia-Wake Forest. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show each Friday for national college football breakdowns.

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Ohio State vs. Purdue Picks and Preview: Did the Boilermakers coach almost work for the Buckeyes?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 20:58:30 +0000

It's Ohio State at Purdue on Saturday at 1 PM eastern, and on this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down the Buckeyes vs. the Boilermakers with Ohio State favored by 29.5 points. What is the one thing that Purdue does well that could test Ohio State? When might Ohio State rest starters? Why is Purdue the most successful Big Ten team against the Buckeyes since 2004? For more Ohio State coverage, check out Bill and Doug on Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com. Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State's offensive line: Three injuries, plus depth, recruiting and strategy

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It's Ohio State offensive line talk as Bill and Doug look at three offensive line injuries suffered by the Buckeyes on Saturday against Penn State. Tegra Tshabola, Luke Montgomery and Josh Padilla all went down during the game, and Ryan Day said Tuesday two should be fine but one might be dealing with something. With that in mind, Bill and Doug looked at the history of Ohio State offensive line injuries, how they feel about the current depth at the position, and recruiting and strategy for the position down the road. It's all OL, so you know Bill is happy. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack page at billanddougosu.substack.com

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College Football Playoff rankings released: Ohio State No. 1; risers and surprises from committee

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 02:25:19 +0000

The College Football Playoff committee released its first rankings of the season on Tuesday, with Ohio State in the No. 1 spot, followed by Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama and Georgia. On this episode, Bill and Doug gave their predictions for what the committee would do, and then reacted live in the moment to actual rankings. That includes Iowa six spots higher than in the AP poll, Oregon three spots lower, and Ole Miss probably puffed up more than it should be. Check out the live reaction, and then the playoff predictions for the end of the season as Bill and Doug talk playoff like they have on Tuesday all season. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State's rushing attack: How much better can it get? Does it matter?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Ohio State had its most productive rushing game since September in Saturday's win against Penn State. Is that a sign that things are improving? How good does OSU's run game need to be to repeat as national champs? Bill Landis tackles all of that on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show. Thanks for hanging with us.

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Will Jeremiah Smith break an Ohio State TD record? Buckeyes' Heisman Trophy advice: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0000

It's five quick Ohio State football topics on Around the Shoe, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined every Monday by two great members of the Ohio State football beat.

On this episode, it's a double dip from NBC 4 in Columbus as both Jerod Smalley and Joe Nugent join Doug and Bill on the show.

The topics covered:

* Will Jeremiah Smith break Ohio State's single-season record for touchdown catches?

* How should Ohio State handle award season with Smith, Julian Sayin and Carnell Tate?

* Should the Heisman Trophy be awarded after the season?

* Give a TV tease to get OSU fans fired up for this stretch of Purdue, UCLA and Rutgers.

* What's one of your favorite Ohio State stories you've ever done?

Thanks as always for joining us on Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. For more Buckeyes coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack page at billandougosu.substack.com

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Rants on SEC delusion: How many times have ranked SEC teams almost lost to teams with fired coaches?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 17:15:14 +0000

It's three college football rants from Doug Lesmerises on The Bill and Doug Show. First, Doug looks at how many times the four SEC teams that have fired their coaches -- Florida, LSU, Auburn and Arkansas -- have almost beaten one of the nine currently ranked SEC teams. It's a lot -- and that's not a good thing for the SEC. Then it's a look at the quarterback development failures at Penn State, Nebraska and Michigan State this season and how that has affected the Big Ten. Finally, D.J. Durkin was named the interim coach at Auburn ... which would only happen in the SEC. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State handles Penn State, Jim Knowles: Live Postgame Show

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 2 Nov 2025 01:08:23 +0000

The Buckeyes faced their old defensive coordinator, and didn't encounter much resistance in a 38-14 win in Ohio Stadium. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break it down on a live episode of The Bill & Doug Show.

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College Football Picks: Nebraska's Matt Rhule finally gets a ranked win? Vanderbilt derailed?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

It's Nebraska-USC, Cincinnati-Utah, Minnesota-Michigan State, North Carolina-Syracuse, Vanderbilt-Texas and Oklahoma-Tennessee picks on this episode as Bill and Doug bring you their Friday national show.

What are the best Vandy-Texas and Tennessee-Oklahoma results for Big Ten fans? Is Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith in trouble if he doesn't get a Big Ten win this season? Will Minnesota bounce back from an embarrassing loss? Will Nebraska coach Matt Rhule get his first win over a ranked team since he was coaching at Temple, as Lincoln Riley brings USC to Lincoln on Saturday night? And when two four-game losing streaks collide on Friday, what will give between Syracuse and North Carolina? Is it time for Bill Belichick's first ACC win?

Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show, and Happy Halloween.

