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Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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Welcome to Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast that dives deep into the exhilarating world of sports gambling. Join host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz & sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich, as they break down NFL and college football betting with expert insights, favorite picks, best bets, and comprehensive analysis on the hottest football storylines. What sets us apart? Bear, Geoff & Sammy place real bets, offering you an authentic, high-stakes experience.

Catch new episodes of Bear Bets every Monday, Thursday and don’t miss our limited series Big Noon Kickoff Presets: Bruce & The Bear dropping every Friday all college football season. In this exclusive series, Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica dive into all things college football—picks, news, and insider information—throughout the season.

Tune in for your ultimate winning play. Follow Bear and Geoff on X @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz, @spshoot.

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On air since
2023
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Episodes

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  1. Ohio State Upset By USC: Is The Buckeyes Season Officially OVER?

    Show notes

    The #2 team in the country went down against another unranked team on the road with the Ohio State Buckeyes taking their 2nd loss of season against the USC Trojans. Is Ohio State's season over? That loss opens up a lot of possibilities for the College Football Playoff and the Big Ten Championship picture as well as we head into arguably the biggest & most important weekend of the college football playoff. For Week 10 of the College Football season, there will be six Top-20 matchups & six Top-10 teams on road vs ranked teams. #2 Georgia facing off again #20 Ole Miss, #7 BYU heads to face #3 Utah, Oregon faces off against the reeling #11 Ohio State Buckeyes, and #1 Miami squares up against #4 Notre Dame. The guys have you covered for everything you need heading into the week.

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    0:30 Ohio State Loses To USC
    2:25 Is Ohio State's Season Over?
    4:20 Does Oregon Have A Chance Against Ohio State?
    5:15 Miami Squeak Out Win Over North Carolina
    8:00 The Looming #1 Miami vs #4 Notre Dame Matchup
    15:00 #7 BYU Facing #3 Utah - The Holy War
    17:00 #6 Indiana Squeaks One Out Against Minnesota
    18:20 Big Ten Championship & CFP Picture Moving Forward
    24:00 Week 10 College Football Preview
    24:30 #10 Texas At #19 Missouri
    26:30 #2 Georgia At #12 Ole Miss
    29:00 #9 Alabama At #15 LSU
    33:55 Tough Losses Of The Week
    35:50 NFL Week 8 Recap
    39:30 Outro

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    42 min
  2. Bruce & The Bear: Georgia's "Get-Right" Game, Jeremiah Smith or Malachi Toney for Heisman & What's Wrong with Oregon?

    Show notes

    Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive into a loaded Week 9 slate across college football, starting down in Jacksonville with the Atlanta Gridiron Classic between #17 Florida and #3 Georgia. How does Kirby Smart rally the Bulldogs after their stunning loss to Auburn, and following their massive upset over Texas, who will Billy Napier roll out under center for Florida?
    Next, the guys examine #1 Miami heading to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina. Can Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels pull off the ultimate shocker against the top-ranked Canes? Plus, Bruce and Bear debate the Heisman Trophy front-runners: is it coming down to Miami playmaker Malachi Toney or Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith?
    From there, it's a massive Big Ten clash at the Coliseum as #2 Ohio State visits USC. Can Ryan Day keep the Buckeyes' national championship hopes alive without injured quarterback Julian Sayin, and is Lincoln Riley running out of time to save his job in Southern California? Then, the guys head to Eugene for #20 Northwestern at Oregon, diagnosing what has unraveled for the Ducks this season while debating if the Wildcats are a legitimate College Football Playoff contender.
    Out in the Big 12, Bruce and Bear break down #22 Arizona at #13 Texas Tech, shining a spotlight on Noah Fifita as he continues his dominance in Tucson. Then, Bruce breaks down the insider chatter surrounding the top coaching candidates to fill the head coaching vacancies at Baylor and NC State.
    In this week's "Two-Minute Drill," Bruce and Bear tackle:

    • The Big Noon Kickoff showdown between #25 Wisconsin and Iowa
    • Missouri All-American running back Ahmad Hardy's inspiring return to the field after being shot in May
    • A heartfelt tribute remembering offensive mastermind and former Hawaii/SMU head coach June Jones, who passed away at age 73

    Finally, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich join Bear for "The Walkthrough" to deliver the sharpest betting intelligence from behind the counter:

    • Who finishes under center for Ohio State and how oddsmakers are adjusting.

    • Why Oregon's current profile is giving sharp bettors eerie flashbacks to Texas.

    • Why the Vegas wiseguys have massive, conviction-backed positions on Air Force.

