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  Bruce & The Bear: Julian Sayin’s Big Test, QB Controversy At Oregon & Lincoln Riley Is On The Hot Seat 02.10.2026 39min

  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
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  5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Raiders Make the Playoffs & Survivor Pick of the Week 02.10.2026 23min

  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
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  Alabama vs Mississippi State: The Heisman Upset No One Saw Coming? 01.10.2026 53min

  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
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  Lincoln Riley On The Hot Seat? The USC Loss That Changes Everything 28.09.2026 51min

  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
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  Bruce & The Bear: Can USC Bully Oregon? Faizon Brandon’s Texas Test & Jadan Baugh’s Rise 25.09.2026 33min

  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
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  5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Last Unbeaten Team & Survivor Pick Of The Week 25.09.2026 17min

  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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  Oregon vs USC: The CFP Matchup That Changes Everything + Week 4 Best Bets 24.09.2026 1h 11min

  Big slate of games for Week 4 of College Football & Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have you covered! The #20 Oregon Ducks head to Los Angeles to take on the #12 USC Trojans with huge College Football Playoff implications. Arch Manning & the #1 Texas Longhorns face off against the #14 Tennessee Volunteers for a tough SEC matchup. Then finally, the #4 Ole Miss Rebels fresh off their win over the LSU Tigers head to Gainesville to take on the #21 Florida Gators.The crew provide their best underdogs to cover and their best favorites to fade including the #13 Penn State Nittany Lions. Fox Sports College Football analyst Brady Quinn joins the show to give his thoughts on the biggest matchups of the week. Finally, the guys wrap up the show handling out their best College Football Bests you must make for week 4! Chapters:0:00 Intro1:15 Bear Bets Top Betting Record2:30 Matchup For West Coast Supremacy: #20 Oregon vs #12 USC7:40 SEC Showdown: #1 Texas vs #14 Tennessee12:00 Trap Game? #4 Ole Miss vs #21 Florida18:00 Underdogs We Like To Cover22:00 Favorites To Fade For Week 425:30 Best of The Rest Games For Week 435:30 Best College Football Bets For Week 442:30 Brady Quinn Interview1:08:18 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ole Miss Spoils Lane Kiffin’s Return, Worst Bad Beat Ever & Oregon vs USC Preview 21.09.2026 42min

  Bear Bets is back! Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are here to recap Week 3 of College Football. Lane Kiffin and LSU took a loss to Ole Miss in Kiffin's first game back to Oxford. Is QB Trinidad Chambliss the front runner for the Heisman & #1 overall pick? The Houston Cougars and Texas Tech Red Raiders had a wild battle where the Red Raiders came away with the 28-26 win. Week 3 of College Football was littered with bad beats including arguably the worst bad beat of all time: NC State vs Vanderbilt. Then, gentlemen answer some fan questions and 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 Intro0:45 #10 LSU & Lane Kiffin Fall To #4 Ole Miss5:45 #11 Texas Tech Holds Off #25 Houston8:00 Bad Beats of Week 38:20 Worst Bad Beat of All-Time: Vanderbilt vs NC State12:00 South Alabama vs Ohio Chaos15:22 Clemson Last Minute TD vs UNC16:50 Bear Bets: Mail Bag17:00 How Hard Are We Hitting Florida -3 vs Ole Miss?19:00 How Much Does One Game Change How We Rate A Team?23:00 Sammy P's Power Rankings25:40 Early Lines We're Eyeing For Week 429:30 NFL Week 2 Recap29:40 Bears' QB Caleb Williams Out For Week 3?30:50 Chiefs Are Back? Chiefs Beat Colts, 33-3032:30 How Bad Are The Chargers?34:00 Are The Bears Going To Be Okay?40:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bruce & The Bear: Why Lane Kiffin Is A Good Coach, What's Wrong With Oregon & Revealing NIL Budgets 18.09.2026 40min

  Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Bruce Feldman and Geoff Schwartz break down a wild week in college football, starting with Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss—what really makes Lane tick as a head coach, and why his offensive mind continues to reset the standard.Then, the guys turn their attention to a massive Big 12 showdown on FOX as #22 Houston heads to Lubbock to take on #13 Texas Tech. Plus, Bruce pulls back the curtain on college football’s financial arms race, breaking down which programs boast the largest athletic budgets and how much cash it actually costs to compete for a National Championship in the modern NIL landscape.Geoff and Bruce also dive into the sudden departure of Steve Belichick from UNC, exploring what his resignation means for the Tar Heels program and his father, Bill Belichick. Afterwards, they diagnose what’s gone wrong for the Oregon Ducks and whether their issues are fixable before it’s too late.Finally, Vegas insider Sammy Panayotovich jumps on for "The Walkthrough" to reveal how oddsmakers are pricing Lane Kiffin and where the sharp wiseguy money is flowing for Houston vs. Texas Tech. To wrap up the show, Sammy, Geoff, and Bruce highlight a sneaky, under-the-radar game on the board where bettors can cash big.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:26 Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Return & What Makes Him Great06:38 Where's the money at for #22 HOU at #13 TX TECH?11:06 Biggest Budgets & The Cost of a Title16:41 Steve Belichick Resigns: What’s Next for UNC & Bill Belichick?20:11 What's Wrong With the Oregon Ducks?29:13 Oddsmakers don't believe Lane31:40 Vegas Wiseguys & Sharp Lines: Houston vs. Texas Tech35:15 Sneaky Bet on the Bobcats39:06 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Week 2 Survivor Pick of the Week 18.09.2026 15min

  Title: 5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Week 2 Survivor Pick of the WeekDescription: NFL Week 2 is officially here, and the Bear Bets crew is stepping up to the window to make sure your weekly betting card is sharp. Chris "The Bear" Fallica is joined by former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz and sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich to break down their premier slate of wagers—from juicy underdog spreads to total plays—before line movements eat away at key value.In this episode, the guys dive straight into their top 5 NFL Bets to Make Right Now, making the case for two big road dogs taking early points, a short road favorite set to bounce back, a key divisional under, and a team total OVER you need to lock in immediately. To top it off, the crew caps off the show by handing out their consensus Survivor Pick of the Week to help you navigate the tricky opening slate and keep your entry alive!CHAPTERS: 00:00 INTRO 01:45 TITANS OVER THE EAGLES 03:07 COLTS OR CHIEFS 05:17 PANTHERS GROUNDING THE FALCONS 07:53 BETTING ON THE BEARS & VIKINGS UNDER 09:17 TEXANS TO SCORE BIG 11:20 SURVIVOR PICK OF THE WEEK 13:31 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Return & The QB Drama No One Saw Coming 17.09.2026 47min

  It's a BIG weekend in College Football with the #7 LSU Tigers heading to Oxford, Mississippi to take on the #8 Ole Miss Rebels. It's Lane Kiffin's first game against his old team that he took to the College Football Playoffs last season. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich dive in to preview week 3 of College Football including another Top-25 clash between the #22 Houston Cougars and the #13 Texas Tech Red Raiders.The crew provide their best underdogs to cover and their best favorites to fade including the #19 Michigan Wolverines. Finally, the guys wrap up the show handling out their best College Football Bests you must make for week 3!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:40 Can #7 LSU & Kiffin win at #8 Ole Miss?7:52 Top-25 Clash: #22 Houston vs #13 Texas Tech12:00 Dogs We Like To Cover16:30 Favorites To Fade19:00 Fading #10 Alabama Again?28:50 Who Wins: Belichick & UNC Or Dabo & Clemson?32:08 #16 SMU at #23 Louisville34:45 Best Bets44:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ohio State vs Texas: The Historic 23-3 Collapse That Changes Everything & Oregon's HUGE Flop 14.09.2026 47min

  Another BIG week of College Football & Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are back to recap Week 2. The Bear Bets Weekend Debrief touches on the Big Ten Week 2 disaster with Ohio State collapsing against the Texas Longhorns after being up 23-3 in the 4th quarter and the Oregon Ducks losing to Oklahoma State, who hadn't beaten a FBS school in 21 games. Will Oregon miss the College Football Playoff? The Big Ten did get one BIG win after Michigan pulled off the upset over the Oklahoma Sooners following the Wolverines chaotic week 1. The guys answer a question from the Mailbag on Oregon's future and Sammy P updates his Power Rankings for Week 3. Finally, Bear Bets give their Early Lines They Are Eyeing for Week 3 including #22 Houston at #13 Texas Tech. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:00 Oregon Upset By Oklahoma State5:40 More Impressive: Oregon's Play or OSU's Collapse6:40 Texas Upsets Ohio State14:00 Michigan Bounces Back Against Oklahoma20:45 Mailbag: Will Oregon Miss The College Football Playoff?28:00 Sammy P's Week 3 Power Rankings33:15 Week 3 Early Lines We're Eyeing42:00 Chicago Bears Score All The Points43:35 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bruce & The Bear: Arch's Ultimate Test, What's Next For Underwood + Miami Heisman Futures 11.09.2026 35min

