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Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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295 episodes
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English
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Date created
2023/08/24
Latest episode
2026/10/19
Average duration
42 min.
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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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Ohio State's Nightmare: Why The Julian Sayin Injury Changes Everything
2026/10/19
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 Intro0:45 Ohio State Beats Indiana, 19-151:00 Biggest Loser of the Week: Ohio State Without Julian Sayin4:30 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, 28-249:45 Refs Miss Putting :01 Left On The Clock Again11:50 Is Marcus Freeman A Good Coach? Signature Win?14:50 Texas Longhorns Blow 17-3 Lead To The Florida Gators15:45 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 Auburn24:25 #1 Miami Holds Off Florida State In OT27:40 Sammy P's Week 8 Power Rankings29:30 NFL Week 6 Recap30:30 NFC East Is HOT Garbage31:30 Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Out For Season - Bloodclots35:00 Who Is The NFL MVP? Josh Allen?38:00 Early Lines We're Eyeing For Week 845:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruce & The Bear: 24 Teams In The CFP? #4 OSU vs. #5 IU Showdown & Picking ONE Coach To Win One Game
2026/10/16
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Betting On The NFL MVP Award & Who Will Be The First Coach Fired?
2026/10/16
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ohio State vs Indiana Rematch: The Revenge Game That Changes Everything
2026/10/15
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 Intro1:00 #4 Ohio St at #5 Indiana: The Rematch7:30 #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU: Fighting Irish 1st Test14:30 Dogs We Like To Win Outright: Wisconsin20:30 Favorites To Fade: Wake Forest27:40: #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 Houston38:35 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 759:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Georgia vs Alabama Controversy: Did The Refs Rob The Crimson Tide?
2026/10/12
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 Intro1:18 #1 Georgia Beats #6 Alabama: SEC Top Dog5:35 #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 Rankings21:42 Bad Beat of the Week: Miami (OH) Def. UMass, 20-1923:47 NFL Recap: NFC East = WOW30:25 Early Lines We're Eyeing Week 731:17 #4 Ohio St At #5 Indiana32:39 #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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruce & The Bear: Rhule's Statement Game, Should Georgia Be Favored Over Alabama & Is Jeremiah Smith The OSU GOAT
2026/10/09
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 Intro00:46 #7 Indiana at Nebraska: Can Matt Rhule Win A Big Game?06:21 #21 UCLA at #13 Oregon: Dylan Raiola & Nico Iamaleava Spotlight12:46 Is Jeremiah Smith the GOAT Buckeye?17:33 What's Wrong With Michigan?22:22 #2 Georgia at #6 Alabama: Keelon Russell’s Ultimate Test25:41 Red River Rivalry: #1 Texas vs. Oklahoma & Arch Manning’s Moment28:35 Can Stanford Overcome Massive Spread vs #3 Notre Dame?30:34 Letdown for Missouri32:17 Betting on Rice-ECU33:59 Should #2 Georgia be favored over #6 Alabama?36:55 UCLA Is A Square Dog39:34 Iowa QB Update41:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Betting On Offensive Player of the Year & Survivor Pick of the Week
2026/10/09
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Georgia vs Alabama Picks: Why Vegas Is Lying About This Game
2026/10/08
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 Intro1:20 #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 Game18:50 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: Drake39:50 Bear Bets: Best Bets44:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College Football Playoff Chaos: Can A 9-3 Team Actually Make It?
2026/10/05
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 Intro0:30 Mumps Means Nothing for San Diego St vs Texas St1:20 Stanford Was Not The Play2:20 College Football Week 5 Recap2:45 #14 Missouri Handles #15 Florida EASILY4:00 There Are 3 Teams Above The Rest5:00 Alabama Covering Machine6:30 BIG lookahead to #2 Georgia vs #6 Alabama9:30 Will Any 9-3 Teams Make The College Football Playoff14:15 Minnesota Takes Care Of Michigan18:20 Sound The Alarms On Michigan QB Bryce Underwood21:15 Least Anticipated White Out? #19 USC At Penn St24:00 Northwestern and Chip Kelly Run All Over Penn St25:30 #19 USC & Lincoln Riley Escape Against Washington28:00 #21 UCLA At Oregon: Dog With Fleas?31:45: Sammy P's Week 6 Power Rankings33:40 Which CFB Coach Will Be The First Fired?36:50 Early Lines We're Eyeing Week 637:25 Maryland At #5 Ohio State38:50 #7 Indiana At Nebraska39:25 Iowa At Washington40:05 #2 Georgia At #6 Alabama41:30 Minnesota At Purdue42:15 Texas A&M At #14 Missouri42:30 NFL Week 4 Recap44:50 Kirk Cousins Back To Vikings?47:30 Bartender Update: Need Saints BAD50:00 Where Do The Texans Go From Here?56:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruce & The Bear: Julian Sayin’s Big Test, QB Controversy At Oregon & Lincoln Riley Is On The Hot Seat
2026/10/02
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Raiders Make the Playoffs & Survivor Pick of the Week
2026/10/02
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 Intro1:29 Should You Bet On The Chiefs?4:36 Mahomes Rushing Yards Bet6:00 Will The Giants Upset The Cardinals?7:34 Are the Eagles or Rams The Better Bet?12:56 Future Fortunes On The Raiders14:30 Will Jalon Daniels Win OROY?17:22 Week 4 Survivor Pick22:04 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alabama vs Mississippi State: The Heisman Upset No One Saw Coming?
