Podcast appearances and mentions of bill bender

This date in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Aaron Donald's back, the Browns keep all four QBs, Scottie Scheffler wins the FedEx Cup (again), and former Buckeyes making the cut across the NFL, recapping the week zero slate, the 10 most important Buckeyes for this season and breaking down the incredible Daejon Love saga.

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Ryan Lavoie, Brooks Childress and Jac Myrick talk with Justin Ferguson about Auburn football, interview with Bill Bender about CFB landscape and our Big Ten 2026 preview. Enjoy! Hour 1: 1:00 - Intro 11:32 - Phone Call 27:15 - Interview w/Justin Ferguson Hour 2: 50:00 - Interview w/ Bill Bender 1:08:10 - Phone Call 1:30:25 - Week 0 Thoughts Hour 3: 1:40:20 - Big Ten Preview 2:13:30 - Phone Call

This date in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Nick Chubb retires, OSU MBB adds Lee Aaliya, College Gameday's heading to Oxford, MS for Week 3 & Alabama names Keelon Russell their starting QB, Ohio State names their seven captains and Block O jersey, and Deshaun Watson might've talked his way outta the Browns starting QB job.

In this hour of VSiN Weekend Morning Line, hosts Will Hill and John Jastremski talk about the NFL Preseason, the MLB Slate, PGA FedEx BMW Championship and College Football. Bill Bender joins the show and helps talk about College Football and who he thinks will win Heisman. The hosts wrap up the show with the best bets of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 2 of the NFL Preseason starts tonight and Matt has picks on both games. Adam Bjorn joins from Australia with a look behind the BetCris counter. Bill Bender of the Sporting News joins the show to preview college football. 

Hour one of DJ & PK for August 20, 2026: Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake head coach Bill Bender, CFB writer for the Sporting News John Talty, CFB writer for CBS Sports and 247

The entirety of DJ & PK for August 20, 2026: HOUR ONE Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake head coach Bill Bender, CFB writer for the Sporting News John Talty, CFB writer for CBS Sports and 247 HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, BYU, RSL, and Golf Tickets for the BYU-Notre Dame aren't actually going for $26,000 Preseason Rankings are just for fun HOUR THREE Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports Utah sues former coach Freddie Whittingham John Watson Northern Utah Player of the Week HOUR FOUR Ron McBride, legendary Utah football head coach Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

For his annual appearance, Bill Bender of the Sporting News joins Mike Asti to preview the 2026 college football season on the latest episode of his "Mike Drop" show. They discuss the Associated Press' preseason rankings, the constant jarring between the Big Ten and SEC and Bender reveals which teams he believes can surprise and make a dark horse run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Bill Bender, of Sporting News, to discuss their ranking of the 25 greatest college football personalities ever, AP Top 25, SEC, Tennessee, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of August 20, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Bill Bender, of Sporting News, to discuss their ranking of the 25 greatest college football personalities ever, AP Top 25, SEC, Tennessee, and more. Then, they take some calls before getting to birthdays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entirety of DJ & PK for August 19, 2026: HOUR ONE Elijah Reed and Nate Ritchie from Utah Fall Camp Gordon Monson, Sports columnist for the Salt Lake Tribune Aaron Roderick, Kelly Poppinga and Sione Moa from BYU Fall Camp HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, BYU, Utah, and RSL ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 Salt Lake is spoiled with great local owners HOUR THREE Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News John Talty, college football writer for CBS Sports + MORE HOUR FOUR Preseason brawls and Training camps in NFL Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour three of DJ & PK for August 19, 2026: Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News John Talty, college football writer for CBS Sports + MORE

Hour three of DJ & PK for August 19, 2026: Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News John Talty, college football writer for CBS Sports + MORE

College Football writer for the Sporting News Bill Bender

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Joshua Bez makes MLB history, T-Wolves to retire KG's jersey, Scottie Scheffler dominates & Hue Jackson says it wasn't his fault, AP Top 25 poll drops today, Ohio State moves Senior Day to week one, Bo Jackson's impressing in camp, Luke Fahey's pushing Tavien St Clair, Curt Cignetti keeps talking trash, and some good, some bad for the Browns QBs against Da Bears.

Trent is joined by Bill Bender talking College Football, Mike Palm from Circa, the Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Frank Schwab.

August 10, 2026 Hour 3 Bill Bender & Nick Sabato. Bill talks college football. HOF Speach. Nick on the Buffalo Bills.

