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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 Intro
1:00 #4 Ohio St at #5 Indiana: The Rematch
7:30 #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU: Fighting Irish 1st Test
14:30 Dogs We Like To Win Outright: Wisconsin
20:30 Favorites To Fade: Wake Forest
27:40: #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 Houston
38:35 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 7
59:45 Outro

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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 make the College Football Playoff and is Arch Manning who we think he is now? The Oregon Ducks continue to ride an up & down season with their second loss of the year coming at home against the #12 UCLA Bruins. Will the BIG Ten even get two teams to the College Football Playoff? Sammy P updates his weekly Power Rankings and sounds off on his Bad Beat of the Week with the 3rd string QB from UMass playing the spoiler. That and the guys give you their Early Lines They Are Eyeing for week 7 of college football including the #4 Ohio State Buckeyes facing off against the #5 Indiana Hoosiers.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:18 #1 Georgia Beats #6 Alabama: SEC Top Dog
5:35 #7 Texas Loses To Oklahoma: Is Texas Good?
6:50 Is Arch Manning A Top-5 Draft Pick?
9:11 Will 3 SEC Teams Make CFP?
11:40 Will 3 BIG Ten Teams Make CFP?
14:40 #12 UCLA Beats Oregon: Ducks = 2025 Penn St?
18:48 Sammy P's Week 7 Power Rankings
21:42 Bad Beat of the Week: Miami (OH) Def. UMass, 20-19
23:47 NFL Recap: NFC East = WOW
30:25 Early Lines We're Eyeing Week 7
31:17 #4 Ohio St At #5 Indiana
32:39 #2 Notre Dame At #8 BYU: Fighting Irish 1st Test?
41:48 #12 UCLA At Wisconsin: Let Down Game?
45:30 Heisman Race: Mensah & Smith or The Field?
48:30 Outro

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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 a pivotal clash between #21 UCLA and #13 Oregon. They weigh in on whether backup quarterback Dylan Raiola can steady the ship and power Oregon to victory, and if Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava can elevate his game to establish himself as a true elite signal-caller.
From there, the debate shifts to Columbus: Is sophomore standout Jeremiah Smith already making a case as the greatest player in Ohio State history? Plus, the guys dissect the struggles in Ann Arbor and diagnose what is going wrong with Michigan.
Next up are two massive SEC showdowns. First, a top-10 battle between #2 Georgia and #6 Alabama, examining whether Tide quarterback Keelon Russell can lead Alabama past the Bulldogs. Then, they preview the iconic Red River Rivalry as #1 Texas faces Oklahoma, asking if Arch Manning will seize the spotlight and flex on the Sooners.
Bruce and Bear then sprint through the "Two-Minute Drill," breaking down three key matchups: Stanford at #3 Notre Dame, Texas A&M at #14 Missouri & Rice at East Carolina.
Finally, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich join Bear for "The Walkthrough" to give you the inside track from behind the Vegas counter. The trio breaks down three key sharp angles, including why the oddsmakers believe #2 Georgia should be favored over #6 Alabama, how #21 UCLA is shaping up as a classic "square dog," plus critical Iowa quarterback updates and line movement.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:46 #7 Indiana at Nebraska: Can Matt Rhule Win A Big Game?
06:21 #21 UCLA at #13 Oregon: Dylan Raiola & Nico Iamaleava Spotlight
12:46 Is Jeremiah Smith the GOAT Buckeye?
17:33 What's Wrong With Michigan?
22:22 #2 Georgia at #6 Alabama: Keelon Russell’s Ultimate Test
25:41 Red River Rivalry: #1 Texas vs. Oklahoma & Arch Manning’s Moment
28:35 Can Stanford Overcome Massive Spread vs #3 Notre Dame?
30:34 Letdown for Missouri
32:17 Betting on Rice-ECU
33:59 Should #2 Georgia be favored over #6 Alabama?
36:55 UCLA Is A Square Dog
39:34 Iowa QB Update
41:00 Outro

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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 defensive player of the year wagers, as well as who they are betting on to win the NFC East. To wrap it all up, Bear, Geoff, and Sammy reveal their Survivor Pick of the Week to advance your entry!

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:28 Moneyline Round Robin

6:35 Bet From Bengals at Dolphins

7:46 Take the 49ers or Seahawks?

9:29 Are the Browns or Jets The Better Bet?

12:06 Should You Bet The Cardinals As An Underdog?

14:18 Future Fortunes On OPOY & DPOY

18:15 Who Will Win the NFC East?