  The boys are back to break down a massive Week 2 slate in college football! Chris "Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman kick things off by tackling #1 Ohio State vs. #4 Texas. They dissect how Longhorns QB Arch Manning can keep elevating his game under the brightest lights.From there, Bear and Bruce jump into the Big Noon Kickoff featured showdown between #11 Oklahoma and Michigan. They examine the aftermath of Michigan's controversial Week 1 victory over Western Michigan and analyze how the betting lines have shifted as a result. Next up, the duo turns their attention to LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin's headline-making decision not to roster two former NFL players, exploring how LSU's standing with the SEC currently sits.Attention then turns to #12 Alabama vs. Kentucky, where Bruce and Bear break down the best bets on the board and detail why Crimson Tide QB Keelon Russell brings that undeniable "It" factor to the field. Plus, they spark a heated debate: which traditional powerhouse is in deeper trouble right now—Florida State or Clemson?Sammy P then joins the show for "The Walkthrough" to deliver the rawest sharp intelligence from Las Vegas. Sammy breaks down the impact of line hikes and dips, debates whether Hurricanes wideout Malachi Toney has a legitimate shot at the Heisman, and reveals why the sharps are staying far away from betting on #4 Texas this week.Finally, the crew caps off the episode with the fast-paced "Two-Minute Drill," sharing a few sneaky wagers you'll want to place on BYU before kickoff. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:50 #1 Ohio vs #4 Texas 03:33 #11 Oklahoma vs Michigan 09:45 Lane & LSU vs the SEC 11:45 Alabama vs Kentucky 15:10 Which program is in more trouble: FSU or Clemson? 20:05 Hikes & dips in betting lines 21:31 Can WR Malachi Toney win the Heisman? 25:56 Sharps can't bet on Texas 28:56 BYU can be the "fly in the ointment" 30:00 Minnesota keep rowing? 32:05 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Future Fortunes & Week 1 Survivor Pick 11.09.2026 21min

  NFL Week 1 is among us, and the Bear Bets crew is here to get your betting card locked in! Chris "Bear" Fallica is joined by Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich to deliver an essential early-season preview designed to help you cash early and beat line movement.In this episode, the guys dive straight into the 5 NFL Bets You Have to Make NOW before the market shifts. They also break down Future Fortunes, revealing which long-term futures, division locks, and player award markets you need to grab immediately. Finally, the crew gives their top Survivor Pick of the Week strategy to ensure you survive and advance through Week 1 unscathed! CHAPTERS: 0:00 INTRO 0:36 SEAHAWKS DEFEAT PATRIOTS IN SEASON OPENER 4:00 5 NFL BETS TO MAKE RIGHT NOW 4:15 COMMANDERS AT EAGLES 5:15 BEARS AT PANTHERS 6:12 COWBOYS AT GIANTS 8:22 BROWNS AT JAGUARS 10:30 CARDINALS AT CHARGERS 10:55 PATRICK MAHOMES FOR MVP 12:40 CHIEFS TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL 13:00 STAFFORD'S PASSING TOTAL 13:42 FADING THE DOLPHINS 15:30 WILL COWBOYS ADVANCE FURTHER THAN STEELERS? 16:45 CHARGERS BEST WEEK 1 SURVIVOR PICK? 19:20 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ohio State vs Texas Predictions: The Fatal Flaw Nobody Is Talking About 11.09.2026 54min