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Ohio State vs. Penn State Picks and Preview: Will the Buckeyes' defense light up PSU's new QB?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:17:14 +0000

It's Penn State at Ohio State on Saturday at noon in Ohio Stadium, and Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises offer this preview and their picks for the Buckeyes vs. the Nittany Lions on The Bill and Doug Show. First up is the Ohio State defense vs. the Penn State offense. How much might the Buckeyes blitz new QB Ethan Grunkemeyer? Must Penn State try to throw down the field, and how much will the Ohio State secondary attack those plays if the Nittany Lions try it? Will Kaytron Allen be able to run the ball at all? Then it's the Ohio State offense vs. the Penn State defense. How ready are Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate and the OSU passing offense to keep elevating? What should you watch for in the Ohio State run game? What should Penn State DC Jim Knowles try to do against the Buckeyes? Picks are at the end of the show. Thanks for checking out this episode. For more OSU coverage, try billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State vs. Penn State beat writer breakdown: Nittany Lions were targeting Buckeyes for months

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:16:26 +0000

It's a huge Ohio State vs. Penn State beat writer breakdown on The Bill and Doug Show, as Audrey Snyder from The Nittany Dispatch podcast joins Bill and Doug.

The topics covered:

* Penn State coaching search

* How much Ohio State looms over Penn State

* Run game issues for both teams

* Does Penn State have a special teams edge?

* Buckeyes ready to shut down Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer

* The right side of the OSU offensive line

*Eddrick Houston and Chaz Coleman making plays on their defensive lines

Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out Bill and Doug on Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com For more Penn State coverage, check out Audrey at insidethelions.substack.com

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College Football Playoff picks: Odds for Big Ten/SEC contenders; Iowa's chances; is Ole Miss in?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It's College Football Playoff picks on The Bill and Doug Show, as Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises reveal their season-end playoff projections as they do every Tuesday. The first actual committee rankings are just a week away, so be sure to check back next Tuesday for their reactions to those committee decisions. For now, the guys discuss the playoff positioning of Iowa, Washington and Oregon, then debate whether Ole Miss is already in, and talk about whether Texas Tech, BYU or Cincinnati should be favored in the Big 12. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State vs. Jim Knowles: Inside the Buckeyes' showdown with their former defensive coordinator

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:43:45 +0000

Ohio State hosts Penn State on Saturday, which means Nittany Lions' defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is returning to Ohio Stadium. Knowles was the OSU defensive coordinator the last three seasons, and now he'll be going against the offense he faced in practice so much. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, the guys talks about the relationship between Knowles and the Buckeyes, and how OSU coach Ryan Day talked about that relationship on Tuesday. (There was a little nugget in there.) They also discuss how the Penn State defense under Knowles has fared compared to the Ohio State defenses of the last three seasons. Thanks for joining Bill and Doug, and for more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State's biggest rival besides Michigan; Buckeyes' QB if not Julian Sayin? Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Five Ohio State football topics are on the board for Around the Shoe, which comes to you every Monday on The Bill and Doug Show. As the Buckeyes prepare to play Penn State, who is the Buckeyes' biggest rival outside of Michigan?

If Julian Sayin hadn't transferred to Ohio State from Alabama after Nick Saban's retirement, who would be the Buckeyes' quarterback this season? If any issue trips up Ohio State this season, what might it be? Offensive line? Red zone? Special teams?

And then, how different is it covering Ohio State compared to other college football teams, and what are your memories of your first days on the OSU beat? As always, two great guests join the show from the Ohio State media crew.

This week, it's Joey Kaufman of The Columbus Dispatch and Stefan Krijisnik of cleveland.com. Thanks for joining us on The Bill and Doug Show, and for more OSU coverage, check out Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Why the Penn State job is better than LSU; the SEC is actually mid; don't get Ole Miss smug: Rants

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:04:08 +0000

Brian Kelly was fired at LSU. James Franklin was fired at Penn State. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Doug Lesmerises compares the histories and openings at LSU and Penn State and gives you reasons why he thinks the Penn State job is better. Then it's a test -- does Doug ACTUALLY think the SEC is mid? Finally, a reminder to not yet count your chickens on Ole Miss as a playoff team. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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College Football Playoff eliminator games: Picks and previews on which Big Ten teams will survive

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:31:52 +0000

Big Ten football features three games this week between 5-2 teams. That's Illinois at Washington, Minnesota at Iowa and Northwestern at Nebraska. The winners will remain alive in College Football Playoff discussions. The losers will not. On this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down those games as well as South Florida-Memphis, Vanderbilt-Missouri and LSU-Texas A&M. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Talking Jeremiah Smith as Carnell Tate rises: The right way to view Ohio State's star receivers

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Carnell Tate has been a breakout star of Ohio State's season, while Jeremiah Smith still is tied for second among power conference receivers in catches and is eighth in yards.

On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, they really dig into Smith's season from several angles:
* How often is he the first read?
* Contested catches
* Slot usage
* Ohio State's slow pace of play
* Was he 100 percent healthy against Wisconsin Ohio State fans are talking about the Buckeyes' top two receivers, so we are, too.

Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out Substack at billandougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State, Indiana, Miami and more -- How many college football teams can win the national title?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Is the number of college football teams that can actually win the national title something like six teams? Is it more? Closer to 10? On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are joined by old friend Ari Wasserman of On3 to discuss national title contenders. Each gives the number of their list, then they run through all the teams, agreeing and disagreeing on whether they can actually win it all. Then it's Whatcha Watching, Whatcha Eating, Whatcha Thinking on TV, food and more. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Inside Julian Sayin's Heisman Trophy case, and why so many people are getting it wrong

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has the third-best Heisman Trophy odds in betting markets, but isn't viewed as that kind of candidate at the moment among much of the college football media. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, it's time to compare Sayin to other candidates like Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia and Alabama QB Tyler Simpson and discuss what too many people are missing. For more Ohio State coverage, check out Bill and Doug on Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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College Football Playoff bracket: Big Ten eating itself just like the SEC; Cincinnati getting closer

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:34:38 +0000

Actual College Football Playoff rankings are two weeks away, as Doug and Bill give you their Tuesday night projection of how they think the playoff race will shake out at the end of the year. What did losses by Miami, Texas Tech and Ole Miss last week do to their playoff brackets? Where does Notre Dame stand? What's the status of the Big Ten getting four teams in the field? As always, thanks for joining Bill and Doug for their Tuesday playoff talk.

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ESPN's embarrassing James Franklin interview; fired coaches relegation; Alabama smugness: Rants

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:54:34 +0000

It's college football rants, starting with the ESPN College GameDay interview of fired Penn State coach James Franklin on Saturday. Doug Lesmerises is tired of college football media culture that puts coaches on a pedestal until they are fired, and then treats them as victims. Then it's onto the number of fired coaches so far this season and how that compares to the number of playoff teams. Finally, Doug admits he didn't see Alabama going 6-1, but he warns anyone who is getting too smug about the Tide's success. And then he recounts ripping the SEC in other ways. Thanks as always for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Carnell Tate's huge season, Ohio State's most valuable assistant and Buckeye books: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:11:28 +0000

It's five Ohio State football topics on another edition of Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show. Carnell Tate's season, Ohio State's success in its latest four-game stretch, the most valuable assistant coach outside of Matt Patricia, the Ohio State player you'd want to write a book about, and other Buckeye book talk fills up this episode. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are once again joined by two outstanding members of the Ohio State football beat. It's Bill Rabinowitz, author the new "Buckeye Brotherhood" book, and Marcus Hartman of pressprosmagazine.com and cuswordssports.com who join the show this time. Thanks to you for joining us, and come back every Monday for more Around the Shoe. To get more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State throws all over Wisconsin, Julian Sayin has huge day in 34-0 win: Live Postgame Show

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:56:53 +0000

Julian Sayin threw for 394 yards as No. 1 Ohio State dominated Wisconsin on Saturday. Carnell Tate had 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns while Jeremiah Smith had 71 receiving yards as the Buckeyes moved to 7-0 going into their off week.

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USC-Notre Dame, Michigan-Washington, Georgia-Ole Miss, Penn State-Iowa: College Football Picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Notre Dame vs. USC on Saturday night is a rivalry with major College Football Playoff implications, while Michigan-Washington, Ole-Georgia, BYU-Utah and Tennessee-Alabama also matter in the playoff race. And then there's Penn State at Iowa. Can the Nittany Lions fix themselves after firing James Franklin, losing quarterback Drew Allar to injury and dropping three straight? Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down and make picks for all these games. As always, thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Picks and Preview: Can the Buckeyes avoid the DAF in Madison?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:14:05 +0000

It's an Ohio State vs. Wisconsin preview for the Buckeyes' game in Madison on Saturday at 3:30 eastern, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis make their picks for the game. The Buckeyes are 25.5-point favorites over the Badgers, who are 2-4 and coming off a shutout loss at home to Iowa. No. 1 Ohio State is 6-0 and playing its second straight road game after handling its business at Illinois last week. For more OSU coverage, check out billandougosu.substack.com. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State's super team season, the real run game issues, and changing the Big Ten schedule: Q&A

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:04:40 +0000

It's more Ohio State football talk as Bill and Doug gather up some questions from their Substack subscribers. This show on the Buckeyes starts, however, with Bill explaining what he found from his latest investigation of the Ohio State run game. Then it's whether Ohio State is a super team in 2025, thinking about the Ryan Day-Mike Vrabel views of last season, how much the Big Ten title matters, and ideas for changing the Big Ten schedule. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Notre Dame vs. the Big Ten; Indiana respect; 4 perfect conference champs? College Football Playoff

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:18:33 +0000

Notre Dame vs. USC on Saturday is a huge game for the College Football Playoff picture, as is Washington-Michigan, Ole Miss-Georgia, Utah-BYU, Tennessee-Alabama and Duke-Georgia Tech. The playoff race is at least 20 teams deep as Doug and Bill reveal their latest playoff projections for the end of the season. Thanks for joining them here every Tuesday for playoff talk.