21:23 Week 5 Survivor Pick

22:24 Outro

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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 Sooners. Geoff's #13 Oregon Ducks face yet another ranked opponent with the #21 UCLA Bruins coming to Eugene, Oregon.
The crew provide their best underdogs to cover and their best favorites to fade including the Penn State Nittany Lions. Finally, the guys wrap up the show handling out their best College Football Bests you must make for week 6!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:20 #2 Georgia At #6 Alabama: SEC Title?
5:55 #21 UCLA At #13 Oregon: Can UCLA Win?
12:00 #1 Texas vs Oklahoma: Can Arch Put Together A Full Game
18:50 Dogs We Like To Win Outright: Iowa?
23:00 Favorites To Fade: Penn St?
27:00 Our Other Favorite Matchups Of The Week: Indiana To Cover?
38:30 FCS Play of the Week: Drake
39:50 Bear Bets: Best Bets
44:00 Outro

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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 between the #2 Georgia Bulldogs & #6 Alabama Crimson Tide. Sammy P updates his College Football Week 6 Power Rankings and they also talk about the Minnesota Golden Gophers' rise and the Michigan Wolverines' fall. They give you their favorite early lines they are eyeing for week6 and more!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Mumps Means Nothing for San Diego St vs Texas St
1:20 Stanford Was Not The Play
2:20 College Football Week 5 Recap
2:45 #14 Missouri Handles #15 Florida EASILY
4:00 There Are 3 Teams Above The Rest
5:00 Alabama Covering Machine
6:30 BIG lookahead to #2 Georgia vs #6 Alabama
9:30 Will Any 9-3 Teams Make The College Football Playoff
14:15 Minnesota Takes Care Of Michigan
18:20 Sound The Alarms On Michigan QB Bryce Underwood
21:15 Least Anticipated White Out? #19 USC At Penn St
24:00 Northwestern and Chip Kelly Run All Over Penn St
25:30 #19 USC & Lincoln Riley Escape Against Washington
28:00 #21 UCLA At Oregon: Dog With Fleas?
31:45: Sammy P's Week 6 Power Rankings
33:40 Which CFB Coach Will Be The First Fired?
36:50 Early Lines We're Eyeing Week 6
37:25 Maryland At #5 Ohio State
38:50 #7 Indiana At Nebraska
39:25 Iowa At Washington
40:05 #2 Georgia At #6 Alabama
41:30 Minnesota At Purdue
42:15 Texas A&M At #14 Missouri
42:30 NFL Week 4 Recap
44:50 Kirk Cousins Back To Vikings?
47:30 Bartender Update: Need Saints BAD
50:00 Where Do The Texans Go From Here?
56:00 Outro

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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

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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 Intro
1:29 Should You Bet On The Chiefs?
4:36 Mahomes Rushing Yards Bet
6:00 Will The Giants Upset The Cardinals?
7:34 Are the Eagles or Rams The Better Bet?
12:56 Future Fortunes On The Raiders
14:30 Will Jalon Daniels Win OROY?
17:22 Week 4 Survivor Pick
22:04 Outro

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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 Intro
1:20 #7 Alabama vs #16 Mississippi St: Heisman Showdown
8:00 #5 Ohio State vs #14 Iowa: Road Battle For The Buckeyes
16:40 #8 Florida vs #25 Missouri: Trap Game?
21:00 Dogs We Like Cover
21:40 Temple Covering Vs South Florida?
23:18 Minnesota Handling Business Vs Michigan?
24:17 Colorado State vs Oregon State
25:00 Favorite To Fade
25:10 Stanford At Wake Forest
26:00 #8 Florida At #25 Missouri
26:50 Maryland At Nebraska
28:10 #4 Miami At Clemson: Dabo Heat Seat
31:40 #3 Notre Dame At North Carolina
33:00 Washington At #18 USC
36:17 #12 Texas Tech At Colorado
38:40 Penn St At Northwestern
41:50 Pittsburgh At Virginia Tech
44:18 Cincinnati At Arizona
45:30 Best Bets
49:30 Outro

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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 Intro
0:35 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 GOOD
13:30 Will Ole Miss Have The Defense Need To Go Far?
17:20 Bad Beats Of The Week
17:45 The Michigan-Iowa Debacle & Ending
25:30 South Alabama Fails To Cover 20.5 AGAIN
27:50 Is Deion Sanders Done At Colorado?
29:15 Sammy P's Week 5 Power Rankings
31:20 The AP Poll Is TRASH
36:00 Early Week 5 College Football Lines We're Eyeing
39:50 Breaking News: J.J. McCarthy Traded To The NY Giants
41:00 NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year - Kenyon Sadiq?
43:00 NFL Week 3 Recap
48:00 Outro

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