    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Welcome to Bruce & The Bear
    01:23 #17 Florida vs. #3 Georgia: Kirby Smart’s Rebound & Florida’s QB Choice
    03:55 #1 Miami at UNC: Bill Belichick Upset Watch &
    08:45 Malachi Toney vs. Jeremiah Smith Heisman Debate
    11:49 #2 Ohio State at USC: Buckeyes Without Julian Sayin
    19:16 What Went Wrong at Oregon?
    21:50 Will #20 Northwestern make the CFP
    23:27 #22 Arizona at #13 Texas Tech: Noah Fifita Spotlight
    26:37 Who should Baylor hire as their next Head Coach?
    29:00 Who should NCST hire as their next Head Coach?
    30:54 Two-Minute Drill: Wisconsin-Iowa preview,
    32:02 Ahmad Hardy’s Return To Action
    33:24 Remembering June Jones
    35:10 "The Walkthrough" with Sammy P & Geoff Schwartz: Ohio State QB Futures
    38:25 Why Oregon Feels Like Texas
    40:55 Sharp Wiseguy Bets on Air Force
    42:00 Outro

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    44 min
  3. 5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Bears SB Odds After Jeffery Simmons Trade & Who Will Win OROY?

    Show notes

    The board is set, the lines are moving, and the Bear Bets crew is back to put cash in your pocket! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, and sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich deliver their ultimate NFL futures and line movement betting card for the week—featuring powerhouse spread covers and key underdogs.

    The trio open up by reacting to the Bears trading for DT Jeffery Simmons and how it could impact the Bears Super Bowl odds. After that, the guys give 5 NFL bets you must make right now from the Week 8 slate of games. The crew also give a few Future Fortunes, by betting a $100 on a Super Bowl winner and also discussing which player should be the favorite to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. To wrap it all up, Bear, Geoff, and Sammy reveal their Survivor Pick of the Week to advance your entry!

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    0:28 Bears Traded For DT Jeffery Simmons

    3:28 Take the Bears or Seahawks?

    5:30 Should You Bet the Raiders or Jets?

    7:29 Over or Under for Chiefs-Broncos?

    11:23 Are the Cardinals A Good Bet?

    13:31 Jaylen Warren Receptions Bet

    14:16 Future Fortunes On Super Bowl Winner

    16:41 Who Will Win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award?

    22:20 Week 8 Survivor Pick

    23:24 Outro

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    25 min
  4. College Football Playoff Chaos: The Bubble Teams About To Choke

    Show notes

    As we enter week 9 of the College Football season, the College Football Playoff picture is starting to take fruition. The guys chat about what teams they think are locks and who they think is a good bet to miss the playoff. They talk about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Texas Longhorns, the UCLA Bruins, the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. The guys also breakdown which games they like this weekend including the #17 Florida Gators taking on the #3 Georgia Bulldogs, the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes heading to Los Angeles to take on the USC Trojans and the #1 Miami Hurricanes taking on the spoiler North Carolina Tar Heels. Can Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels cover against the Canes? They talk those games and so many others in week 9 of College Football.
    The guys also chat their underdogs to win outright and their favorites to fade for Week 9. They deliver their favorite college football picks, best bets, predictions, betting lines, and must-watch games of the weekend!
    Don’t miss everything you need to know before kickoff!

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    2:30 College Football Playoff Picture
    3:00 Who Is A Lock To Make CFP?
    4:40 LSU Making The CFP At -160?
    8:40 If Notre Dame Loses To Miami - Do They Miss The CFP?
    11:00 Who Would You Bet To Miss The CFP?
    14:40 Texas At 9-3 or Iowa At 10-2 Makes The CFP?
    19:00 #17 Florida vs #3 Georgia
    24:40 #2 Ohio State at USC
    30:00 #1 Miami at North Carolina
    33:20 Best Of The Rest Of Week 9 Games
    49:30 Dogs We Like To Win Outright
    53:00 Favorites To Fade
    55:00 Best Bets
    59:30 Halloween Plans
    1:01:52 Outro

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    1 hr 5 min
  5. BYU Upset By UCF: The Shocking Blow To The Big 12

    Show notes

    Week 8 of the College Football season again produced a bunch of upsets with 5 of the Top-25 teams losing and just 3 undefeated teams left. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are here to recap the wild weekend of college football including the #8 BYU Cougars getting upset by the UCF Golden Knights. The #11 Texas Longhorns bounced back in a big way with a 34-27 win over the #12 Ole Miss Rebels. The road ahead doesn't get much easier for head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns. The Michigan Wolverines suffered another tough loss with the #4 Indiana Hoosiers winning their first game at The Big House since 1967. The Oregon Ducks finally fired their offensive coordinator after their loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. Who will the Ducks targets as their new OC. Sammy P gives you his new Power Rankings and the guys preview their early lines they are eyeing for Week 9 of College Football.

