Week 7 of the 2025 College Football season & Week 6 of NFL was action packed with upsets, blow out wins, bad beats & more.

Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich recap their bets including that huge win by the Indiana Hoosiers over the Oregon Ducks.

The guys discuss the biggest news in college football including the Penn State Nittany Lions firing head coach James Franklin after 12 seasons. Penn State will owe Franklin roughly $50M and the guys talk about who the next head coach could be for the Nittany Lions. They discuss who are the top teams in college football including whether or not the Indiana Hooisers should be the #1 team in the country after their win in Eugene.

They also discuss the bad beat of the week where Detroit Lions Jared Goff's 1st touchdown of the game was called back after an illegal motion, which caused some pain for our friend Hank over at Barstool. The guys also give their early lines they are eyeing this week.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
01:30 PENN STATE FIRES JAMES FRANKLIN
05:30 PENN STATE'S NEXT COACH
12:00 INDIANA UPSETS OREGON
15:00 FOUR BEST CFB TEAMS
20:15 WHO ARE THE BIG TEN'S CFP TEAMS?
28:45 BAD BEATS
31:25 EARLY LINES WE'RE EYEING
35:00 OUTRO

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Start your college football weekend with Bruce and The Bear, presented by DraftKings Sportsbook — the ultimate podcast for betting insights, expert picks, and in-depth analysis of the week’s biggest games. Join Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Bruce Feldman, and Sammy Panayotovich as they deliver sharp predictions, insider stories, and the betting angles you need before Saturday’s kickoff.

In this week’s episode, the crew kicks things off with the BNK Game of the Week as #1 Ohio State plays at #17 Illinois in a crucial Big Ten matchup. From there, they preview a stacked Week 7 slate featuring two marquee matchups: #7 Indiana vs. #3 Oregon, and #8 Alabama at #14 Missouri and how you should bet on both.

Next, in “The Walkthrough,” Sammy P and the guys break down how Oklahoma QB John Mateer dealing with an injury could impact the Red River Rivalry. Sammy P touches on why he likes Old Dominion to keep covering this weekend at Marshall. The trio also talk about how North Carolina and Bill Belichick issued statements as the team is struggling this season and predict how long he'll last in Chapel Hill. The show wraps up with the “2 Minute Drill,” hitting the key storylines and bets you don’t want to miss.

Whether you’re betting the board or just following the drama of college football Saturdays, Bruce and The Bear is your go-to podcast for weekly betting picks, game previews, and expert analysis.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
01:28 #1 OHIO STATE AT #17 ILLINOIS
04:52 #7 INDIANA AT #3 OREGON
08:40 #8 ALABAMA AT #14 MISSOURI
12:45 #6 OKLAHOMA AT TEXAS
16:18 OLD DOMINION AT MARSHALL
17:26 UNC & HC BILL BELICHICK ISSUE STATEMENTS
22:40 2 MIN DRILL
28:01 OUTRO

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NFL Week 6 is here and we’ve got the best NFL bets you need to know! Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down their Top 5 NFL bets to place right now.
Will the Las Vegas Raiders cover against the Tennessee Titans at home?If you’re looking for NFL Week 6 best bets, betting predictions, picks against the spread, and prop plays, this is your ultimate guide. Don’t place your wagers without hearing what your favorite gambler’s favorite gamblers have to say!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
02:20 SUPER BOWL CHAMP BET
05:00 TITANS VS RAIDERS
06:30 SEAHAWKS VS JAGUARS
08:00 BILLS VS FALCONS
09:30 RAMS VS RAVENS
11:15 BRONCOS VS JETS
12:55 CARDINALS VS COLTS
14:50 LIONS VS CHIEFS
16:00 NFL PROP BETS
17:45 SURVIVOR PICK OF THE WEEK
18:15 OUTRO

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Week 7 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks!

Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Sammy Panayotovich welcome University of Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day to the show ahead of his game against the #17 Illinois Fighting Illini.

Top Week 7 Games:
Will #3 Oregon handle business against #7 Indiana Hoosiers?
Can #1 Ohio State handle #17 Illinois on the road?
Will QB John Mateer suit up for #6 Oklahoma on the road vs Auburn?That and so much more on this Week 7 College Football Gambling Guide!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
04:30 HEISMAN CONVERSATION
06:30 RYAN DAY INTERVIEW
15:00 #7 INDIANA VS #3 OREGON
18:45 #1 OHIO STATE VS #17 ILLINOIS
23:20 #15 MICHIGAN VS USC
28:30 #8 ALABAMA VS #14 MISSOURI
30:37 #6 OKLAHOMA VS TEXAS
37:17 OTHER TOP CFB GAMES
44:00 FAVORITE OVER/UNDER
45:00 UNDERDOG TO WIN OUTRIGHT
47:00 BEST BETS
52:00 OUTRO

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Week 6 of the 2025 College Football season & Week 5 of NFL was action packed with upsets, blow out wins, bad beats & more.Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich recap their bets including that huge win by the Florida Gators over the then #9 Texas Longhorns.The guys also breakdown the meltdown by the then #7 Penn State Nittany Lions against the UCLA Bruins. They discuss the nightmare situation unfolding for Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels. They also dive into a terrible week of Bad Bets for themselves and finally look ahead to some early lines they are eyeing.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
02:30 UCLA BEATING PENN ST
11:00 FLORIDA TAKING DOWN TEXAS
14:00 HOW MANY TEAMS ARE PLAYOFF LOCKS?
18:00 NIGHTMARE AT UNC
23:30 BAD BEATS OF THE WEEK
37:00 EARLY LINES WE'RE EYEING
43:30 OUTRO

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and physically present where available. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Offer void in NH/OR/ONT. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as 8 $25 Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours), are single-use and non-withdrawable. Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/promos. Offer expires 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook #dkpartner

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Start your college football weekend with Bruce and The Bear, presented by DraftKings Sportsbook — the ultimate podcast for betting insights, expert picks, and in-depth analysis of the week’s biggest games.

