Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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.

Episodes

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

October 16, 2026 • 42 mins
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 We...
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5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Betting On The NFL MVP Award & Who Will Be The First Coach Fired?

October 16, 2026 • 21 mins
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 ...
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Ohio State vs Indiana Rematch: The Revenge Game That Changes Everything

October 15, 2026 • 62 mins
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 co...
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Georgia vs Alabama Controversy: Did The Refs Rob The Crimson Tide?

October 12, 2026 • 51 mins
Week 6 of College Football was full of action and wild games. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are here to talk about the big win from the #1 Georgia Bulldogs over the #6 Alabama Crimson Tide where the Bulldogs may or may not have benefitted from some officiating. There was another tough blow to an SEC power with the #7 Texas Longhorns fell to the Oklahoma Sooners. How many teams from the SEC will ma...
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Bruce & The Bear: Rhule's Statement Game, Should Georgia Be Favored Over Alabama & Is Jeremiah Smith The OSU GOAT

October 9, 2026 • 42 mins
Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive straight into the biggest stories hitting Week 6 of the college football season. They kick things off with the Big Ten Game of the Week, as #7 Indiana travels to Lincoln to face Nebraska. Can Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule finally break through and pull off a signature win against a ranked opponent?Staying in the Big Ten, Bruce and Bear preview...
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5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Betting On Offensive Player of the Year & Survivor Pick of the Week

October 9, 2026 • 24 mins
The board is set, the lines are moving, and the Bear Bets crew is back to put cash in your pocket! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, and sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich deliver their ultimate betting card for the week—featuring powerhouse spread covers, a moneyline round robin and key underdogs. Plus, the trio opens up the vault for Future Fortunes to break down offensive and de...
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Georgia vs Alabama Picks: Why Vegas Is Lying About This Game

October 8, 2026 • 47 mins
Big time showdown once again in the SEC with the #2 Georgia Bulldogs heading on the road to face the #6 Alabama Crimson Tide. The Heisman, College Football Playoff and SEC Title hopes are all on the line this weekend with huge implications. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have covered for all the angles on the big games including the #1 Texas Longhorns playing on the road against the Oklahoma Sooner...
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College Football Playoff Chaos: Can A 9-3 Team Actually Make It?

October 5, 2026 • 59 mins
Week 5 of College Football was full of upsets and surprises. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich are here to talk about the Missouri Tigers taking care of business against the Florida Gators just like they said they would last week. After Florida's loss, it opens up the question on whether or not we'll see a 9-3 team make the College Football Playoff this year. The guys lookahead to the big matchup betw...
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Bruce & The Bear: Julian Sayin’s Big Test, QB Controversy At Oregon & Lincoln Riley Is On The Hot Seat

October 2, 2026 • 39 mins
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 ...
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5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Raiders Make the Playoffs & Survivor Pick of the Week

October 2, 2026 • 23 mins
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 immediat...
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Alabama vs Mississippi State: The Heisman Upset No One Saw Coming?

October 1, 2026 • 53 mins
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 be...
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Lincoln Riley On The Hot Seat? The USC Loss That Changes Everything

September 28, 2026 • 51 mins
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? T...
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Bruce & The Bear: Can USC Bully Oregon? Faizon Brandon’s Texas Test & Jadan Baugh’s Rise

September 25, 2026 • 33 mins
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,...
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5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Last Unbeaten Team & Survivor Pick Of The Week

September 25, 2026 • 17 mins
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 ...
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Oregon vs USC: The CFP Matchup That Changes Everything + Week 4 Best Bets

September 24, 2026 • 71 mins
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 ...
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Ole Miss Spoils Lane Kiffin’s Return, Worst Bad Beat Ever & Oregon vs USC Preview

September 21, 2026 • 42 mins
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 b...
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Bruce & The Bear: Why Lane Kiffin Is A Good Coach, What's Wrong With Oregon & Revealing NIL Budgets

September 18, 2026 • 40 mins
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...
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5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Week 2 Survivor Pick of the Week

September 18, 2026 • 15 mins
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 ...
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Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Return & The QB Drama No One Saw Coming

September 17, 2026 • 47 mins
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 ...
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Ohio State vs Texas: The Historic 23-3 Collapse That Changes Everything & Oregon's HUGE Flop

September 14, 2026 • 47 mins
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? ...
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