Bruce & The Bear: Where Will Brian Kelly Coach Next, Who Will Fill The Other Head Coaching Vacancies + #9 Vanderbilt at #20 Texas & More!
Start your college football weekend with Bruce and The Bear — the ultimate podcast for betting insights, expert picks, and in-depth analysis of the week’s biggest games. Join 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 by looking at where Brian Kelly could coach next and who will fill the vacancy at LSU for the open head coach position. The guys also discuss who could be considered for the Florida, Penn State, and UCLA head coaching vacancies. Find out which surprising candidates made each list. Next, the pair preview #9 Vanderbilt playing at #20 Texas, while giving an injury update on Texas QB Arch Manning. The duo also hit on #18 Oklahoma at #14 Tennessee, and #5 Georgia at Florida.
Next, in “The Walkthrough,” Sammy P and Bruce break down the BNK Game of the Week, Penn State at #1 Ohio State. The pair touch on how Ohio State would matchup against Indiana as well. The show wraps up with a preview of #10 Miami going to play at SMU.
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
01:13 LSU'S NEXT HEAD COACH
08:22 BRIAN KELLY'S NEXT SCHOOL
10:34 WHO WILL FILL OTHER HEAD COACHING VACANCIES?
15:40 #9 VANDERBILT AT #20 TEXAS
17:29 #18 OKLAHOMA AT #14 TENNESSEE
21:12 PENN STATE AT #1 OHIO STATE
26:10 OUTRO
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Top 5 NFL Bets To Make Right Now | Week 9
NFL Week 9 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. Can the Indianapolis Colts stay hot?
If you’re looking for NFL Week 9 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 INTRO01:30 SCARIEST OFFENSE IN THE NFL08:00 FALCONS @ PATRIOTS09:30 JAGUARS @ RAIDERS10:40 CHIEFS @ BILLS12:20 COLTS @ STEELERS14:00 GEOFF'S SUPER PROP OF THE WEEK14:50 VIKINGS @ LIONS17:30 SURVIVOR PICK18:20 OUTRO
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Georgia's Kirby Smart, Texas vs Vanderbilt & Best College Football Bets
Week 10 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 Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart.
Top Week 10 Games:Can #23 USC take down Nebraska?Can #9 Vanderbilt stay hot against #20 Texas?Will #10 Miami handle SMU on the road?
That and so much more on this Week 10 College Football Gambling Guide!
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO02:00 WHICH PLAYOFF FAVORITE WON'T MAKE IT05:30 KIRBY SMART INTERVIEW12:30 GEORGIA @ FLORIDA20:30 PENN STATE @ #1 OHIO STATE24:45 #23 USC @ NEBRASKA30:00 #18 OKLAHOMA @ #14 TENNESSEE33:00 #9 VANDERBILT @ #20 TEXAS35:50 #5 GEORGIA @ FLORIDA39:00 OTHER TOP CFB GAMES53:00 FAVORITE OVER/UNDER OF THE WEEK56:00 UNDERDOG TO WIN OUTRIGHT58:30 BEST BETS01:01:00 OUTRO
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Dave Portnoy’s 2025 Breeders’ Cup Betting Guide | Best Bets, Picks & Top Horses
Chris “The Bear” Fallica is joined by Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy to break down the 2025 Breeders’ Cup and deliver their favorite best bets, picks, and longshot plays for championship weekend.
The guys preview every major race — including the Filly & Mare Turf, Mile, Sprint, and more — while sharing insight on top contenders, value horses, and betting strategy. Whether you’re a casual horse racing fan or a seasoned handicapper, this guide will help you get ready before placing your wagers.
Topics Covered:Best bets & longshots for 2025 Breeders’ CupFilly & Mare Turf, Mile, Sprint breakdownsTop horses to watchValue picks & betting strategyPortnoy’s favorite plays of the weekendBear’s biggest edges on the boardDon’t lock in your bets before tuning in!
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:00 BARSTOOL'S DAVE PORTNOY01:30 BREEDERS' CUP02:00 SOVEREIGNTY SCRATCHED05:00 2025 BREEDERS' CUP GAMBLING GUIDE08:30 TURF RACE14:16 MILE RACE20:00 SPRINT RACE23:00 BEST BETS28:00 LONG SHOTS30:00 OUTRO
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LSU FIRES Brian Kelly, College Football Playoff Dark Horse + NFL MVP Guide | CFB & NFL Recap
Week 9 of the 2025 College Football season and Week 8 of the NFL delivered upsets, blowouts, bad beats, and season-shifting moments.
Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down all the action — from theTexas A&M beat down of LSU & Ole Miss beating Oklahoma.
The crew also dives into:LSU TIGERS Firing Brian Kelly — Who’s the next coach for LSU?CFP Dark Horse — What long short do the guys like to make the CFP?NFL MVP — Could Colts' RB Jonathan Taylor have a shot at NFL MVP?Early Betting Lines — Including USC AT NebraskaPlus, they recap their best (and worst) bets of the weekend across college football and the NFL.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:00 COACHES UNDEFEATED ON BEAR BETS01:50 LSU FIRES BRIAN KELLY03:30 WHO IS LSU'S NEXT COACH?09:00 CFP DARK HORSE13:30 NFL BETS16:00 JONATHAN TAYLOR MVP?24:00 EARLY LINES WE'RE EYEING30:00 OUTRO
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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.
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