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:30 Oregon Ducks Officially Out Of The College Football Playoff
    2:00 Oregon Fires OC Drew Mehringer
    3:45 Five Plus Teams In The Top-25 Lose
    4:00 Indiana Put No One On The Injury Report
    5:00 #4 Indiana Squeaks Out Win Over Michigan, 13-6
    10:45 UCF Takes Down #8 BYU
    11:30 Power Rankings Are Not The AP Poll
    17:45 Only 3 Undefeated Teams Remain
    21:45 #11 Texas Def. #12 Ole Miss, 34-27
    23:15 Can The Longhorns Handle Business The Rest Of The Way?
    25:00 Cincinnati Def. #13 Texas Tech, 37-24
    26:25 Tough Week For The Big 12
    28:15 UCLA Does It Again. College Football Playoff Bound?
    29:15 Where Does Colorado Go From Here?
    33:25 Sammy P's Power Rankings
    36:00 Early Lines We're Eyeing For Week 9 of College Football
    50:50 NFL Week 7 Recap
    1:00:30 Outro

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    1 hr 4 min
  6. Bruce & The Bear: Can QB Tommy Carr Save Michigan? Time To Bench Arch Manning? + Is Miami The Next #1 To Fall?

    Show notes

    Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman kick off Week 8 with a loaded slate, starting with the Big Noon Kickoff matchup between #6 Indiana and Michigan. The guys analyze the mounting quarterback drama in Ann Arbor and debate whether benching QB Bryce Underwood is the right call.
    Next, Bruce and Bear tackle a fascinating upset metric: which ranked home team is on high alert and most vulnerable to losing to an unranked foe this weekend?
    The focus then shifts to a high-stakes SEC showdown between #7 Ole Miss and #19 Texas. The guys discuss whether Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns will stick with Arch Manning under center and examine if Trinidad Chambliss can carry the Rebels on the road. From there, they preview the Big 12 Game of the Week featuring #14 Houston at #10 Utah, where Bruce highlights why he's backing Houston’s explosive offense.
    In a special tribute segment, #1 Miami is honoring their legendary 2001 national championship team—and as proud Miami alumni, Bruce and Bear take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to share their favorite personal stories and memories from that iconic season.
    Then, sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich joins Bear for "The Walkthrough" to deliver the latest insights from behind the Vegas counter:

    • A. Market fallout: Ohio State’s betting support sliding after QB Julian Sayin suffered a season-ending injury.
    • B. Why Vegas sharps are backing South Carolina to pull off a home upset over #11 Tennessee.
    • C. Uncovering betting value and line movements around Old Dominion.

    To close out the show, the trio runs through the "Two-Minute Drill" to discuss if Auburn has the juice to upset #18 LSU and whether Marcel Reed can finally break his streak of struggling against ranked opponents.
    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Intro
    01:23 #6 Indiana at Michigan: Will the Wolverines Bench Bryce Underwood?
    05:31 Upset Alert: Ranked Home Teams Most Likely to Fall to Unranked Opponents
    07:47 #7 Ole Miss at #19 Texas: Arch Manning vs. Trinidad Chambliss
    12:16 Big 12 Matchup of the Week: #14 Houston at #10 Utah
    15:08 Miami Hurricanes Nostalgia: Remembering the Legendary 2001 Team
    22:08 Will Miami Be the 3rd Straight #1 to Lose?
    26:32 Who should be Maryland's next head coach?
    32:31 Ohio State Futures Sliding Without Julian Sayin
    35:32 Sharp Money on South Carolina
    37:13 Old Dominion Value
    38:32 Auburn Upset Potential vs. #18 LSU
    41:25 QB Marcel Reed’s Big Test
    42:25 Outro

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    45 min
  7. 5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Cowboys win the NFC East & Who Will Win Coach of the Year?

    Show notes

    The board is set, the lines are moving, and the Bear Bets crew is back to put cash in your pocket! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, and sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich deliver their ultimate betting card for the week—featuring powerhouse spread covers and key underdogs.

    Plus, the trio opens up the vault for Future Fortunes to break down who to bet on to win the NFC East and who should be the favorite to win the NFL Coach of the Year award. To wrap it all up, Bear, Geoff, and Sammy reveal their Survivor Pick of the Week to advance your entry!

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    3:08 Take the Rams or Raiders?

    4:37 Should You Bet The Under For Chiefs-Seahawks?

    6:50 Are the Patriots or Bears The Better Bet?

    8:26 Christian McCaffrey Receptions Bet

    9:24 Should You Bet The Colts As An Underdog?

    12:07 Future Fortunes On Coach of the Year

    15:12 Who Will Win the NFC East?

    20:07 Week 7 Survivor Pick

    24:02 Outro

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    26 min
  8. Ohio State's Playoff Hopes DEAD? Can The Buckeyes Weather The Storm?