2026/10/01
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 Intro1:20 #7 Alabama vs #16 Mississippi St: Heisman Showdown8:00 #5 Ohio State vs #14 Iowa: Road Battle For The Buckeyes16:40 #8 Florida vs #25 Missouri: Trap Game?21:00 Dogs We Like Cover21:40 Temple Covering Vs South Florida?23:18 Minnesota Handling Business Vs Michigan?24:17 Colorado State vs Oregon State25:00 Favorite To Fade25:10 Stanford At Wake Forest26:00 #8 Florida At #25 Missouri26:50 Maryland At Nebraska28:10 #4 Miami At Clemson: Dabo Heat Seat31:40 #3 Notre Dame At North Carolina33:00 Washington At #18 USC36:17 #12 Texas Tech At Colorado38:40 Penn St At Northwestern41:50 Pittsburgh At Virginia Tech44:18 Cincinnati At Arizona45:30 Best Bets49:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lincoln Riley On The Hot Seat? The USC Loss That Changes Everything
2026/09/28
Week 4 of College Football has come and gone, but Bear Bets is back to recap everything you need. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are here to talk about the big game in Los Angeles where the Oregon Ducks took down the USC Trojans, 41-27. The Ducks also lost starting QB Dante Moore to a concussion, but backup QB Dylan Raiola come in and led to Ducks to the victory. Is Lincoln Riley on the hot seat? The Florida Gators handled business behind Jaden Baugh big game on the ground as they took down the Ole Miss Rebels, 52-28. The guys also chat about Arch Manning and the #1 Texas Longhorns winning against Tennessee, 20-17. Are The Longhorns the best team in the SEC and is Arch performing well enough? Then, gentlemen talk about the Bad Beats of the Week including the last second touchdown in the Michigan & Iowa game. Sammy P gives his updated College Football Power Rankings. Finally, the guys give the early lines they are eyeing for Week 4 & recap another wild weekend in the NFL. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:35 Oregon Crushes USC. Lincoln Riley Hot Seat?6:00 Texas Wins. Are They The Best In SEC?9:00 Florida DOMINATES Ole Miss. Gators CFP?12:30 Maryland Is Not Who Geoff Thought They Were. UCLA is GOOD13:30 Will Ole Miss Have The Defense Need To Go Far?17:20 Bad Beats Of The Week17:45 The Michigan-Iowa Debacle & Ending25:30 South Alabama Fails To Cover 20.5 AGAIN27:50 Is Deion Sanders Done At Colorado?29:15 Sammy P's Week 5 Power Rankings31:20 The AP Poll Is TRASH36:00 Early Week 5 College Football Lines We're Eyeing39:50 Breaking News: J.J. McCarthy Traded To The NY Giants41:00 NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year - Kenyon Sadiq?43:00 NFL Week 3 Recap48:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruce & The Bear: Can USC Bully Oregon? Faizon Brandon’s Texas Test & Jadan Baugh’s Rise
2026/09/25
Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Bruce Feldman, and Sammy Panayotovich gear up for an action-packed slate of college football, starting on the West Coast with a heavyweight matchup between Oregon and USC. The guys analyze whether USC can expose the Ducks' offensive line issues and disrupt their tempo upfront.Moving into SEC country, the crew previews the high-stakes battle between Texas and Tennessee, where the guys debate whether Texas has shown signs of weakness in the trenches and breakdown Tennessee’s dynamic freshman quarterback, Faizon Brandon. Over in Gainesville, Ole Miss takes on Florida, where the crew highlights Gators tailback Jadan Baugh—who might just be the best running back in the country—and shines a spotlight on Florida edge rusher Jayden Woods, whose raw power and athleticism earned him the #5 spot on Bruce's famous "Freaks List".The SEC drama continues with Texas A&M visiting LSU. The guys check the temperature in Baton Rouge, dissecting LSU's team morale after a tough loss and asking the ultimate panic-button question: what happens to Lane Kiffin and the Tigers if they drop to 0-2? Meanwhile, in Missouri vs. Mississippi State, Bruce and Bear spotlight Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor, who has emerged as one of the standout breakout stars of the season's first month.Before jumping to Vegas, Bruce breaks down the brewing storm in Tallahassee regarding Florida State. They discuss the current state of the FSU program, Mike Norvell’s long-term future on the hot seat, plus address Jimbo Fisher’s potential return to the Seminoles.Then, Sammy P takes over "The Walkthrough" to bring you the sharpest betting perspectives on the board. Sammy shares critical backfield and secondary updates for Miami, explains why the public is wrong on Ole Miss, and breaks down the classic "Kentucky Letdown" spot. Finally, the show wraps up with "The Two-Minute Drill," where Bear and Sammy explain why the low-profile matchup between Boise State and Western Michigan deserves way more attention from bettors and fans alike.CHAPTERS:00:00: Intro00:50: Oregon vs. USC: Can Patterson Exploit the Ducks' Blocking?05:50: Texas vs. Tennessee: Testing Faizon Brandon09:15: Ole Miss vs. Florida: Jadan Baugh & Jayden Woods13:10: Texas A&M vs. LSU: Baton Rouge Morale & The Danger of an 0-2 Start15:47: Missouri vs. Mississippi State: Kamario Taylor’s Breakout Month18:20: Florida State Chaos: Mike Norvell’s Future & The Jimbo Fisher Rumors23:48: Miami Injury Updates25:37: Public is wrong about Ole Miss27:30: Kentucky Letdown28:22 "Two-Minute Drill": Why You Need to Watch Boise State vs. Western Michigan32:28: Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Last Unbeaten Team & Survivor Pick Of The Week
2026/09/25
Description: It’s time to cash some tickets! On this episode of Bear Bets, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, and sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich deliver your ultimate weekend wagering blueprint. The guys dive headfirst into their 5 NFL Bets to Make Right Now, breaking down key underdog spreads, a crisp road favorite, and a total you need to grab before the line moves. Plus, the crew opens up the Future Fortunes vault to break down long-term market value—highlighting which franchise has the inside track to be the Last Unbeaten Team in the NFL. To wrap it all up, Bear, Geoff, and Sammy reveal their consensus Survivor Pick of the Week to keep your entry alive and advancing! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:20 NFL Week 3 Preview 02:08 Fading the Lions 03:48 Will Baker bounce back? 04:18 Betting against the Bills 07:02 Saints or Raiders? 07:41 Wagering against Jameis Winston 09:46 Future Fortunes: Who will be the last unbeaten team? 13:16 Survivor pick of the week 15:52 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4.3 out of 5
164 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
Mason82232019 2026/09/22
Brutal Listen
Geoff knows absolutely nothing about being a sports bettor. Should never be giving out picks to anyone. Sammy evidently makes his own power ratings. N...
★★★☆☆
spikerpud 2026/07/17
Enough of the soccer
Enough said from the title it’s like watching paint dry
★☆☆☆☆
BennyTrill 2026/06/03
Corporate Slop
If you want a real CFB pod, go listen to VISN CFB betting pod with TimMurray or HitTheBooks. 🐸
★★★★☆
VPGSWP 2026/01/06
Great pod
Love the pod. Just please consistently speak at same level and into mic. It’s either super loud or whispering going on. Very annoying.
★☆☆☆☆
Monkee37075 2025/12/23
Just Cancel This
Literally zero value in these podcasts. Sam’s mythical “wise guy” friends? And when did Sam start originating his own numbers? Give us a break. Sad st...
★★☆☆☆
T bird bossman 2025/12/18
Biased and Disingenuous
Used to be a good show but it’s become Chris being emotional and biased and the other two agreeing with what he says. They also rely way too much o...
★☆☆☆☆
NE xxxX 2025/12/04
Ignorant and biased
The SEC Delusion Syndrome makes this slop unlistenable. The whining and ignorance of the conference is pathetic. It’s obvious that these useless hacks...
★★★☆☆
Putting from the ruff... 2025/10/03
Volume
Make the volume louder so my headphones aren’t maxed out
★★★★★
106Stew 2025/09/18
Fun listen
I look forward to these podcasts every week. Good info from a group of well informed gambling buddies
★★★☆☆
No pop up ads! 2025/09/18
No more food talk!
Don’t need coach interviews, we want to hear info to help us make bets. Don’t need to hear about Bears favorite restaurants, don’t care. Don’t want to...
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