Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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Welcome to Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast that dives deep into the exhilarating world of sports gambling. Join host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz & sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich, as they break down NFL and college football betting with expert insights, favorite picks, best bets, and comprehensive analysis on the hottest football storylines. What sets us apart? Bear, Geoff & Sammy place real bets, offering you an authentic, high-stakes experience. Catch new episodes of Bear Bets every Monday, Thursday and don’t miss our limited series Big Noon Kickoff Presets: Bruce & The Bear dropping every Friday all college football season. In this exclusive series, Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica dive into all things college football—picks, news, and insider information—throughout the season. Tune in for your ultimate winning play. Follow Bear and Geoff on X @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz, @spshoot.

  1. 1d ago

    BYU Upset By UCF: The Shocking Blow To The Big 12

    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

  2. 3d ago

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

    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

  3. 4d ago

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

    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

  4. 4d ago

    Ohio State's Playoff Hopes DEAD? Can The Buckeyes Weather The Storm?

    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

  5. Oct 19

    Ohio State's Nightmare: Why The Julian Sayin Injury Changes Everything

    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

  6. Oct 16

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

    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

  7. Oct 16

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

    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

  8. Oct 15

    Ohio State vs Indiana Rematch: The Revenge Game That Changes Everything

    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

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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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