    Show notes

    The College Football Playoff has been shaken up due to #3 Ohio State losing their starting Quarterback Julian Sayin indefinitely. How will everything fall after this huge blow to the Buckeyes and what it means for the other teams in the hunt including the Indiana Hoosiers, USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks and more.

    Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have you covered with everything College Football Playoff related, as well as the Week 8 slate for College Football. Speaking of the Indiana Hoosiers, they travel to Ann Arbor to face off against the Michigan Wolverines. Can CJ Carr lead the Wolverines to a big time upset? A matchup between two Top-25 teams includes the #7 Ole Miss Rebels and the #19 Texas Longhorns. Can Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning bounce back and get their season on track or is it too late for the Longhorns? The other games the guys highlight are the #14 Houston Cougars at the #10 Utah Utes in a BIG 12 showdown and the #2 BYU Cougars at UCF.

    The guys also chat their underdogs to win outright and their favorites to fade for Week 8. They deliver their favorite college football picks, best bets, predictions, betting lines, and must-watch games of the weekend!

    Don't miss everything you need to know before kickoff!

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:30 Ohio State Loses QB Julian Sayin: Can They Weather The Storm
    4:00 Vegas Bookmakers Move Ohio State 8 Points Down
    6:00 Is Oregon A Good Bet At 12 To 1 To Win BIG Ten?
    8:00 Is USC Worth A Bet As Well?
    9:30 #6 Indiana At Michigan: Can The Wolverines Pull The Upset?
    11:30 Will Back-To-Back-To-Back Physical Games Wear Down Indiana?
    13:10 #16 USC At Wisconsin: Lincoln Riley Pick Up The Win?
    15:50 #7 Ole Miss At #19 Texas: Can The Longhorns Figure It Out?
    20:00 Do 3 BIG 12 Teams Make The College Football Playoff?
    22:25 #14 Houston At #10 Utah
    24:40 #2 BYU At UCF: Trap Game For Cougars?
    28:30 #11 Tennessee At South Carolina: Wise Guys Love Gamecocks
    31:15 #18 LSU At Auburn
    33:14 Dogs To Win Outright
    36:00 Favorites To Fade
    40:30 Where Will Jason Eck Be Coaching Next Year?
    42:00 Giving The UCLA Bruins Their Flowers
    43:00 Bear Bets: Best Bets
    47:30 Outro

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    51 min
  9. Ohio State's Nightmare: Why The Julian Sayin Injury Changes Everything

    Show notes

    Week 7 of the College Football season was not for the weak. 5 of the top 7 teams went down for the first time in history. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are here to recap the wildest weekend in college football including the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes being the biggest loser of the weekend despite beating the #6 Indiana Hoosiers. Will the Buckeyes have issues moving forward without starting quarterback Julian Sayin? Do the #19 Texas Longhorns have a Steve Sarkisian problem or an Arch Manning Problem after losing back-to-back weekends to an unranked team. Are we worried about the #5 Georgia Bulldogs after losing to unranked Auburn? #2 BYU took down #4 Notre Dame. Is the Fighting Irish going to make the College Football Playoff and how important is the upcoming Miami Hurricanes matchup?

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    0:45 Ohio State Beats Indiana, 19-15
    1:00 Biggest Loser of the Week: Ohio State Without Julian Sayin
    4:30 Has Indiana Come Back Down To Earth?
    6:15 Did Penn State Mess Up By Not Hiring Bob Chesney?
    8:00 Does Big 12 Get 3 Teams In The College Football Playoff?
    9:00 BYU Takes Down Notre Dame, 28-24
    9:45 Refs Miss Putting :01 Left On The Clock Again
    11:50 Is Marcus Freeman A Good Coach? Signature Win?
    14:50 Texas Longhorns Blow 17-3 Lead To The Florida Gators
    15:45 Is This a Steven Sarkisian or Arch Manning Problem?
    17:30 Is Arch Manning Going To Be A First-Round Pick?
    20:00 Does Texas Have The Offense To Beat Ole Miss ?
    21:30 #5 Georgia Loses To Unranked Auburn
    24:25 #1 Miami Holds Off Florida State In OT
    27:40 Sammy P's Week 8 Power Rankings
    29:30 NFL Week 6 Recap
    30:30 NFC East Is HOT Garbage
    31:30 Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Out For Season - Bloodclots
    35:00 Who Is The NFL MVP? Josh Allen?
    38:00 Early Lines We're Eyeing For Week 8
    45:50 Outro

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    49 min
  10. Bruce & The Bear: 24 Teams In The CFP? #4 OSU vs. #5 IU Showdown & Picking ONE Coach To Win One Game