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Nick Saban is wrong and the SEC is a Ponzi scheme; Penn State candidates; Ohio State RBs: Rants

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:14:00 +0000

It's time to rant about college football as Doug Lesmerises tackles three topics on The Bill and Doug Show
* The wrong view from Nick Saban and others that the SEC has better depth than the Big Ten
* Ohio State running backs and breaking tackles
* The list of candidates to replace James Franklin and why the eventual coach might be missed by everyone
Thanks for hanging out with us to talk college football on The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State football MVP; grading Ryan Day; Michigan effect on the Buckeyes: Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:58:01 +0000

It's Ohio State football talk once again on Around the Shoe, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis of The Bill and Doug Show are joined by two outstanding members of the Ohio State press corps. This week, Pat Murphy of Bucknuts and Andy Anders of Eleven Warriors join the show to discuss five quick-hit topics: * The Ohio State MVP for the first half of the season * Grading Ryan Day for 2025 * A Buckeye you'd like to see more of in the second half of the season * How much is the four-game losing streak to Michigan hanging over Ohio State? * Beard talk Thanks for joining us every Monday on Around the Shoe. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Penn State collapses, is James Franklin done? Indiana takes down Oregon: College Football Postgame

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:32:51 +0000

Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis discuss the biggest games of the college football day, including Penn State falling to Northwestern 22-21 and Indiana going on the road to beat Oregon 30-20 in a Top 10 matchup. Plus Texas took down Oklahoma in Red River, and USC knocked off Michigan at home.

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Ohio State beats Illinois 34-16 as the Buckeyes stay undefeated: Postgame Show

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:35:56 +0000

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes handled No. 17 Illinois on the road on Saturday, as the Buckeyes won their 10th straight game in Champaign. The Ohio State defense forced three turnovers and Jeremiah Smith and Bo Jackson each caught touchdowns as Ohio State won 34-16

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Oregon vs. Indiana Showdown, plus Michigan-USC, Oklahoma-Texas and more: College Football Picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:00:57 +0000

Oregon-Indiana, Texas-Oklahoma and Michigan-USC lead the discussion this week as six college football picks come your way on The Bill and Doug Show. In a Top 10 Big Ten matchup, does Indiana have a skill position advantage? Will Oregon dominate in the trenches? Are Dante Moore and Fernando Mendoza the two best QB draft prospects in the country? Plus picking Nebraska-Maryland, Alabama-Missouri and South Florida-North Texas. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State vs. Illinois Big Game Breakdown: Picks and preview for Buckeyes at Illini

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 21:32:50 +0000

No. 1 Ohio State visits No. 17 Illinois on Saturday for a noon kickoff. Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin has been slicing up defenses as the best QB in the country against the blitz, and he, Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate could be trouble for the back seven of the Illinois defense. Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer has been keeping Illinois in games and has a dangerous receiver in Hank Beatty. But will Illinois try to slow this game down and run it? Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break it all down and make their picks. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Is the Big Ten in playoff trouble? Playoff race for Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan & Nebraska

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 00:46:33 +0000

How many teams will the Big Ten get in the College Football Playoff? After Penn State's second loss of the season, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises are reshuffling their playoff brackets on their Tuesday evening episode of The Bill and Doug Show. Nightmare scenario -- six or seven playoff teams for the SEC and only two for the Big Ten? Is that even possible? The guys break down the most likely scenarios for all the Big Ten playoff contenders and how the season could shake out. Then they run through their predicted playoff brackets. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more coverage of Ohio State, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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The Jeremiah Smith Heisman Trophy case, snagging a Toledo gem & the Bill Belichick disaster: Rants

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 20:25:02 +0000

Ohio State coach Ryan Day on Tuesday mentioned the idea that receiver Jeremiah Smith might not get the stats necessary to build a Heisman Trophy case. If that's the case in this day and age, where the best teams are making sure to stay fresh for a a playoff run that could last four games and takes place after the Heisman is handed out, do we all need to get smarter in how we think about the Heisman? Doug Lesmerises tackles that question on this Tuesday Rants show, as well as addressing Pitt finding a freshman quarterback of the week from Toledo, and Bill Belichick continuing to be a disaster at North Carolina. Thanks for joining the The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Buckeyes' ideal national title opponent; Matt Patricia-Jim Knowles swap

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 21:41:00 +0000

If Ohio State does return to the national championship game, which opponent would make a perfect foe? Is it Miami -- or an SEC team? That's one of the topics covered on this version of Around the Shoe as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are joined by two special guests to cover five quick-hit topics. Along for the ride this week are Adam King from 10 TV and Beau Bishop of 97.1 The Fan, among other places. Other topics include discussions around the Buckeyes replacing Jim Knowles with Matt Patricia at defensive coordinator, how much Ohio State contributed to breaking Penn State, and what is Columbus like as a sports market? Thanks for joining us on Around The Shoe every Monday. For more coverage of the Buckeyes, check out Bill and Doug on Substack at billandougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State passing game lets it rip as Buckeyes beat Minnesota on wild day of college football

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 5 Oct 2025 12:49:31 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes got a primetime home game for the first time in two years and took advantage on Saturday night. They smothered the Minnesota Golden Gophers on defense and let it rip on offense. Carnell Tate had nine catches for 183 yards and a touchdown, Jeremiah Smith had seven catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns and Julian Sayin threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns.. Ohio State is now 5-0 heading to Illinois next week, and Doug Lesemrises and Bill Landis break it all down on this live postgame show.

