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Bruce & The Bear: Can QB Tommy Carr Save Michigan? Time To Bench Arch Manning? + Is Miami The Next #1 To Fall? Oct 23, 2026

Show notes

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 Intro
01:23 #6 Indiana at Michigan: Will the Wolverines Bench Bryce Underwood?
05:31 Upset Alert: Ranked Home Teams Most Likely to Fall to Unranked Opponents
07:47 #7 Ole Miss at #19 Texas: Arch Manning vs. Trinidad Chambliss
12:16 Big 12 Matchup of the Week: #14 Houston at #10 Utah
15:08 Miami Hurricanes Nostalgia: Remembering the Legendary 2001 Team
22:08 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 Sayin
35:32 Sharp Money on South Carolina
37:13 Old Dominion Value
38:32 Auburn Upset Potential vs. #18 LSU
41:25 QB Marcel Reed’s Big Test
42:25 Outro

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5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Cowboys win the NFC East & Who Will Win Coach of the Year? Oct 23, 2026

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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 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

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Ohio State's Playoff Hopes DEAD? Can The Buckeyes Weather The Storm? Oct 22, 2026

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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 Intro
1:30 Ohio State Loses QB Julian Sayin: Can They Weather The Storm
4:00 Vegas Bookmakers Move Ohio State 8 Points Down
6:00 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 Utah
24:40 #2 BYU At UCF: Trap Game For Cougars?
28:30 #11 Tennessee At South Carolina: Wise Guys Love Gamecocks
31:15 #18 LSU At Auburn
33:14 Dogs To Win Outright
36:00 Favorites To Fade
40:30 Where Will Jason Eck Be Coaching Next Year?
42:00 Giving The UCLA Bruins Their Flowers
43:00 Bear Bets: Best Bets
47:30 Outro

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Ohio State's Nightmare: Why The Julian Sayin Injury Changes Everything Oct 19, 2026

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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 Intro
0:45 Ohio State Beats Indiana, 19-15
1:00 Biggest Loser of the Week: Ohio State Without Julian Sayin
4:30 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, 28-24
9:45 Refs Miss Putting :01 Left On The Clock Again
11:50 Is Marcus Freeman A Good Coach? Signature Win?
14:50 Texas Longhorns Blow 17-3 Lead To The Florida Gators
15:45 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 Auburn
24:25 #1 Miami Holds Off Florida State In OT
27:40 Sammy P's Week 8 Power Rankings
29:30 NFL Week 6 Recap
30:30 NFC East Is HOT Garbage
31:30 Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Out For Season - Bloodclots
35:00 Who Is The NFL MVP? Josh Allen?
38:00 Early Lines We're Eyeing For Week 8
45:50 Outro

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Bruce & The Bear: 24 Teams In The CFP? #4 OSU vs. #5 IU Showdown & Picking ONE Coach To Win One Game Oct 16, 2026

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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

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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? Oct 16, 2026

Show notes

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

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Ohio State vs Indiana Rematch: The Revenge Game That Changes Everything Oct 15, 2026

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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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Georgia vs Alabama Controversy: Did The Refs Rob The Crimson Tide? Oct 12, 2026

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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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Bruce & The Bear: Rhule's Statement Game, Should Georgia Be Favored Over Alabama & Is Jeremiah Smith The OSU GOAT Oct 09, 2026

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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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5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Betting On Offensive Player of the Year & Survivor Pick of the Week Oct 09, 2026

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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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