    Show notes

    Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman kick off Week 7 by reacting to reports that the College Football Playoff could expand to 24 teams. Then, they break down the Big Ten Game of the Week: #4 Ohio State heading on the road to take on #5 Indiana. Can Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers overcome the odds at home, or will the Buckeyes crash the party in Bloomington?
    Next, Bruce and Bear head out West to preview #2 Notre Dame traveling to face #8 BYU, while breaking down the broader Big 12 playoff landscape.
    After falling in the Red River Rivalry to Oklahoma, Arch Manning and #7 Texas face a crucial bounce-back spot against Florida. Bruce and Bear analyze how the Longhorns quarterback can rebound and keep Texas on track.
    Then comes the highlight of the show: Bruce surveyed 34 head coaches, assistants, and college football insiders, asking them one simple question: "If you had one game to win, which coach are you picking?" Bruce reveals the survey results, including a few stunning names that topped the list—and some notable big-name omissions.
    Plus, the guys look at UCLA in the wake of QB Nico Iamaleava's season-ending injury. Can the Bruins stay in the College Football Playoff conversation, or is this weekend's matchup against Wisconsin a prime letdown spot?
    Finally, Vegas insider Sammy Panayotovich joins Bear for "The Walkthrough" to give you the sharpest betting perspectives from behind the counter:

    • Why sportsbooks are facing their largest moneyline exposure of the season on Ohio State.
    • Smart market strategies for betting on Oregon.
    • A high-profile Big Ten team the wiseguys are eagerly fading.

    To wrap up the episode, the trio runs through the "Two-Minute Drill," focusing on how #3 Miami has dominated the state of Florida and whether a Hurricanes victory could officially spell the end for FSU head coach Mike Norvell.

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Intro

    00:56 24-Team CFP Expansion Reports & Reactions

    08:26 #4 Ohio State at #5 Indiana: Can the Hoosiers Pull Off the Upset?

    13:58 #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU

    15:12 Big 12 Outlook

    17:31 Arch Manning & #7 Texas: Rebuilding Momentum After Red River Loss

    20:40 Who Would CFB Insiders Pick to Win One Game?

    26:52 UCLA Post-Nico Iamaleava Injury: CFP Hopes & Wisconsin Letdown Risk

    29:49 "The Walkthrough" with Sammy P: Massive Moneyline Risk on OSU

    32:03 Sharp Play on Oregon

    34:30 The Big Ten Team Wiseguys Are Betting Against

    35:54 Two-Minute Drill: #3 Miami's State Dominance & Mike Norvell Hot Seat

    41:07 Outro

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    43 min
  11. 5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Betting On The NFL MVP Award & Who Will Be The First Coach Fired?

    Show notes

    The board is set, the lines are moving, and the Bear Bets crew is back to put cash in your pocket! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz deliver their ultimate betting card for the week—featuring powerhouse spread covers and key underdogs.

    Plus, the duo opens up the vault for Future Fortunes to break down NFL MVP award wagers, as well as who they are betting on. To wrap it all up, Bear and Geoff discuss the action around the league in Week 6!

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    0:24 NFC East After Jalen Hurts’ Injury

    1:42 Cowboys In A Teaser

    5:48 Who Will Be The First NFL Coach Fired?

    7:47 Take the Bills Or Raiders?

    9:11 Are the Bears Or Falcons The Better Bet?

    10:20 Should You Bet The Titans As An Underdog?

    11:50 Future Fortunes On The NFL MVP Award

    19:36 Outro

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    21 min
  12. Ohio State vs Indiana Rematch: The Revenge Game That Changes Everything

    Show notes

    FOX Big Noon Kickoff is back for Week 7 of the 2026 College Football season, headlined by a massive Big Ten showdown as the #4 Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Bloomington to take on the #5 Indiana Hoosiers.
    Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have you covered with the College Football Playoff race heating up, the stakes couldn't be higher as some of the nation's top teams face off in a loaded weekend of college football action. Can #2 Notre Dame survive a tough road test against #8 BYU? Who will come out on top in the SEC showdown between #6 Alabama and #14 Tennessee? And will #13 Missouri make a statement against #9 Ole Miss?
    The guys break down all the biggest Week 7 matchups, including Wisconsin vs. #12 UCLA, and deliver their favorite college football picks, best bets, predictions, betting lines, and must-watch games of the weekend!
    Don't miss everything you need to know before kickoff!

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:00 #4 Ohio St at #5 Indiana: The Rematch
    7:30 #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU: Fighting Irish 1st Test
    14:30 Dogs We Like To Win Outright: Wisconsin
    20:30 Favorites To Fade: Wake Forest
    27:40: #6 Alabama At #14 Tennessee: Roll Tide On The Road?
    31:40 #13 Missouri At #9 Ole Miss: Underrating Ole Miss?
    35:25 #18 Oklahoma St At #20 Houston
    38:35 Auburn At #1 Georgia: Trap Game?
    40:15 Florida At #7 Texas: Will Arch Show Out?
    43:00 Do We Bet Miami This Week?
    46:45 What Does Oregon Do?
    56:50 Best Bets College Football Week 7
    59:45 Outro

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    1 hr 3 min
  13. Georgia vs Alabama Controversy: Did The Refs Rob The Crimson Tide?