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Vanderbilt beating Alabama again? Nebraska & Washington tests; Cincinnati-Iowa St. banger: CFB picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

From Nebraska-Michigan State to Miami-Florida State, from Alabama-Vanderbilt to Iowa State-Cincinnati, from Illinois-Purdue to Texas-Florida to Washington-Maryland, it's time for more national college football picks. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises each went 5-2 on their picks last week, so maybe they are starting to figure it out. What's the plan this week? Check out their picks and previews on the latest episode of The Bill and Doug Show. Check back every Friday for more talk, from a Northern view, about CFB's best games.

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Ohio State vs Minnesota picks and preview

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Ohio State is favored by 23.5 points over Minnesota, as the teams will face off in Ohio Stadium on Saturday night. Will Julian Sayin and the Buckeyes' passing game let it rip against the Gophers? Will Minnesota running back Darius Taylor play? How much might Ohio State shut down the Gophers' run game? Will Koi Perich be a factor for Minnesota on defense or special teams? Is this a game for Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate to attack the Minnesota secondary? Bill and Doug preview both sides of the ball and then offer their picks. For more Ohio State coverage, check out their Substack page at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Inside Ohio State special teams: Who's in charge, and should the Buckeyes spend more money on it?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

It's Ohio State special teams talk as Bill and Doug dive into every facet of special teams play from both a coverage and return standpoint. Who runs the units for the Buckeyes? How are they performing? Should Ohio State consider investing more in a special teams coach? Are the Buckeyes meeting their standard in this area? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more coverage of Ohio State, check out their Substack page at billanddougosu.substack.com

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The SEC is a mess, and will Georgia even make the playoff? College Football Playoff brackets

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:01:31 +0000

The 12-team College Football Playoff is on the minds of The Bill and Doug Show again, and the impossible task or trying to sort out Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee and LSU is undertaken. Bill and Doug talk that out, as well as the idea of Ohio State and Oregon being the top two seeds in the playoff and whether the ACC will get one playoff team or two. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show each Tuesday evening for a playoff discussion.

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Ohio State should dominate national title talk; plus, Paul Finebaum for Senate? Really? Rants

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:24:34 +0000

Should the Ohio State Buckeyes be viewed in the national college football discourse as the prohibitive favorites to win the national championship this season? Doug Lesmerises thinks that if they were an SEC team they would be viewed that way, as Georgia has been in the past. That's one of Doug's rants. Then he checks in on how Michigan native Trinidad Chambliss wound up as the savior of an SEC program. And he discusses Paul Finebaum's claim he's considering a run for Senate. Can we think of somebody better to vote for than a sports talk host? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Buckeyes most pleasant surprises; what should QB Julian Sayin do next?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:31:59 +0000

It's more Ohio State hot topics on Around the Shoe, as the Buckeyes remain at No. 1 after moving to 4-0 with a win over Washington. This week, two great OSU podcasters join the show -- Eric Boggs from The Ohio Podcast, and Juck on Bucks. Along with Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises, they discuss the most pleasant surprises of the Ohio State season, what they through when Ohio State was trailing Washington in the first half, what they want to see next from Julian Sayin, and how coverage from a fan perspective has influenced the Ohio State beat. Thanks for joining Around the Shoe every Monday on The Bill and Doug Show

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Is Ohio State's Arvell Reese the best linebacker in the country?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:58:59 +0000

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese doesn't lead the country in tackles or sacks, but he's impacting the Buckeyes in a variety of ways all over the field. Does that make him the best linebacker in the country? If we can't really answer that, is he the best linebacker OSU has had in at least the last decade? Bill Landis dives into that and some thoughts on how Reese played against Washington on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show. Thanks for watching.

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Penn State falls in 2OT to Oregon, Alabama takes down Georgia: College Football Postgame

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:44:55 +0000

Penn State-Oregon, Georgia-Alabama, Indiana-Iowa, Ohio State-Washington -- Doug and Bill break down a full day of college football on this postgame show. That Includes the Niitany Lions vs. Ducks and Dawgs vs. Crimson Tide coming down to the wire.

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Penn State vs. Oregon, Alabama vs. Georgia: Picking a loaded college football slate

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:52:15 +0000

This week's college football slate is capped by two primetime bangers: Oregon at Penn State, and Alabama at Georgia. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are picking those two games, plus a few other interesting ones, including Notre Dame at Arkansas and Indiana at Iowa. Thanks for watching The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State vs. Washington Big Game Breakdown: Picks and Preview for Buckeyes-Huskies, plus Whatcha, Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:01:12 +0000

It's an Ohio State vs. Washington deep dive on this episode, as Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes and the Huskies. First is the Ohio State offense vs. the Washington defense. How will OSU QB Julian Sayin handle his first road game? Will Tacario Davis play for the Huskies, and can they cover the OSU receivers? Then it's the Washington offense vs. the Ohio State defense. Can Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles contain Washington QB Demond Williams Jr.? Bill and Doug make their picks at the end of the breakdown, then they talk weddings, squash, cannoli filling, eyebrow trimming and more on Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State vs. Washington beat writer breakdown: Buckeyes or Huskies have the better skill trio?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

