BRUCE & THE BEAR IS BACK! Chris "Bear" Fallica, Bruce Feldman and Sammy Panayotovich dive into an action-packed Week 1 slate headlined by three Top 10 matchups. The guys open with #1 Texas at #3 Ohio State in Columbus. Will Arch Manning live up to the hype?

Bruce and Bear then head to Death Valley where #9 LSU visits #4 Clemson. LSU hasn’t won a Week 1 game in over 2,000 days, and the crew debates whether Garrett Nussmeier can finally deliver as a first-round caliber QB.

Next, the focus shifts to #6 Notre Dame at #10 Miami, Bear highlights public money on ND but sharps siding with Miami, making this a key betting storyline.

Sammy P then joins us for The Walkthrough, breaking down line moves for #1 Texas vs #3 Ohio State, plus insights on #8 Alabama vs Florida State and Hawaii at Arizona. The episode wraps with the Two-Minute Drill, spotlighting potential Power 4 vs Group of 5 upsets. Can UTSA make a run to the CFP?

Make sure to tune into Bruce and the Bear every Friday during the college football season for all your gambling needs.

Intro: (0:00)

#1 Texas at #3 Ohio State (1:13)

#9 LSU at #4 Clemson (4:45)

#6 Notre Dame at #10 Miami (9:45)

#8 Alabama at Florida State (15:29)

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Week 1 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks!
Mario Cristobal Interview:
Miami Hurricanes head coach joins the show ahead of Miami vs Notre Dame to break down the matchup and what to expect this season.
Texas vs Ohio State Preview & Betting Picks:
Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich dive into one of the biggest Week 1 games. Which rookie QB can be trusted? Are they betting the over or under? Full analysis of the Longhorns vs Buckeyes showdown on FOX.
Other Top Week 1 Games Covered:
Bill Belichick’s debut as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Clemson vs LSU, Alabama vs Florida State & Baylor vs Auburn. Plus, the guys break down the viral Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift engagement betting odds!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
02:00 BIGGEST QUESTIONS HEADING INTO THE SEASON
06:10 MARIO CRISTOBAL INTERVIEW
17:15 TEXAS VS OHIO STATE
22:00 LSU VS CLEMSON
29:20 NOTRE DAME VS MIAMI
35:00 REST OF WEEK 1 GAMES
50:00 TAYLOR SWIFT & TRAVIS KELCE
54:30 RECAP & OUTRO

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The college football season is almost here, and the quarterback hype is reaching a fever pitch. This week, Bruce Feldman joins the show to give us the inside scoop involving big-name QBs heading into Week 1. Is Arch Manning really the next Joe Burrow? Coach O says so, and Bruce gives you the buzz he’s hearing out of Austin as Texas at Ohio State battle looms next week. Speaking of the Buckeyes, the buzz is all about Julian Sayin out of Columbus and the recently named the Ohio State starting QB. Sayin’s accuracy and fit in Brian Hartline’s offense could make him a breakout star in 2025. We also look at Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, the Clemson’s national title chances, and inside scoop surrounding Alabama’s Ty Simpson in Tuscaloosa.
Plus, Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich give their insight on Fresno State vs. Kansas, Stanford vs. Hawaii, and other Week 0 bets you need to hammer.

Arch Madness: Buzz out of Austin (3:12)
What they Sayin about Julian (5:33)
In CJ Carr we trust at Notre Dame? (9:16)
Clemson for the National Title? (14:14)
Ty Simpson expectations at Alabama (20:16)
Week 0 Bets (28:24)

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College football futures are heating up, and this week we bring in Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews — Heisman voter and preseason rankings expert — to break it all down. We dive deep into the 2025 Heisman Trophy race, analyzing top contenders like Texas Quarterback Arch Manning, Clemson Quarterback Cade Klubnik, and Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith. Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich also share their thoughts on dark-horse candidates, including Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.

We explore Brett’s Top 10 preseason rankings, from No. 1 Penn State to No. 10 LSU, highlighting one overrated and one underrated team by the general public heading into 2025. Plus, we tackle national title odds… who will win it all? 

The crew then builds CFP parlay bets with value plays from Notre Dame, Miami, Oregon, Penn State and more. We even discusses expectations for Bill Belichick’s North Carolina squad… 

If you’re betting Heisman futures, eyeing national title value, or building a playoff parlay, this episode is your edge for the 2025 college football season.