    Show notes

    Week 6 of College Football was full of action and wild games. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are here to talk about the big win from the #1 Georgia Bulldogs over the #6 Alabama Crimson Tide where the Bulldogs may or may not have benefitted from some officiating. There was another tough blow to an SEC power with the #7 Texas Longhorns fell to the Oklahoma Sooners. How many teams from the SEC will make the College Football Playoff and is Arch Manning who we think he is now? The Oregon Ducks continue to ride an up & down season with their second loss of the year coming at home against the #12 UCLA Bruins. Will the BIG Ten even get two teams to the College Football Playoff? Sammy P updates his weekly Power Rankings and sounds off on his Bad Beat of the Week with the 3rd string QB from UMass playing the spoiler. That and the guys give you their Early Lines They Are Eyeing for week 7 of college football including the #4 Ohio State Buckeyes facing off against the #5 Indiana Hoosiers.
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:18 #1 Georgia Beats #6 Alabama: SEC Top Dog
    5:35 #7 Texas Loses To Oklahoma: Is Texas Good?
    6:50 Is Arch Manning A Top-5 Draft Pick?
    9:11 Will 3 SEC Teams Make CFP?
    11:40 Will 3 BIG Ten Teams Make CFP?
    14:40 #12 UCLA Beats Oregon: Ducks = 2025 Penn St?
    18:48 Sammy P's Week 7 Power Rankings
    21:42 Bad Beat of the Week: Miami (OH) Def. UMass, 20-19
    23:47 NFL Recap: NFC East = WOW
    30:25 Early Lines We're Eyeing Week 7
    31:17 #4 Ohio St At #5 Indiana
    32:39 #2 Notre Dame At #8 BYU: Fighting Irish 1st Test?
    41:48 #12 UCLA At Wisconsin: Let Down Game?
    45:30 Heisman Race: Mensah & Smith or The Field?
    48:30 Outro

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    51 min
  14. Bruce & The Bear: Rhule's Statement Game, Should Georgia Be Favored Over Alabama & Is Jeremiah Smith The OSU GOAT

    Show notes

    Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive straight into the biggest stories hitting Week 6 of the college football season. They kick things off with the Big Ten Game of the Week, as #7 Indiana travels to Lincoln to face Nebraska. Can Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule finally break through and pull off a signature win against a ranked opponent?
    Staying in the Big Ten, Bruce and Bear preview a pivotal clash between #21 UCLA and #13 Oregon. They weigh in on whether backup quarterback Dylan Raiola can steady the ship and power Oregon to victory, and if Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava can elevate his game to establish himself as a true elite signal-caller.
    From there, the debate shifts to Columbus: Is sophomore standout Jeremiah Smith already making a case as the greatest player in Ohio State history? Plus, the guys dissect the struggles in Ann Arbor and diagnose what is going wrong with Michigan.
    Next up are two massive SEC showdowns. First, a top-10 battle between #2 Georgia and #6 Alabama, examining whether Tide quarterback Keelon Russell can lead Alabama past the Bulldogs. Then, they preview the iconic Red River Rivalry as #1 Texas faces Oklahoma, asking if Arch Manning will seize the spotlight and flex on the Sooners.
    Bruce and Bear then sprint through the "Two-Minute Drill," breaking down three key matchups: Stanford at #3 Notre Dame, Texas A&M at #14 Missouri & Rice at East Carolina.
    Finally, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich join Bear for "The Walkthrough" to give you the inside track from behind the Vegas counter. The trio breaks down three key sharp angles, including why the oddsmakers believe #2 Georgia should be favored over #6 Alabama, how #21 UCLA is shaping up as a classic "square dog," plus critical Iowa quarterback updates and line movement.
    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Intro
    00:46 #7 Indiana at Nebraska: Can Matt Rhule Win A Big Game?
    06:21 #21 UCLA at #13 Oregon: Dylan Raiola & Nico Iamaleava Spotlight
    12:46 Is Jeremiah Smith the GOAT Buckeye?
    17:33 What's Wrong With Michigan?
    22:22 #2 Georgia at #6 Alabama: Keelon Russell’s Ultimate Test
    25:41 Red River Rivalry: #1 Texas vs. Oklahoma & Arch Manning’s Moment
    28:35 Can Stanford Overcome Massive Spread vs #3 Notre Dame?
    30:34 Letdown for Missouri
    32:17 Betting on Rice-ECU
    33:59 Should #2 Georgia be favored over #6 Alabama?
    36:55 UCLA Is A Square Dog
    39:34 Iowa QB Update
    41:00 Outro

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    43 min
  15. 5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Betting On Offensive Player of the Year & Survivor Pick of the Week

    Show notes

    The board is set, the lines are moving, and the Bear Bets crew is back to put cash in your pocket! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, and sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich deliver their ultimate betting card for the week—featuring powerhouse spread covers, a moneyline round robin and key underdogs.