It's five big questions on Ohio State vs. Washington from two star beat writers, as Bill Landis of The Bill and Doug Show and Christian Caple from On Montlake get together to offer insights on the Buckeyes and Huskies. Who's an under-the-radar player for each team? What's the health update? Who is the better skill player trio -- Julian Sayin-Jeremiah Smith-Carnell Tate, or Demond Williams-Jonah Coleman-Denzel Boston? What's the Washington home-field advantage like, and can Ohio State handle the road? How have both teams dealt with the loss of both coordinators? With Doug Lesmerises asking the questions, Christian and Bill give great answers to get you ready for Saturday's big showdown in Seattle. For more coverage of Ohio State, check out Bill and Doug on their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com And for more Washington coverage, check out Christian at OnMontlake.com

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College Football Playoff brackets: Indiana dominance, SEC fears, 9-3 chaos, Big 12 uncertainty

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:11:23 +0000

College Football Playoff brackets are the focus of this Tuesday night edition of The Bill and Doug Show as they reveal changes in their 12-team brackets after losses by Utah and Illinois last weekend. What do the guys think of Indiana as a playoff contender? Who is the new favorite in the Big 12? How can the playoff race in the American be enjoyed? Why do algorithms wants six SEC teams in the playoff? Who is Westminster Chicken Coop? Thanks for joining the guys here every Tuesday night for playoff talk on The Bill and Doug Show. Check out their Substack at billanddougosu.substack.com

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The most dangerous players on Ohio State's Big Ten schedule

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:45:53 +0000

Who are the standout individual players Ohio State will face during Big Ten play? As the Buckeyes get set to enter conference play, Bill Landis gives his list of the 10 most dangerous players OSU will face during this run, including a couple from this weekend's opponent, Washington. Thanks for hanging with us on The Bill and Doug Show. Please consider subscribing to our Substack page for written content and bonus podcasts: billanddougosu.substack.com

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Did Ohio State help create dominant Indiana and Oregon teams? Would Woody Hayes like Curt Cignetti?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:08:04 +0000

Indiana and Oregon are leading the nation in average margin of victory through the four weeks of 2025 -- and could both teams losing to Ohio State in 2024 be part of the reason why? On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Doug Lesmerises looks at the dominant starts for the Hoosiers and the Ducks, looks ahead to their matchup on Oct. 11, and theorizes about how all the best teams in the Big Ten are raising the standard for each other. And it starts with Ohio State. Plus, would Indiana coach Curt Cignetti be Woody Hayes' kind of guy? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. For more Ohio State coverage from Bill and Doug, check out their Substack at billanddougosu@substack.com.

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Is Ohio State in danger at Washington? Julian Sayin vibes and nicknames: Ohio State Around the Shoe

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:18:53 +0000

It's Around the Shoe, covering five quick-hit Ohio State football topics with two great guests from the Buckeyes beat. On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis of The Bill and Doug Show are joined by Dave Biddle of Bucknuts and 247Sports.com, and Tim May of the The Tim May Show and 40-plus years of OSU reporting experience.

The topics:
* What's the No. 1 thing that should concern Ohio State about this Washington trip?
* Who has the best nickname for Julian Sayin?
* This betting line has Ohio State favored by about 9 points -- what's the best way to describe this game?
* How has adding four West Coast schools worked out for the Big Ten?
* Where were you the last time Ohio State played at Washington in 2007? Thanks to Tim and Dave for joining us on Around the Shoe.

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Huge Big Ten playoff race games with Michigan-Nebraska and Illinois-Indiana: National CFB Picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

From Illinois-Indiana to Michigan-Nebraska, from Utah-Texas Tech to Michigan-USC, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis make their latest national college football picks on this episode of The Bill and Doug Show. Doug was awful last week and needs to bounce back. Bill is rolling. They are divided on the Michigan-Nebraska matchup featuring two young QBs in Bryce Underwood and Dylan Raiola. Thanks for joining us, and catch more Ohio State coverage on their Substack at https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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Grading Matt Patricia: How Ohio State's new defensive coordinator is stacking up after three games

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia met with reporters during the Buckeyes' off week three games into the season. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises check in on Patricia's vibes, how much the defense has changed from last season, and what grade they would give his performance through Ohio State's 3-0 start. For even more Ohio State coverage, check out Bill and Doug's Substack at https://billanddougosu.substack.com

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Grading Brian Hartline: How Ohio State's offensive coordinator has handled 3 games of calling plays

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Ohio State's Brian Hartline is calling plays for the Buckeyes for the first time this season. During Ohio State's idle week, he spoke on Tuesday about his relationship with head coach Ryan Day and the thing he loves doing when it comes to keeping defenses off-balance. On this episode, Bill and Doug grade Hartline's first season calling plays up in the box and diagnose the good mood this 3-0 start to the season has him in. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show, and check out our Substack page for more Ohio State coverage at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Are Notre Dame's College Football Playoff hopes dead? New CFP rankings

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:14:22 +0000

Welcome back to The Bill and Doug Show. It's Tuesday, and that means Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are updating their 2025 College Football Playoff projections after week three of the regular season. Is Ohio State still No. 1? Is Notre Dame dead after an 0-2 start? How many Big Ten and SEC teams will get in? Thanks for watching The Bill and Doug Show.