Today in history, talkin' ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: OSU men's hoop ceiling & floor for this season, Buckeyes land a five-star QB, bunch of OSU preseason camp discussion, the Protect College Sports Act gets put on hold, The Athletic's annual QB tier rankings, and the top candidates for next year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

In this hour of VSiN Weekend Morning Line, hosts John Jastremski and Will Hill talk about the MLB, NFL, College Football, and the Wyndham Championship. Bill Bender joins the show and helps talk about the CFB season. WIll and John also go into detail about the top 25 coaches poll, and the NFC East preview. The hosts wrap the show up with the best bets of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alec Lasley, Zach Osterman & Bill Bender join Jim Coyle and Coach Griff. IU Football camp, Kellan Wyatt & Stephen Daley return, IU #6 in the Coaches Poll and the latest CFB news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College football season will be here before we know it. What is the outlook for Maryland? Are we buying into the annual Notre Dame and Texas hype? Bill Bender joined the guys for a preview.

Chuck starts hour 2 talking Arkansas with David Bazzel from 103.7 The Buzz in Little Rock, and giving credit to Rice for spending on improving their home stadium. We then look around the world of college football with Bill Bender from The Sporting News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Condon returns with a look at the position battles that will dictate what Iowa football looks like in 2026, recaps another Cubs win over the Dodgers and is joined by Bill Bender from the Sporting News talking College Football, David Eickholt on the Hawkeyes, David Kaplan talks Chicago Sports presented by Centurion Stone of Iowa and the Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus plus Trent's Picks of the Day presented by Circa Sports

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! She said Yes!! Buckeye Training Camp begins Thursday. Hear from Ryan Day on the importance of it this year. The Big Ten and SEC have finally agreed on something. The Dodgers doing Dodgers things. Browns QB Update. 20 Most Interesting takes us to TTUN. Bill Bender of The Sporting News, Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News, What's Up, Weekend Blitz, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Dodgers land Skubal, OSU's biggest trap game, Aaron Donald's inevitable return & Curt Cignetti bought a bigger gun, the Big Ten & SEC throw their support behind the Protect College Sports Act, Kyle Whittingham says there's no room for hate in the OSU-Michigan rivalry, Jimmy Haslam says take the over on Browns wins this season, and Ray Knight loves his '86 NYM teammates.

Brandon Beam and Pat Murphy recap the Big Ten Media Days. Beers and Buckeyes with Steve Helwagen of Bucknuts and The Sporting News' Bill Bender joins the show.

Join Jim Coyle and Coach Griff for another loaded edition of Indiana Sports Beat Radio as we officially close the book on Big Ten Media Days and turn our attention to the start of fall camp across college football. We'll open the show with Alec Lasley of TheHoosier.com, who joins us for two segments to break down Indiana's biggest takeaways from Big Ten Media Days, Curt Cignetti's message heading into 2026, and the Hoosiers' outlook as preseason camp begins. We'll also discuss Indiana Basketball's foreign tour to Peru, early player evaluations, team chemistry, and what the trip could mean heading into the upcoming season. In the second hour, Zach Osterman of the IndyStar joins us to provide his perspective on Indiana's position within the Big Ten after Media Days. We'll discuss the conference's biggest storylines, preseason expectations, the teams to beat, and why the Hoosiers enter the season with national attention unlike ever before. We'll wrap things up with Bill Bender of The Sporting News as we shift to the national landscape. Topics include the early Heisman Trophy race, conference championship favorites in the Big Ten, SEC, and ACC, College Football Playoff contenders, and the biggest storylines entering preseason camp. With talking season officially over, it's time to find out which teams are truly ready to compete for a championship. Don't miss another packed Friday edition of Indiana Sports Beat Radio, streaming live on the @IndianaSportsBeatRadio YouTube channel from 8:45–10:45 AM ET. It's your destination for Indiana athletics and the biggest stories from around college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sporting News' Bill Bender joins the show Talking current SEC vs BIG Ten Will Arch Manning be good enough? The Top 4 at 4:00

College Football writer for the Sporting News Bill Bender

Hour 4 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News Sports Roulette: QB Baker Mayfield will play out his final year of contract with Tampa Bay Golden State Warriors making all the wrong decisions

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on July 28, 2026. Hour 1 Starting Lineup Ohio State announces lucrative jersey patch deal estimated $17 million deal What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham shares how he believes college sports should be fixed ahead of Big 10 Media Days G, B, & U: Tampa Bay Buccaneers refusal to pay QB Baker Mayfield and DT Vita Vea Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson making an NBA 25 under 25 list Hour 3 Tony Jones, Philadelphia 76ers and NBA writer for the Athletic Draymond Green returns to Warriors on 1-year, $27.7M deal SEC and Big Ten must decide on Protect College Sports Act by tomorrow Hour 4 Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News Sports Roulette: QB Baker Mayfield will play out his final year of contract with Tampa Bay Golden State Warriors making all the wrong decisions

In this episode of Live Bet Sunday, Scott Seidenberg discusses MLB betting strategies, recent trades, and NBA news, featuring insights from guests Bill Bender and then Michael Fiddle. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This date in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: The Protect College Sports Act's on life support & the AP votes Andy Reid as the NFL's best coach, LeBron chooses the 76ers, SEC preseason media teams, and Cris Carter's a big fan of Tavien St. Clair.

