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
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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

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