In this week’s episode, the crew kicks things off with Arkansas’ new interim head coach, Bobby Petrino, and what his return means for Razorbacks football. From there, they preview a stacked Week 6 slate featuring three marquee Top 25 matchups: #3 Miami vs. #18 Florida State, #16 Vanderbilt at #10 Alabama, and Wisconsin vs. #20 Michigan in the BNK Game of the Week.

Next, in “The Walkthrough,” Sammy P breaks down why sharp bettors are backing Florida and highlights a few other underdog plays worth watching. The show wraps up with Bear’s fast-paced “2 Minute Drill,” hitting the key storylines and bets you don’t want to miss.

Whether you’re betting the board or just following the drama of college football Saturdays, Bruce and The Bear is your go-to podcast for weekly betting picks, game previews, and expert analysis.

00:00 INTRO
04:15 #3 MIAMI AT #18 FLORIDA STATE
08:15 #16 VANDERBILT AT #10 ALABAMA
10:45 WISCONSIN AT #20 MICHIGAN
12:30 ONE MORE SPIN ON FLORIDA
13:50 UNDERDOGS TO BET ON
14:30 SHOULD BAMA BE GIVING UP MORE POINTS?
15:40 2 MIN DRILL
19:55 OUTRO

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NFL Week 5 is here and we’ve got the best NFL bets you need to know! Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down their Top 5 NFL bets to place right now. Which WRs will lead the week in the receiving yards and which QB will lead the week in passing yards?!

If you’re looking for NFL Week 5 best bets, betting predictions, picks against the spread, and prop plays, this is your ultimate guide. Don’t place your wagers without hearing what your favorite gambler’s favorite gamblers have to say!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
02:00 MVP CONVO
05:30 RAVENS vs TEXANS
09:23 BRONCOS vs EAGLES
10:10 COMMANDERS VS CHARGERS
11:10 VIKINGS VS BROWNS
14:10 SUPER 6
16:12 COWBOYS VS JETS
18:30 OUTRO

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and physically present where available. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Offer void in NH/OR/ONT. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as 8 $25 Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours), are single-use and non-withdrawable. Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/promos. Offer expires 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook #dkpartner

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Week 6 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks!

Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Sammy Panayotovich welcome University of Miami's QB Carson Beck to the show ahead of his game against the #18 Florida State Seminoles.

Top Week 6 Games:
Will #3 Miami handle business against #18 Florida State?
Can #16 Vanderbilt upset #10 Alabama again?
Will Florida steal one away from #9 Texas?That and so much more on this Week 6 College Football Gambling Guide!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
02:10 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
06:20 CARSON BECK INTERVIEW
13:15 #9 TEXAS VS FLORIDA
16:00 #22 ILLINOIS VS PURDUE
17:15 #3 MIAMI VS FSU
22:10 #16 VANDERBILT VS #10 ALABAMA
28:50 OTHER TOP CFB GAMES
40:00 FAVORITE OVER/UNDER
43:00 BEST BETS
48:00 OUTRO

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and physically present where available. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Offer void in NH/OR/ONT. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as 8 $25 Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours), are single-use and non-withdrawable. Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/promos. Offer expires 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook #dkpartner

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Week 5 of the 2025 College Football season & Week 4 of NFL was action packed with upsets, blow out wins, blocked field goals, bad beats & more!

Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich recap their bets including the white out game between the Oregon Ducks & Penn State Nittany Lions. The guys also breakdown the big win by the Alabama Crimson Tide over the Georgia Bulldogs & take a quick look at the Heisman odds. The trio next hits on the Kansas City Chiefs big win over the Baltimore Ravens & what's next for both teams. They finish up the show by revealing the early line you should wager on now!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO

02:07 OREGON VS PENN ST

11:55 ALABAMA VS GEORGIA

19:08 HEISMAN UPDATE

22:45 BEST FUTURE BETS FOR CHIEFS & RAVENS

29:35 BAD BEATS OF THE WEEK

36:15 EARLY LINES TO BET

44:00 OUTRO

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Welcome to Bruce and The Bear, presented by DraftKings Sportsbook — your go-to college football betting podcast each week.

Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Bruce Feldman, and Sammy Panayotovich bring sharp analysis, insider insights, and expert betting angles on the biggest games of the week.

In this episode, the crew dives into a massive Week 5 slate featuring three marquee Top 25 showdowns: #6 Oregon at #3 Penn State, #21 USC at #23 Illinois, and #17 Alabama at #5 Georgia. Can Alabama deliver in Athens, and why are the sharps lining up behind the Tide? The guys also take a closer look at the wide-open Heisman race and search for this year’s “Indiana." Bruce then reveals when Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is expected to return to action, before Bear wraps up with his 2 minute drill.

Whether you’re betting the board or just locked into the drama of college football Saturdays, Bruce and The Bear gives you the edge you need every week.

CHAPTERS

00:00 INTRO

02:12 #6 OREGON AT #3 PENN ST

07:28 #21 USC AT #23 ILLINOIS

12:23 #17 ALABAMA AT #5 GEORGIA

16:07 SHARPS LOVE BAMA

17:38 THIS YEAR'S "INDIANA"

18:45 HEISMAN RACE

21:55 2 MIN DRILL

XXXX OUTRO

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