    Plus, the trio opens up the vault for Future Fortunes to break down offensive and defensive player of the year wagers, as well as who they are betting on to win the NFC East. To wrap it all up, Bear, Geoff, and Sammy reveal their Survivor Pick of the Week to advance your entry!

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    1:28 Moneyline Round Robin

    6:35 Bet From Bengals at Dolphins

    7:46 Take the 49ers or Seahawks?

    9:29 Are the Browns or Jets The Better Bet?

    12:06 Should You Bet The Cardinals As An Underdog?

    14:18 Future Fortunes On OPOY & DPOY

    18:15 Who Will Win the NFC East?

    21:23 Week 5 Survivor Pick

    22:24 Outro

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    24 min
  16. Georgia vs Alabama Picks: Why Vegas Is Lying About This Game

    Show notes

    Big time showdown once again in the SEC with the #2 Georgia Bulldogs heading on the road to face the #6 Alabama Crimson Tide. The Heisman, College Football Playoff and SEC Title hopes are all on the line this weekend with huge implications. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have covered for all the angles on the big games including the #1 Texas Longhorns playing on the road against the Oklahoma Sooners. Geoff's #13 Oregon Ducks face yet another ranked opponent with the #21 UCLA Bruins coming to Eugene, Oregon.
    The crew provide their best underdogs to cover and their best favorites to fade including the Penn State Nittany Lions. Finally, the guys wrap up the show handling out their best College Football Bests you must make for week 6!

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:20 #2 Georgia At #6 Alabama: SEC Title?
    5:55 #21 UCLA At #13 Oregon: Can UCLA Win?
    12:00 #1 Texas vs Oklahoma: Can Arch Put Together A Full Game
    18:50 Dogs We Like To Win Outright: Iowa?
    23:00 Favorites To Fade: Penn St?
    27:00 Our Other Favorite Matchups Of The Week: Indiana To Cover?
    38:30 FCS Play of the Week: Drake
    39:50 Bear Bets: Best Bets
    44:00 Outro

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    47 min
  17. College Football Playoff Chaos: Can A 9-3 Team Actually Make It?

    Show notes

    Week 5 of College Football was full of upsets and surprises. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are here to talk about the Missouri Tigers taking care of business against the Florida Gators just like they said they would last week. After Florida's loss, it opens up the question on whether or not we'll see a 9-3 team make the College Football Playoff this year. The guys lookahead to the big matchup between the #2 Georgia Bulldogs & #6 Alabama Crimson Tide. Sammy P updates his College Football Week 6 Power Rankings and they also talk about the Minnesota Golden Gophers' rise and the Michigan Wolverines' fall. They give you their favorite early lines they are eyeing for week6 and more!
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    0:30 Mumps Means Nothing for San Diego St vs Texas St
    1:20 Stanford Was Not The Play
    2:20 College Football Week 5 Recap
    2:45 #14 Missouri Handles #15 Florida EASILY
    4:00 There Are 3 Teams Above The Rest
    5:00 Alabama Covering Machine
    6:30 BIG lookahead to #2 Georgia vs #6 Alabama
    9:30 Will Any 9-3 Teams Make The College Football Playoff
    14:15 Minnesota Takes Care Of Michigan
    18:20 Sound The Alarms On Michigan QB Bryce Underwood
    21:15 Least Anticipated White Out? #19 USC At Penn St
    24:00 Northwestern and Chip Kelly Run All Over Penn St
    25:30 #19 USC & Lincoln Riley Escape Against Washington
    28:00 #21 UCLA At Oregon: Dog With Fleas?
    31:45: Sammy P's Week 6 Power Rankings
    33:40 Which CFB Coach Will Be The First Fired?
    36:50 Early Lines We're Eyeing Week 6
    37:25 Maryland At #5 Ohio State
    38:50 #7 Indiana At Nebraska
    39:25 Iowa At Washington
    40:05 #2 Georgia At #6 Alabama
    41:30 Minnesota At Purdue
    42:15 Texas A&M At #14 Missouri
    42:30 NFL Week 4 Recap
    44:50 Kirk Cousins Back To Vikings?
    47:30 Bartender Update: Need Saints BAD
    50:00 Where Do The Texans Go From Here?
    56:00 Outro

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    59 min
  18. Bruce & The Bear: Julian Sayin’s Big Test, QB Controversy At Oregon & Lincoln Riley Is On The Hot Seat

    Show notes

    Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman kick off this episode with a deep dive into the marquee matchup between #5 Ohio State and #14 Iowa. They examine whether Buckeyes sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin can step up and prove he can win on the biggest stage.