  Bear Bets is back with Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich to preview Week 1 of College Football. Two big headliner matchups this week with Big Noon Kickoff heading to the Big House for a showdown between the #11 Oklahoma Sooners and the Michigan Wolverines & the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes taking on the #4 Texas Longhorns. The guys breakdown the matchups and give your their best bets for the big matchups.The crew throw some teams around for their Favorites Their Fading & Dogs They Like To Cover including some possible SEC powerhouses.In The Betting Rotation, the crew breakdown the rest of the games they are playing this week including San Diego State vs UCLA, #6 Oregon vs Oklahoma St & more. Former Crimson Tide QB & CFB analyst Greg McElroy joins the show to breakdown #12 Alabama heading to Kentucky and the showdown between #1 Ohio State & #4 Texas.Finally, the guys wrap up the show handling out their best College Football Bests you must make for week 2!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:00 Can Michigan Bounce Back Against #11 Oklahoma?5:00 CFP Implications with #1 Ohio St vs #4 Texas8:20 Dogs We Like To Cover: Cal vs Syracuse11:50 Favorites To Fade: #1 Ohio State vs #4 Texas17:00 The Betting Rotation17:25 #12 Alabama vs Kentucky19:40 Mississippi St vs Minnesota22:25 #6 Oregon vs Oklahoma St26:25 San Diego St vs UCLA29:10 Arizona St vs #10 Texas A&M31:20 Greg McElroy Joins The Show31:50 Breaking Down The QBs in OSU vs Texas35:50 Can QB Bryce Underwood bounce back vs #11 Oklahoma39:40 Can Kentucky pull off the upset vs #12 Alabama?46:00 Who is in more trouble: FSU or Clemson?47:55 Best Bets of College Football Week 251:13 Outro  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Michigan & Oregon Barely Escape, CFB Week 2 Power Rankings & Early Lines 07.09.2026 41min

  Bear Bets is back with Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich to recap Week 1 of College Football. The #16 Michigan Wolverines survived an epic game against Western Michigan escaping by a final second hail mary. The guys talk Michigan and how they will bet the Wolverines moving forward. The #2 Oregon Ducks also escaped a tough game at home against Boise State gifting the Big Ten a disaster free weekend. They also chat about teams they are higher on following Week 1 and teams they are concerned about moving forward including the Clemson Tigers. The gentlemen answer some fan questions and Sammy P gives his Week 2 Power Rankings. Finally, the guys give the early lines they are eyeing for Week 2. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:25 #16 Michigan's Controversial Win7:55 #2 Oregon Escapes Boise St9:45 Worse: Rutgers Fireworks or Michigan Storming The Field?11:00 Bryce Underwood NIL Contract Future Backlash?13:20 Team We're Higher On After Week 117:15 Mailbag: Team Most Concerned About?23:00 Mailbag: Is The BIG Ten a Two-Bid League?25:00 Sammy P's Top 10 Power Rankings28: Bad Beat: Wisconsin vs Notre Dame30:50 Early Week 2 Lines We're Eyeing38:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Betting On Indiana To Repeat, LSU’s NFL Roster Drama + What's Next For Belichick & UNC? 04.09.2026 40min

  College football is back, and Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Bruce Feldman, and Sammy Panayotovich are laying down the sharpest insights and best bets for this week's action!Bear kicks things off live from the Big Noon Kickoff set to preview defending national champion Indiana’s season opener. Can transfer QB Josh Hoover fill the massive shoes of last season's Heisman winner and top NFL draft pick, Fernando Mendoza? Plus, Bruce drops insider news on the wild saga surrounding former NFL players potentially making their way onto LSU's roster.Then, Bruce shares the findings from his annual anonymous coaches poll, including: The biggest fraud team in the nation Who coaches pick to win the Championship & Heisman The ultimate under-the-radar sleeper team Next, UNC General Manager Mike Lombardi has resigned—what does this mean for head coach Bill Belichick and the future of North Carolina football? The guys also dissect the upcoming SMU vs. Florida State matchup and lay out a troubling scenario where FSU could legitimately start the year 2-6.Finally, Sammy P stops by for "The Walkthrough" to discuss why sharp bettors are staying far away from Florida State, how Notre Dame's elite defense is shifting Vegas line movements, and why smart money is backing Alabama to capture the SEC.We wrap up with a high-stakes 2-Minute Drill: Is Memphis actually worth a long-shot bet to crash the College Football Playoff?TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:0:00 – Intro & Big Noon Kickoff: Indiana Preview & Can QB Josh Hoover lead them to back-to-back championships? 05:15 – LSU NFL Player Eligibility Saga 11:35 – Anonymous Coaches Poll: Frauds, Sleepers & Championship Picks 21:25 – UNC GM Resigns: What's Next for Bill Belichick & UNC? 24:13 – SMU vs. FSU Preview: Is a 2-6 Start on the Horizon for the Seminoles? 27:23 – Sammy P’s Walkthrough; FSU Fading 28:45 - Notre Dame Defense pushing the lines 31:28 - SEC Sharp Money on Alabama 35:41 –Two Minute Drill: Is Memphis a CFP Playoff Value? 38:15 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  2026 NFL Futures: MVP Best Bet + The Cowboys & Rams Bets You Need Right Now 03.09.2026 23min