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Is Ohio State's defense the best unit in college football?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:08:02 +0000

Ohio State's defense is allowing the second-fewest points per game in the country. Could the Buckeyes have the best defense in the country? And beyond that, could the OSU defense be the best unit in college football on either side of the ball? On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Doug Lesmerises dives into the numbers in an attempt to answer that question. He also compares the Ohio State defense to another defense that made a coordinator change and is having huge issues so far this season -- Notre Dame. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show, and sorry for the mic issue on this episode. It'll be fixed for next time.

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Buckeyes' perfect red-zone call; Clemson & Notre Dame lessons for OSU

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Hot Ohio State football talk is back for another Monday on Around the Shoe. What lessons can the Buckeyes learn from early losses by Clemson and Notre Dame? How would you change your Big Ten Championship Game picks? What's the best call for Ohio State on fourth-and-goal from the 2? Will a MAC team ever make the College Football Playoff? Does anyone care about a media member's alma mater? On this episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises of The Bill and Doug Show are joined by two more great guests: Andrew Gillis of cleveland.com and Bill Bender of The Sporting News. Thanks for checking out Around the Shoe. Find us every Monday on The Bill and Doug Show.

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Is Ohio State's rushing attack ready for Big Ten play?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:52:31 +0000

We have three games of data on Ohio State's rushing attack, and the Buckeyes are coming off their best rushing performance of the season against Ohio. The next time we see them, it will be Big Ten play. Bill Landis checks in on the run game with a Monday Rewatch episode of The Bill and Doug show, discussing some numbers and what he's seen from the ground game with conference play around the corner. Thanks for hanging with us.

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Ohio State beats Ohio: Postgame reaction as Jeremiah Smith leads No. 1 Buckeyes to 3-0 start

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 03:56:30 +0000

The No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Ohio Bobcats in Ohio Stadium on Saturday, as receiver Jeremiah Smith put up huge stats and freshman running back Bo Jackson topped 100 yards and made a serious play to be the lead back for the Buckeyes. Ohio State hit big plays to Smith and Carnell Tate in the passing game, Jackson ripped off a 64-yard run, and after some early red-zone struggles, the Buckeyes pulled away in the second half. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis broke it all down after the game.

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Clemson & Georgia in trouble? Notre Dame bounceback? Backyard Brawl revenge? College football picks

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:35:58 +0000

From Georgia-Tennessee to Notre Dame-Texas A&M, from West Virginia-Pitt to Clemson-Georgia Tech, from Wisconsin-Alabama to Minnesota-Cal, it's time for national college football picks on The Bill and Doug Show. Bill and Doug will do this every Friday, previewing and picking the best games from around college football, with a focus on the North. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State vs. Ohio Picks and Preview

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:27:24 +0000

Ohio State plays its final nonconference game on Saturday against the Ohio Bobcats. Ohio is one of the favorites to win the MAC this year and has already beaten one Power Four team in West Virginia. What are Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis watching out for on Saturday, and what's their score prediction? They lay it out in this episode of The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State's Ryan Day on four Ps: Pettijohn, Patricia, punt return and portal plans

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Ohio State coach Ryan Day doesn't like the proposal to have a single transfer portal window in January, while the College Football Playoff is still going on. Will the Big Ten fight it? Plus what's up with freshman linebacker Riley Pettijohn, issues in the OSU punt return game, and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia on the sideline. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State, Oregon and Miami are college football's most dominant teams: New CFB playoff rankings

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 23:21:10 +0000

It's time for updated College Football Playoff rankings, as Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises give their No. 1 through No. 12 playoff bracket ahead of Week 3 action. Three teams stand out to them so far -- Ohio State, Oregon and Miami. But who else makes their 12? And what do they think about the AP poll discussion that has so many people upset? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Julian Sayin and Dante Moore are college football's best new starting QBs for title contenders

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 15:13:40 +0000

Eight college football teams in the AP preseason Top 15 are leaning on quarterbacks without much starting experience. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Doug Lesmerises runs through all eight of them and puts them in five tiers two weeks in. It's Julian Sayin at Ohio State, Dante Moore at Oregon, Bryce Underwood at Michigan, Arch Manning at Texas, C.J. Carr at Notre Dame, Ty Simpson at Alabama, D.J. Lagway at Florida and Gunner Stockton at Georgia. Who looks ready to lead his team to a national title and who doesn't? Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Bo Jackson's breakout; could Jeremiah Smith play in the NFL now?

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 21:05:47 +0000

From comparing Jeremiah Smith to Ohio State receivers currently in the NFL, to figuring out what Bo Jackson might look like in the Buckeyes' running back rotation by the Michigan game, to whether Ohio State should play an in-state team every season, Around the Shoe has you covered with the best quick-hit discussion on Ohio State football.

