1704233690
Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

Advertise on podcast: Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

Rating
★★★★☆
4.4
from
169 reviews
This podcast has
307 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
FOX Sports
Explicit
No
Date created
2023/08/24
Latest episode
2026/11/09
Average duration
45 min.
Release period
2 days

Description

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.

Unlock Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show podcast


Michigan Fires OC After MSU Loss: What's Next For The Wolverines?
2026/11/09
College Football Playoff CHAOS is here! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Will Hill break down a wild Week 11 filled with massive upsets, statement wins, playoff implications, and major shakeups across college football!#11 Notre Dame made a HUGE statement by taking down #1 Miami, all but punching its ticket to the College Football Playoff! Can the Hurricanes regroup and stay in the playoff hunt while waiting for star WR Malachi Toney to return from injury?Meanwhile, Michigan's nightmare season continues after an embarrassing 15-6 loss to in-state rival Michigan State. With the Wolverines' offense in shambles and offensive coordinator Jason Beck fired following the loss, where does Michigan go from here? And just how hot is Kyle Whittingham's seat?Speaking of Whittingham, Utah continues to roll! The undefeated Utes handled business against rival BYU in the Holy War, raising the question: Has Utah already won the breakup with its former head coach?Out west, Oregon went into The Shoe and DOMINATED Ohio State! A game-changing fake punt helped fuel the Ducks' statement victory, but is it enough to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive? And how much trouble are the Buckeyes in after another crushing loss?Plus, Alabama sent a message to the rest of the country with a dominant road win over LSU! Lane Kiffin remains winless against the Crimson Tide, while Kalen DeBoer continues to prove he's nearly unbeatable coming off a bye week. Is Alabama becoming the team nobody wants to face?The guys also debate which teams are IN and OUT of the College Football Playoff, reveal their latest CFP predictions, and look ahead to Week 12 with early betting lines, best bets, and matchups they're already targeting!Finally, Bear Bets shifts to the NFL to recap Week 10, break down the biggest results, and discuss the latest betting takeaways!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:30 #11 Notre Dame Takes Down #1 Miami8:45 Time To Put Some Respect on UCLA?11:35 Michigan's Bizarre Season Continues With Loss To MSU13:25 How Hot Is HC Kyle Whittingham's Seat? OC Jason Beck Fired16:00 Utah Has Won The Whittingham Divorce - Undefeated & Beat BYU19:30 Kalen DoBoer Does It Again - Bama Takes Down LSU21:30 Lane Kiffin Still Winless Vs Alabama. No Big Wins Year 123:30 College Football Playoff: Who's In & Who's Out?26:00 Oregon Ducks Dominate Ohio State At The Shoe29:00 Ducks Still Have A College Football Playoff Chance?35:00 Early Lines We're Eyeing - College Football Week 1143:00 NFL Week 10 Recap54:00 Mid-Week G6 Double Digit Favorites: 3-756:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Miami vs Notre Dame: Malachi Toney Update, Alabama vs LSU & Latest Coaching Carousel Updates
2026/11/06
Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive into arguably the biggest weekend of College Football with a LOADED Week 10 slate, starting in South Bend with the the #1 Miami Hurricanes facing off against the #11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  How does the Malachi Toney injury news affect not only this game, but the College Football Playoff picture. The action doesn't stop there with the #2 Georgia Bulldogs facing off against the #10 Ole Miss Rebels. Does QB Trinidad Chambliss have what it takes to lead the Rebels to an upset? Then, the #5 Alabama Crimson Tide head to Baton Rogue for an SEC showdown with the #14 LSU Tigers. Will Lane Kiffin finally get his first win over Alabama? Next, the guys chat about the #23 Oregon Ducks facing off against the #12 Ohio State Buckeyes and the #7 Texas Longhorns taking on the #18 Missouri Tigers. Will QB Arch Manning finally have his breakout game? Finally, Bruce and The Bear touch on some head coaching news with the Florida State Seminoles looking for a new coach after letting go head coach Mike Norvell and could former QB Phillip Rivers actually be the North Carolina State Wolfpack's new head coach?Next, the guys welcome in Sammy Panayotovich for the Walkthrough. They touch on how the market shifted drastically for the Miami vs Notre Dame game with the Malachi Toney injury news, how the public is all over #17 Houston against Cincinnati and who Vegas has in the Alabama vs LSU showdown. Bear finally runs through his Two-Minute Drill and so much more!CHAPTERS:0:00 Welcome to Bruce & The Bear0:48 #1 Miami At #11 Notre Dame2:13 Miami WR Malaci Toney Injury News10:45 Miami Hurricanes Title Hopes11:15 Miami Hurricanes Recruiting Class13:35 #2 Georgia At #10 Ole Miss19:00 College Football Playoff Picture21:00 #23 Oregon At #12 Ohio State24:00 #7 Texas At #18 Missouri27:25 #5 Alabama At #14 LSU29:20 FSU Fired Mike Norvell: Who Will Be The Next HC?36:40 Philip Rivers Next Head Coach At NCST?38:58 The Walkthrough with Sammy P44:26 Bear's Two-Minute Drill47:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Who Will Win Coach of the Year?
2026/11/06
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 betting card for the week— featuring powerhouse spread covers, key underdogs, and more. The trio open up by giving their 5 NFL bets you must make right now from the following Week 9 slate of games: -Raiders at 49ers -Bills at Vikings -Broncos at Panthers -Lions at Dolphins -Giants at Eagles After that, the guys discuss Super Bowl, NFC Championship Game, and NFC North odds for the Bears. Within that conversation, the crew discuss QB Caleb Williams MVP odds, DT Jeffery Simmons Defensive Player of the Year odds, and Ben Johnson’s Coach of the Year odds. To wrap it all up, Bear, Geoff, and Sammy reveal their Survivor Pick of the Week to advance your entry! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Team Total In Raiders-49ers 2:32 Should You Bet Bills Or Vikings? 5:10 Are The Panthers A Good Bet 7:17 Bet On Jared Goff 8:41 Take the Giants or Eagles? 9:58 Too Late To Bet On The Bears? 12:15 Who Will Win the Coach of the Year Award? 16:17 Week 9 Survivor Pick 18:51 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Miami's Nightmare: How The Malachi Toney Injury Changes Everything vs Notre Dame
2026/11/06
Week 10 of the College Football season is here, and it might be the BIGGEST weekend of the year! With massive Top 25 showdowns and College Football Playoff implications on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher! Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are back to give you all the insight for the big week.It all starts with #1 Miami vs. #11 Notre Dame in a matchup that could determine both teams' College Football Playoff futures. Can the top-ranked Hurricanes stay undefeated without Heisman hopeful WR Malachi Toney, who is sidelined indefinitely following ankle surgery? Or will the Fighting Irish pull off a season-defining upset?The blockbuster matchups don't stop there! #2 Georgia takes on #10 Ole Miss in a massive SEC showdown, #9 BYU travels to face #3 Utah in a heated rivalry matchup, and #23 Oregon battles a reeling #12 Ohio State team desperate to get back on track.The guys break down all the biggest games, key storylines, betting angles, and College Football Playoff implications heading into Week 10. Get their best bets, expert picks, predictions, and potential upsets as they get you ready for one of the most important weekends of the college football season!Don't miss a second of the Week 10 College Football Gambling Guide! Chapters:0:00 Intro2:00 Miami WR Malachi Toney Out Indefinitely3:45 #1 Miami At #11 Notre Dame16:00 College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction31:45 #5 Alabama At #14 LSU35:25 #2 Georgia At #10 Ole Miss37:35 #7 Texas At #18 Missouri40:30 #6 Kentucky At #13 Tennessee42:30 #9 BYU At #3 Utah45:00 #23 Oregon At #12 Ohio State51:00 #19 Iowa At Northwestern52:45 Dogs We Like To Win Outright54:15 Favorites To Fade55:55 Best Bets59:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ohio State Upset By USC: Is The Buckeyes Season Officially OVER?
2026/11/02
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 Intro0:30 Ohio State Loses To USC2:25 Is Ohio State's Season Over?4:20 Does Oregon Have A Chance Against Ohio State?5:15 Miami Squeak Out Win Over North Carolina8:00 The Looming #1 Miami vs #4 Notre Dame Matchup15:00 #7 BYU Facing #3 Utah - The Holy War17:00 #6 Indiana Squeaks One Out Against Minnesota18:20 Big Ten Championship & CFP Picture Moving Forward24:00 Week 10 College Football Preview24:30 #10 Texas At #19 Missouri26:30 #2 Georgia At #12 Ole Miss29:00 #9 Alabama At #15 LSU33:55 Tough Losses Of The Week35:50 NFL Week 8 Recap39:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruce & The Bear: Georgia's "Get-Right" Game, Jeremiah Smith or Malachi Toney for Heisman & What's Wrong with Oregon?
2026/10/30
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 Bear01:23 #17 Florida vs. #3 Georgia: Kirby Smart’s Rebound & Florida’s QB Choice03:55 #1 Miami at UNC: Bill Belichick Upset Watch &08:45 Malachi Toney vs. Jeremiah Smith Heisman Debate11:49 #2 Ohio State at USC: Buckeyes Without Julian Sayin19:16 What Went Wrong at Oregon?21:50 Will #20 Northwestern make the CFP23:27 #22 Arizona at #13 Texas Tech: Noah Fifita Spotlight26:37 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 Action33:24 Remembering June Jones35:10 "The Walkthrough" with Sammy P & Geoff Schwartz: Ohio State QB Futures38:25 Why Oregon Feels Like Texas40:55 Sharp Wiseguy Bets on Air Force42:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Bears SB Odds After Jeffery Simmons Trade & Who Will Win OROY?
2026/10/30
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College Football Playoff Chaos: The Bubble Teams About To Choke
2026/10/29
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 Intro2:30 College Football Playoff Picture3:00 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 Georgia24:40 #2 Ohio State at USC30:00 #1 Miami at North Carolina33:20 Best Of The Rest Of Week 9 Games49:30 Dogs We Like To Win Outright53:00 Favorites To Fade55:00 Best Bets59:30 Halloween Plans1:01:52 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BYU Upset By UCF: The Shocking Blow To The Big 12
2026/10/26
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 Intro1:30 Oregon Ducks Officially Out Of The College Football Playoff2:00 Oregon Fires OC Drew Mehringer3:45 Five Plus Teams In The Top-25 Lose4:00 Indiana Put No One On The Injury Report5:00 #4 Indiana Squeaks Out Win Over Michigan, 13-610:45 UCF Takes Down #8 BYU11:30 Power Rankings Are Not The AP Poll17:45 Only 3 Undefeated Teams Remain21:45 #11 Texas Def. #12 Ole Miss, 34-2723:15 Can The Longhorns Handle Business The Rest Of The Way?25:00 Cincinnati Def. #13 Texas Tech, 37-2426:25 Tough Week For The Big 1228:15 UCLA Does It Again. College Football Playoff Bound?29:15 Where Does Colorado Go From Here?33:25 Sammy P's Power Rankings36:00 Early Lines We're Eyeing For Week 9 of College Football50:50 NFL Week 7 Recap1:00:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruce & The Bear: Can QB Tommy Carr Save Michigan? Time To Bench Arch Manning? + Is Miami The Next #1 To Fall?
2026/10/23
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 Intro01:23 #6 Indiana at Michigan: Will the Wolverines Bench Bryce Underwood?05:31 Upset Alert: Ranked Home Teams Most Likely to Fall to Unranked Opponents07:47 #7 Ole Miss at #19 Texas: Arch Manning vs. Trinidad Chambliss12:16 Big 12 Matchup of the Week: #14 Houston at #10 Utah15:08 Miami Hurricanes Nostalgia: Remembering the Legendary 2001 Team22:08 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 Sayin35:32 Sharp Money on South Carolina37:13 Old Dominion Value38:32 Auburn Upset Potential vs. #18 LSU41:25 QB Marcel Reed’s Big Test42:25 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Cowboys win the NFC East & Who Will Win Coach of the Year?
2026/10/23
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ohio State's Playoff Hopes DEAD? Can The Buckeyes Weather The Storm?
2026/10/22
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 QB Tommy 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 Intro1:30 Ohio State Loses QB Julian Sayin: Can They Weather The Storm4:00 Vegas Bookmakers Move Ohio State 8 Points Down6:00 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 Utah24:40 #2 BYU At UCF: Trap Game For Cougars?28:30 #11 Tennessee At South Carolina: Wise Guys Love Gamecocks31:15 #18 LSU At Auburn33:14 Dogs To Win Outright36:00 Favorites To Fade40:30 Where Will Jason Eck Be Coaching Next Year?42:00 Giving The UCLA Bruins Their Flowers43:00 Bear Bets: Best Bets47:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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

Podcast reviews

Read Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show podcast reviews


4.4 out of 5
169 reviews
★★★★★
cleveland mke 2026/10/27
Everybody can’t know ball
A great sports betting podcast tons of useful information
★☆☆☆☆
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
check all reviews on apple podcasts

Podcast sponsorship advertising

Start advertising on Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show relevant audience podcasts


What do you want to promote?