    Next, Bruce and Bear share the latest health update on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore following his recent injury scare. They debate whether backup QB Dylan Raiola, after his clutch performance leading the Ducks past USC, should hang onto the starting job moving forward.

    The guys then turn up the heat with a comprehensive Hot Seat round-up. Bruce and Bear analyze the coaching pressure building around Lincoln Riley, Brent Venables, Shane Beamer, Sonny Dykes, and Mike Locksley.

    Attention then shifts to a high-octane SEC matchup featuring a dynamic quarterback duel: Kamario Taylor leading #16 Mississippi State against Keelon Russell and #7 Alabama. Bruce and Bear break down the tape, look at the state of North Carolina football, and discuss why the school has rapidly lost patience with head coach Bill Belichick. Before stepping into betting territory, they explore how early-season perceptions often shift dramatically as the year unfolds.

    Finally, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich join Bear for "The Walkthrough" to bring you inside the sportsbook walls. The trio breaks down three major sharp angles:

    - Is #8 Florida primed for a letdown spot against #25 Missouri?

    - How Oregon's QB situation is impacting Vegas

    - Why the Vegas wiseguys are quietly taking a long hard look at Arizona.

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Intro

    1:32 #5 Ohio State vs. #14 Iowa: Can Julian Sayin Deliver?

    5:11 More likely to make a run to CFP: Iowa, UCLA, or Nebraska?

    7:31 Oregon QB Situation: Dante Moore Injury Update & The Dylan Raiola Debate

    9:59 Coaching Hot Seat Check: Riley, Venables, Beamer, Dykes & Locksley

    17:49 QB Showdown: Kamario Taylor (#16 Miss State) vs. Keelon Russell (#7 Alabama)

    21:32 North Carolina Football State of The Union: Patience Wearing Thin On Bill Belichick

    24:58 Early-Season Perceptions vs. Mid-Season Realities

    29:45 Letdown Alert? #8 Florida vs. #25 Missouri

    33:00 Does Oregon Have a QB Controversy?

    36:00 Wise Guys Eyeing Arizona

    37:30 Outro

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    39 min
  19. 5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Raiders Make the Playoffs & Survivor Pick of the Week

    Show notes

    The board is set, the lines are moving, and the Bear Bets crew is back to put cash in your pocket! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, and sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich deliver their ultimate betting card for the week—featuring powerhouse spread covers, a Patrick Mahomes player prop and key underdogs.
    Plus, the trio opens up the vault for Future Fortunes to break down two immediate market wagers you need to place right now: a hard look at the Las Vegas Raiders' season win total and a fast-moving Rookie of the Year line before value disappears. To wrap it all up, Bear, Geoff, and Sammy reveal their Survivor Pick of the Week to advance your entry!

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:29 Should You Bet On The Chiefs?
    4:36 Mahomes Rushing Yards Bet
    6:00 Will The Giants Upset The Cardinals?
    7:34 Are the Eagles or Rams The Better Bet?
    12:56 Future Fortunes On The Raiders
    14:30 Will Jalon Daniels Win OROY?
    17:22 Week 4 Survivor Pick
    22:04 Outro

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    24 min
  20. Alabama vs Mississippi State: The Heisman Upset No One Saw Coming?

    Show notes

    Big time showdown in the SEC with #7 Alabama on the road to face #16 Mississippi State. It will be battle for the Heisman with Sophomore stars Kamario Taylor & Keelon Russell squaring off. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have covered for all the angles on the big games including #5 Ohio State vs #14 Iowa and #8 Florida vs #25 Missouri.

    The crew provide their best underdogs to cover and their best favorites to fade including the Michigan Wolverines vs the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Finally, the guys wrap up the show handling out their best College Football Bests you must make for week 5!

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:20 #7 Alabama vs #16 Mississippi St: Heisman Showdown
    8:00 #5 Ohio State vs #14 Iowa: Road Battle For The Buckeyes
    16:40 #8 Florida vs #25 Missouri: Trap Game?
    21:00 Dogs We Like Cover
    21:40 Temple Covering Vs South Florida?
    23:18 Minnesota Handling Business Vs Michigan?
    24:17 Colorado State vs Oregon State
    25:00 Favorite To Fade
    25:10 Stanford At Wake Forest
    26:00 #8 Florida At #25 Missouri
    26:50 Maryland At Nebraska
    28:10 #4 Miami At Clemson: Dabo Heat Seat
    31:40 #3 Notre Dame At North Carolina
    33:00 Washington At #18 USC
    36:17 #12 Texas Tech At Colorado
    38:40 Penn St At Northwestern
    41:50 Pittsburgh At Virginia Tech
    44:18 Cincinnati At Arizona
    45:30 Best Bets
    49:30 Outro

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    53 min

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