Joining Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises on the show this week are Cameron Teague Robinson from The Athletic and Dan Hope from Eleven Warriors. Look for two new OSU reporters to hop on each week for a fun spin through the best topics on Ohio State football. Thanks to Dan and Cam for their time, and thank you for checking out Around the Shoe on The Bill and Doug Show.

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How Ohio State QB Julian Sayin handled more responsibility vs. Grambling

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 12:25:33 +0000

Welcome to another week of Ohio State football. This is your Monday rewatch episode of The Bill and Doug Show, where Bill Landis offers some additional thoughts on Julian Sayin's performance in Ohio State's 70-0 win against Grambling State, following a rewatch of the game. Thanks for hanging with us.

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Ohio State blows out Grambling State: Postgame reaction as Julian Sayin is on target

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Sun, 7 Sep 2025 00:12:46 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Grambling State 63-0 in Ohio Stadium on Saturday and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis jumped on live right after the game to break it all down. Quarterback Julian Sayin went 18 of 19 for 306 yards and four touchdowns, while Jeremiah Smith had five catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Ohio State moved to 2-0 and will host Ohio University next week. Check out our deeper dive postgame show on Sunday morning on Substack at https://billanddougosu.substack.com.

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Michigan-Oklahoma, Iowa State-Iowa, Illinois-Duke and more College Football Picks and Previews

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

This episode offers picks in six major college football games in Week 2, starting with freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood leading the Michigan Wolverines on the road against Oklahoma. Then Bill and Doug make picks for Iowa vs. Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Game, as Kirk Ferentz tries to pass Woody Hayes. Plus picks on Illinois at Duke, Oklahoma State at Oregon, Boston College at Michigan State and the Kansas-Missouri Border War. Bill went 4-3 on his picks last week and Doug went 3-4. They guys will do this every Friday, taking a national look at college ball here on the Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State vs. Grambling State picks, preview

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Ohio State will host Grambling State on Saturday at 3:30 in Ohio Stadium. It's a rare FCS opponent for the Buckeyes and only the second time they've played an HBCU program in their history. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises give their picks for the game, plus some history on Grambling and why this is a cool matchup for Ohio State, even if the game is likely to get out of hand. They also discuss which young players they'd like to see get some extended action in what should be a lopsided win for OSU.

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Ohio State football's changing of the guard

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 03:29:06 +0000

There are 15 Ohio State rookies on NFL rosters, a boost to the Buckeyes' NFL presence as the previous big class of Buckeyes cycles out of the league. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Doug Lesmerises goes solo to talk about the changing of the guard and passing of the torch for Ohio State in the pros and how the Buckeyes have almost doubled their NFL presence in 10 years. And he runs through the NFL history of the 2016 OSU draft class, with only four of them remaining in the league. Thanks for joining The Bill and Doug Show. A new premium show comparing the 2015 and 2025 OSU teams will be available only on Substack on Wednesday.

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4 things Ohio State needs to improve, according to Ryan Day

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 22:05:00 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Texas Longhorns 14-7 on Saturday and became the new No. 1 team in the country this week. As they prepare to host Grambling State on Saturday, Ryan Day brought up four points from the win over the Longhorns where he would like to see his team improve. Bill and Doug dove into all of them one by one on this episode. Check out more coverage of the Buckeyes from Bill and Doug on their Substack page at billanddougosu.substack.com

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Ohio State is the new No. 1 | Updated College Football Playoff projections

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 21:35:00 +0000

Ohio State moved into the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press top 25 poll following its win against the former No. 1 team, Texas. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss the Buckeyes' new ranking, the fallout from week one, which teams besides Ohio State impressed the most, and update their College Football Playoff rankings after one week of games. Thanks for hanging with us on The Bill and Doug Show.

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Ohio State Around the Shoe: Jeremiah Smith's usage, Julian Sayin's potential, Alabama's failures

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Ohio State debate lives on Around the Shoe, talking Buckeyes from Julian Sayin to Jeremiah Smith, from Matt Patricia to Alabama lessons.

Each Monday, four people who cover the Buckeyes will get together for a quick fun college football conversation. For the debut episode, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises of The Bill and Doug Show were joined by two outstanding members of the Ohio State beat: * Tony Gerdeman of Buckeye Huddle. Catch his work at buckeyehuddle.com and The Buckeye Weekly Podcast * Stephen Means of cleveland.com. Find him at cleveland.com/osu and on Buckeye Talk on YouTube and in your podcast feeds. Four reporters, five quick topics.

This week: * What percent of Sayin did we see against Texas? * Did the Buckeyes use Smith effectively? * What did you think of the Patricia hire when it was made and what do you think now? * What lessons can Ohio State fans take from what's happening at Alabama? * Who would win a Royal Rumble among Ohio State reporters? Thanks to Stephen and Gerd for their time. We hope to see you each week Around the Shoe.

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Trailer

ti@bluewirepods.com (Blue Wire) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:21:02 +0000

Welcome to the Bill and Doug Show. 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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