Intro: (0:00)
Heisman Futures: (2:38)
Overrated, Underrated Top 25 teams: (9:49)
Team outside of Top 10 to make CFP: (15:50)
National Championship Futures: (27:23)
Build your own CFP Future Parlay: (36:29)

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Chris "Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich break down the NFL teams they do not trust to bet on this season. Defending Super Bowl Champs Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers all have had HUGE injuries in preseason and the guys discuss whether or not it hinders betting on them.
Are the New England Patriots a team that is 4.5 wins better than last year? Will Sam Darnold repeat his stellar season last year? Will the Cincinnati Bengals bring enough defense to support their offense? Can the Detroit Lions overcome their daunting schedule? All of these questions and more answered on this episode of Bear Bets: NFL Teams We Don't Trust.Looking for College Football Teams We Don't Trust? Check out that episode after this!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
01:50 INJURIES AFFECTING RAMS, CHARGERS, EAGLES
18:00 TEAMS BEAR DOESN'T TRUST
27:55 TEAMS SAMMY P DOES'T TRUST
31:17 TEAMS GEOFF DOESN'T TRUST
40:00 BEST BETS

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In this episode, Chris "Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz and Sammy Panayotovich break down the most overrated teams in the 2025 college football season. Can Florida survive a brutal schedule? Is Illinois being propped up by hype? Does Tennessee’s youth movement at key spots mean growing pains are coming?

Plus, we’re selling some popular offseason narratives. Penn State has the 2nd-best playoff odds... are the Nittany Lions trustworthy under James Franklin? Michigan’s "bounce back" hype gets debunked, and the idea that the Big 12 has multiple playoff contenders? We’re not buying it.

We also give a PSA on the infamous “Solo Cup” fan bets and close with another round of best college football futures bets for 2025. Make sure to stay tuned for our NFL podcast dropping later in the week.

Intro: (0:00)
Teams we don't trust: Florida, Illinois & more (6:23)
PSA: Don't make open ended bets online (30:43)
Selling Storylines: Penn State, Michigan & more: (32:00)
Betting Cards: (49:18)

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Bear Bets is back and better than ever as Chris "Bear" Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down everything you need to know about NFL win totals for the 2025 season!

Will the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles suffer a Super Bowl hangover? Can Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin lead the Steelers back to the playoffs? And what Dallas Cowboys team are we getting this year?

The crew dives deep into the biggest questions heading into the season and reveals the win total bets they’re sprinting to the window to make — including plays on the Giants, Vikings, and more.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Eagles Super Bowl Hangover?
07:50 New Look Steelers?
13:45 What Cowboys Team Shows Up?
19:45 Win Totals We're Running To Make
38:00 Outro

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Bear Bets is back! Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich return to get you ready for the 2025 college football season with their favorite win total bets.

The trio kicks things off by debating the strategy of betting unders on some of the sport’s top title contenders. Would you fade Alabama, Georgia, Texas, or Clemson this year?

They then reveal their favorite over and under win total picks. Do we believe in the hype surrounding South Carolina and Illinois?

Also featured: live bears, MACtion madness, and a Cam Rising tribute as we induct him into the Bear Bets Parlay Pantheon.

Intro (0:00)

Fade Texas? (4:43)

Ryan Williams & Jonathan Smith vs the field (8:08)

Do we believe in the Clemson hype? (11:50)

Favorite Win Totals (18:45)

MACtion (26:31)

LIVE Bear in Bear's backyard?! (31:06)

WORST Beats of 2024 (37:15)

Full Betting Card Recap (48:23)

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Get ready for the 2025 Belmont Stakes with expert betting analysis! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz return with a full preview of the Belmont Stakes and are joined by horse racing insider Mike Joyce to break down the big race.
Later, the Gambling Group Chat fires up as betting experts Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich join the show to deliver their top picks and predictions for Belmont Stakes, NBA Finals Best Bets, Stanley Cup Final Predictions.
Whether you're looking for horse racing tips, NBA Finals odds, or Stanley Cup betting strategies, this episode has everything you need to make smarter bets.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Belmont Stakes With Mike Joyce
05:00 Journalism vs Sovereignty
26:30 Gambling Group Chat
35:00 NHL Playoffs
43:15 NBA Finals
54:42 Best Bets

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Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz are back for another Gambling Group Chat and are joined by betting experts Will Hill and Sammy Panayotovich. This week, the crew dives into key sports betting markets and top picks, including:
2025 NFL Win Totals & College Football Win Predictions
Early 2025 Belmont Stakes Preview and Betting Analysis
College World Series Odds, Futures & Best Bets
Whether you're looking for smart futures plays, expert opinions, or sharp angles on the week’s biggest events, this episode has it all.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
05:00 - NFL Over/Under Win Totals
25:00 - College Football Over/Under Win Totals
49:25 - College Baseball World Series
56:00 - Early Belmont Stakes Preview
01:00:00 - Best Bets
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