Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show Bruce & The Bear Week 1: #1 Texas at #3 Ohio State, #6 Notre Dame at #10 Miami & more
Aug 29, 2025
Bruce Feldman, a leading college football analyst at Fox, joins Chris 'Bear' Fallica to tackle the excitement of Week 1. They dive into the showdown between #1 Texas and #3 Ohio State, pondering if Arch Manning will shine. As #9 LSU faces #4 Clemson, they debate if Garrett Nussmeier can break LSU's Week 1 curse. The clash of #6 Notre Dame and #10 Miami reveals intriguing betting trends, while Sammy Panayotovich breaks down line movements for key matchups, including Alabama vs. Florida State. The conversation culminates with potential upsets in the Power 4 vs. Group of 5.
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Show Intro Promises Betting Prep
- Chris "The Bear" Fallica opens the show promising to deliver betting angles and help listeners prepare for Saturday.
- He frames the episode as 20–25 minutes of news, headlines, and gambling takes.
Ohio State Home Edge
- Ohio State's home environment and coaching continuity give them an edge over a road-testing Texas team with many new starters.
- Bruce Feldman and Chris Fallica both lean Buckeyes due to Ohio State's experience and Columbus advantage.
Clemson's Defensive Advantage
- Clemson's defense appears elite with multiple potential first-round talents, making LSU's opener a heavy challenge.
- Bruce warns LSU's offensive line turnover and uncertain run game could make Brian Kelly's big offseason investments vulnerable early.