Indiana Sports Beat Radio closes out the week with a loaded Friday lineup featuring Alec Lasley of TheHoosier.com, Zach Osterman of the Indy Star, and Bill Bender of The Sporting News. Alec Lasley joins us for two segments to break down Indiana basketball's game against the Virgin Islands during the Hoosiers' international trip to Peru. We'll discuss what stood out, how the roster is beginning to take shape, and what these early games may reveal about the direction of the program. Alec will also cover Indiana football recruiting, including the Hoosiers' new quarterback commitment in the 2028 class. Zach Osterman continues the Indiana basketball conversation and helps us look ahead to Big Ten Media Days next week. We'll examine the biggest questions surrounding the Hoosiers, the conference's top storylines, and what Indiana must accomplish as football season approaches. Bill Bender wraps up the guest lineup with a look at the biggest national sports headlines, including the latest developments across college football and the stories that will shape the upcoming season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The entirety of DJ & PK for July 22, 2026: HOUR ONE LeBron James, NBA Summer League and NBA offseason Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News Do you think a move out of the Big 12 is required for BYU and Utah to play big time football? HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, Soccer, and NHL A handful of Big 12 teams make the list among Power Four's 10 easiest schedules in 2026 What the Big 12 can learn from record breaking World Cup viewership numbers HOUR THREE Which western conference NBA teams have won the offseason so far? Ron McBride, Former Utah football head coach BYU Football Preview HOUR FOUR Ron McBride, former Utah Football head coach Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for July 22, 2026: LeBron James, NBA Summer League and NBA offseason Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News Do you think a move out of the Big 12 is required for BYU and Utah to play big time football?

The entirety of DJ & PK for July 21, 2026: HOUR ONE Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio Rob Wright III season College Football realignment HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, BYU, Golf, NHL Do you think a move out of the Big 12 is required for BYU and Utah to play big time football? Reinforcing brands in the Big 12 conference HOUR THREE Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News November 7th is a loaded college football day. How much buzz will Utah-BYU rivalry game get? BYU basketball reportedly lands big man from Poland HOUR FOUR Will Utah and BYU have a seat at the table if the SEC breaks away and the super leagues become a thing? Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour three of DJ & PK for July 21, 2026: Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News November 7th is a loaded college football day. How much buzz will Utah-BYU rivalry game get? BYU basketball reportedly lands big man from Poland

Bill Bender, covering college football for the Sporting News, joins DJ & PK to break down the latest from college football, SEC break away, and Utah + BYU football.

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Buckeyes, Hoosiers add to their '27 recruiting hauls & the Schott's getting an upgrade, ACC coaches are saying some wild things, ranking the NFL's best "triplets", and the entire NBA is waiting on LeBron.

Bill Bender joined Josh and Joel to preview Tennessee, discuss the upcoming college football season as a whole and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Bender joined Josh and Joel to preview Tennessee, discuss the upcoming college football season as a whole and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7-17-26 Coach Griff, Alec Lasley, Zach Osterman, and Bill Bender Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gideon discusses the upcoming college football season with Bill Bender of the Sporting News, as well as year 1 for the Cowboys under Eric Morris, and the sports figures with whom you'd want to enjoy dinner! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Sinners wins at Wimbledon again, Zack Wheeler rejects the All-Star game, Wemby leaves money on the table & the Homerun Derby is tonight, ESPN's FPI ranks Ohio State #1, CFB's most hated coaches, the Seahawks go for $9 billion, how fair is the Christian Pulisic hate, and Paul Finnebaum does not like Brian Kelly.

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Flo Balogun's back & Joey Chestnut dominates again, PFF's Top 50 CFB players for the '26 season, the best CFB program of each decade, LeBron's next team, talking OSU football recruiting with Birm, and Dillon Dingler makes some OSU baseball history.

The guys are joined by Bill Bender from The Sporting News, as Bill previews the upcoming college football season, he talks about the chances that Clemson, South Carolina & UNC all bounce back from disappointing 2025 campaigns, what he makes of the ACC as a whole, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in history, talkin' ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Buckeyes add to their '27 recruiting class, Bills moving away from OJ Simpson & Chaz Coleman leaves Tennessee, Werenski & Marchenko want out of Columbus, will Notre Dame play the "villain" role this season, the Big Ten or the field for this year's National Title, and ESPN loves the Bengals offense (but not the Browns).

On a Monday edition of Cleveland Browns Daily, the great Bill Bender from The Sporting News checks in, talking all things sports including the supplemental draft, college hoops and more (34:02). The guys go through all of the weekend's headlines (52:42) and hear from Linebackers Coach Jason Tarver (1:22:39).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.