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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. In this exclusive series, Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica dive into all things college football—picks, news, and insider information—throughout the season.
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- 2 days ago39 min
Bruce & The Bear: Julian Sayin’s Big Test, QB Controversy At Oregon & Lincoln Riley Is On The Hot Seat
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
- 2 days ago23 min
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Raiders Make the Playoffs & Survivor Pick of the Week
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
- 3 days ago53 min
Alabama vs Mississippi State: The Heisman Upset No One Saw Coming?
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
- 6 days ago51 min
Lincoln Riley On The Hot Seat? The USC Loss That Changes Everything
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
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Bruce & The Bear: Can USC Bully Oregon? Faizon Brandon’s Texas Test & Jadan Baugh’s Rise
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
- 1 weeks ago17 min
5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Last Unbeaten Team & Survivor Pick Of The Week
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
- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
Oregon vs USC: The CFP Matchup That Changes Everything + Week 4 Best Bets
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
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Ole Miss Spoils Lane Kiffin’s Return, Worst Bad Beat Ever & Oregon vs USC Preview
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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