  The NFL season is almost here and Bear Bets has you covered. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are back to give you all of their favorite NFL Futures including MVP, Super Bowl Champ, Division Winner & Win Totals. Are the Los Angeles Rams Super Champs already? Will the Philadelphia Eagles or the Dallas Cowboys take home the NFC East crown? That and so much more on this episode of Bear Bets. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:50 NFL MVP: Mahomes, Jackson, Burrow?6:00 Super Bowl Champ: Rams or The Field?11:40 Best Bets For Division Winner: Cowboys or Chiefs?15:00 Best Bets For Win Total: Giants or Lions?19:50 Survivor Picks For Week 121:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ole Miss & LSU BIG Week 1 Games, Which Top 10 Team Misses The CFP + Best Bets 03.09.2026 1h

  Week 1 of College Football is here & Bear Bets is back with Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich to preview the Week 1 slate of games. Two standout games this weekend are Clemson Tigers vs #11 LSU Tigers & #24 Louisville Cardinals vs #9 Ole Miss Rebels.The boys chat about the Top 10 team they think will miss the College Football Playoff including #5 Texas Longhorns, #8 Texas A&M Aggies & the #10 Oklahoma Sooners. Then, they dive back into some more games including Boise St vs #2 Oregon, #7 Miami vs Stanford, #14 USC vs Fresno State & UCLA vs Cal. The guys finally wrap up the show recapping their best bets you should make for Week 1 of College Football. CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro2:00 Game of the Week: #24Louisville vs #9 Ole Miss5:50 Clemson vs #11 LSU10:00 Top 10 Team To Miss The Playoff17:40 BNK Game: North Texas vs #6 Indiana22:40 Boise St vs #2 Oregon26:30 #7 Miami vs Stanford30:40 Wisconsin vs #4 Notre Dame33:00 Fresno St vs #14 USC38:35 #19 SMU vs Florida St41:15 Oregon St vs #23 Houston46:00 UCLA vs Cal50:25 Best Bets of CFB Week 156:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bill Belichick & UNC Bounce Back + CFB Week 1 Power Rankings & Early Lines 31.08.2026 39min

  College Football Week 1 is here & Bear Bets is back with Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich to recap College Football Week 0. The Bear Bets Weekend Debrief touches on Bill Belichick & North Carolina pulling off the win in their season opener, USC winning in lackluster fashion against San Jose State, Hawaii breaking the hearts of bettors every where with a late fumble & whether or not Mike Norvell is on the hot seat after a weak win against New Mexico State.Sammy P drops his Top 10 CFB Power Rankings heading into Week 1. Are the Ohio State Buckeyes the top dog? The guys answer some questions from the Bear Bets Mail Bag including questions on the Texas Longhorns 1st half & whether not to bet Florida State vs SMU this weekend.Then, they wrap things up with some early lines they're eyeing heading into Week 1 including #2 Oregon vs Boise State, #7 Miami vs Stanford, & Wisconsin vs #4 Notre Dame. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Bill Belichick & UNC Win Opener4:55 Virginia Lays The Hammer on NCST7:44 USC Lackluster Win vs SJSU11:00 Sammy P's Top 10 Power Rankings12:30 Bear Bets Mail Bag: Texas 1st Half Best Bet?15:10 Bear Bets Mail Bag: FSU Worry vs SMU20:30 Bad Beat of the Week: Hawaii +4 vs Stanford22:30 Week 1: Early Lines We're Eyeing23:30 Oregon State vs #23 Houston27:00 Boise State vs #2 Oregon28:00 Oklahoma State vs Tulsa29:00 Wisconsin vs #4 Notre Dame30:00 #7 Miami vs Stanford31:00 Geoff Schwartz & Sean Payton BEEF35:25 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices