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T-Bob Hebert and Mike Katic preview week 8 of College Football.

Dave Portnoy joins Wake Up Barstool to react to the New England Patriots' thrilling 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. Did Caleb Williams prove he's better than Drake Maye? Was this a potential Super Bowl preview? Plus, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers erase a 29-point deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers! The crew breaks down NBA Opening Week, while Dana reveals his biggest sleeper teams and breakout star candidates for the season. We also preview NFL Week 7, Chris Fallica joins the show to break down the biggest matchups of College Football Week 8, and MLB...

The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears face off on Thursday Night Football! We preview the matchup between Drake Maye and Caleb Williams and break down what to expect from both teams. We recap NBA Opening Night as Luka Dončić and Yaxel Lendeborg go head-to-head, and debate whether expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will ruin college football. Viral cooking sensation Darryl Postelnick joins the show to talk about his rise on social media, his Chicago Bears fandom, and cooks breakfast for the Wake Up Barstool crew! Plus, NFL legend Joe Thomas joins us to preview Patriots vs...

On today's WUB Tailgate, T-Bob and Mintzy get the table set for Week 8 across college football. Before they get there however, Mintzy points out the disparity in the current CFB National Championship odds compared to the AP poll. BYU sits No. 2 according to AP voters, but is T-10 to win the title at +4500. Something doesn't add up there to him. The guys preview this weekend's marquee matchups including No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas, No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah and No. 6 Indiana at Michigan. They also check in on the state of the Heisman race, have some SEC talk...

NBA Opening Night is in the books! LeBron James makes his Philadelphia 76ers debut with a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City Thunder past Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 116-104. In college football, Ohio State QB Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with an elbow injury, raising major questions about the Buckeyes' future. Brandon Walker breaks down his latest Heisman Trophy favorites. Former Georgia linebacker and ESPN analyst David Pollack joins the show to discuss whether Texas should bench Arch Manning, how Georgia can bounce back from its loss to...

The Philadelphia Eagles face major uncertainty after Jalen Hurts is ruled out for the season due to blood clots in his left leg and both lungs. What does this mean for Philadelphia's Super Bowl hopes? Eagles insider Jeff McLane joins the show to break down the latest on Hurts and what comes next for the Eagles. The San Francisco 49ers remain undefeated at 6-0 for the first time since 2019 after defeating the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday Night Football. Are the 49ers the best team in the NFL? Ryen Russillo joins the show to talk NBA, including expectations for...

College football delivered one of the most chaotic weekends in history as five of the AP Top 7 teams lost on the same day for the first time ever.

College football delivered one of the most chaotic weekends in history as five of the AP Top 7 teams lost on the same day for the first time ever! Dave Portnoy and Brandon Walker react to the madness and reveal their updated Top 10 college football rankings. Is Bryce Underwood's time at Michigan coming to an end? Dave Portnoy weighs in on the Wolverines' quarterback situation. Ohio State survives Indiana in a 19-15 thriller, Miami takes down Florida State 43-35 in double overtime, and BYU stuns Notre Dame 28-24 for its first win over a Top 10 team since 2018. In the NFL...

T-Bob Hebert is back for another episode of Wake Up Barstool Tailgate! The crew debates the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams in 2027. Is a bigger playoff good for college football, or would it water down the regular season? Plus, we break down the biggest matchups of College Football Week 7, including Ohio State vs. Indiana, Florida vs. Texas, and Notre Dame vs. BYU. Who comes out on top, and which teams have the most to prove this weekend?

The Denver Broncos take down the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in an overtime thriller on Thursday Night Football! Is Sam Darnold holding the Seahawks back? Joe Thomas joins the show to break down Denver's big win and what went wrong for Seattle. The Milwaukee Brewers sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series! Plus, we preview a massive Big Ten showdown between Ohio State and Indiana. Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins the show to discuss whether expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams would be bad for college football. Later, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill joins...

The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the World Series after taking down the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to grab a commanding 3-0 NLCS lead! Do the Dodgers have any chance of pulling off a historic comeback? PFT Commenter joins the conversation to give his take on Micah Parsons blaming Jayden Daniels for the Commanders' tie against the Giants. Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to preview Thursday Night Football between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. Comedian Brad Williams stops by to talk about his beloved Broncos, while Kate delivers her Thursday Night Football roast!<...

The Rays defeat the Guardians 3-1 to even the ALCS at 1-1, while the Brewers and Dodgers prepare for a crucial Game 3 of the NLCS. Should the Dodgers bench Shohei Ohtani? In the NFL, Micah Parsons blames Jayden Daniels for the Commanders' tie against the Giants. Plus, Jaguars kicker Cam Little joins the show to discuss his game-winning field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles. Brandon Walker hands out his midseason college football awards as the crew previews Week 7 and debates whether AP voters have an SEC bias. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake also joins the show to preview BYU's...

The Buffalo Bills take down the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in an overtime thriller! Was Sean McVay to blame for the Rams' heartbreaking loss? The crew breaks down the biggest moments from Monday Night Football and debates what went wrong for Los Angeles. The MLB Playoffs continue as the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Is it time for the Dodgers to bench Shohei Ohtani? Plus, the Cleveland Guardians defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 to take a 1-0 series lead. Big Cat reveals his Top 10 NFL Teams and Bottom 5...

Drake Maye puts on a show as the New England Patriots dominate the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17, and Dave Portnoy joins Wake Up Barstool to react to the impressive performance. The San Francisco 49ers remain undefeated after a thrilling 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Jon Gruden joins the show to break down all the biggest storylines from NFL Week 5, while the crew reacts to Georgia's controversial win over Alabama following a missed pass interference call. Brandon Walker reveals his updated Top 10 college football rankings. Billy Liucci joins the show to discuss the turmoil surrounding Texas A&M and...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers embarrass the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday Night Football as Jalon Daniels outshines Dak Prescott! We break down what went wrong for Dallas and what Tampa Bay's statement win means moving forward. The Cleveland Guardians defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 to even the ALDS at 2-2 and force a decisive Game 5. AJ Pierzynski joins the show to react to the White Sox loss, discuss what went wrong, and preview the Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS matchup. Plus, we're previewing NFL Week 5! Are the Atlanta Falcons legitimate contenders if they beat the Baltimore Ravens? Joe Thomas...

On today's WUB Tailgate, Big T joins T-Bob to preview Week 6's college football slate. They talk both of their respective alma maters going on the road in SEC play on Saturday. No. 15 Tennessee, after a change at quarterback, heads to Fayetteville to take on Arkansas. No. 10 LSU takes on the Bluegrass State in a battle with a Kentucky team on the rise. The guys stay in the SEC with a discussion on the game of the week in Tuscaloosa between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama. They also address the fallout of the Michigan group text leak, the Red...

The MLB Playoffs are heating up! The Tampa Bay Rays complete the sweep of the New York Yankees to advance to the ALCS, while the Cleveland Guardians defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 to force Game 4. The Los Angeles Dodgers eliminate the Atlanta Braves to reach their third straight NLCS, and the Milwaukee Brewers take down the San Diego Padres in four games to advance to the NLCS. Ryan Dempster joins the show to break down all the latest MLB postseason action and preview what's ahead in the championship series. Plus, the crew shifts gears to the NFL to...

On today's WUB Tailgate, T-Bob and Mintzy take a first look at this weekend's marquee matchups across college football. They begin in at the State Fair of Texas as for the 122nd Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and No. 1 Texas. Can the Sooners shake off their slow start and upset the top-ranked Longhorns? Things stay in the SEC as No. 15 Tennessee hits the road to take on struggling Arkansas in a possible trap game. The guys then talk old Pac-10 (and 12) turned Big 10 rivals as UCLA and Oregon clash at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday. Kentucky is out...

The MLB Playoffs are heating up as the Padres defeat the Brewers 4-3 to force Game 4, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates in the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over the Braves to give Los Angeles a 2-1 series lead. The crew also reacts to Eagles OT Lane Johnson announcing his retirement, debates whether it’s time to start doubting the Bills after their loss to the Patriots, and looks ahead to Buffalo’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Rams. Plus, who’s the best team in the NFL right now: the Chiefs or 49ers? On the college football side, we break down the...

The Atlanta Falcons dominate the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football, and the crew debates whether Bijan Robinson is officially the best running back in the NFL. Big Cat reveals his Top 10 NFL teams after Week 4 along with his Bottom 5, while Steven Cheah breaks down his Top 5 NFL teams on life support and the five teams that are already dead. Plus, the White Sox defeat the Guardians 4-3 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, the Rays beat the Yankees 5-2 to go up 2-0, and Kentucky head coach Will Stein joins the show to talk college...

Dave Portnoy joins Wake Up Barstool to react to Drake Maye and the New England Patriots defeating the Buffalo Bills 29-26, and addresses his removal from Big Noon Kickoff. Jon Gruden joins the show to break down all the biggest storylines from NFL Week 4, plus the crew discusses the biggest surprises from College Football Week 5, the latest from the MLB Playoffs, and previews Saints vs. Falcons on Monday Night Football.

T-Bob Hebert breaks down all the biggest storylines from another wild weekend of college football. Alabama made a statement with a dominant 56-23 win over Mississippi State, while Ohio State handled Iowa 31-14. Notre Dame picked up a 37-26 win, and Missouri delivered one of the biggest surprises of the weekend with a dominant 45-17 victory over Florida. T-Bob gives his biggest takeaways, reactions, and everything you need to know from the weekend in college football.

On today's Wake Up Barstool Tailgate, T-Bob and Megan Makin Money break down several conference battles that may begin to separate contenders from pretenders. They begin with Miami visiting Clemson and what the future may hold for Dabo Swinney if his Tigers don't keep it close. Things shift to the Midwest while getting into a ranked on ranked matchup in Iowa City between No. 5 Ohio State and No. 14 Iowa. Kamario Taylor and upstart No. 16 Mississippi State host Keelan Russell and No. 7 Alabama, T-Bob and Megan weigh in on the SEC clash. No. 8 Florida travels to Columbia to take on...

Welcome to the October 2, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. The Cleveland Browns picked up a huge 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football behind Deshaun Watson. Are the Browns officially a team we need to start taking seriously? The crew breaks down Cleveland’s win and looks ahead to the biggest matchups across NFL Week 4. Hall of Fame offensive tackle Joe Thomas joins the show to react to the Browns’ win over Pittsburgh and preview the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers matchup. Then, Chris “The Bear” Fallica joins us to preview a loaded C...

Welcome to the October 1, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. The MLB Wild Card Playoffs are heating up as the Padres defeat the Cubs 4-1 to advance to the NLDS against the Brewers, while the Yankees eliminate the Red Sox and move on to face the Rays. We also preview tonight’s decisive Game 3 between the Phillies and Braves. In the NFL, the Cowboys make a splash by trading for Joey Porter Jr. Mark Schlereth joins the show to preview Thursday Night Football between the Browns and Steelers and discusses Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. Plus, AJ...

On today's Wake Up Barstool Tailgate, Ben Mintz joins T-Bob to catch up on the status of Mintzy's injured ankle and talk some college football. They address the details of the Save College Sports Act, which passed the Senate Tuesday and now awaits the House's return in November to see if it will be passed. That brings up a broader topic as to whether or not college football is broken And the guys interact with the chat's thoughts and comments.

Welcome to the September 30, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. The MLB Wild Card Playoffs are underway, and we’re breaking down all the action after a wild slate of games. The Yankees shut out the Red Sox 9-0, the Padres dominated the Cubs 8-0, the Braves took down the Phillies 5-3, and the White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3. Which team facing an 0-1 deficit has the best chance to fight back and win its series? Then, the crew turns to college football to draft the best games on the October schedule and discusses the Senate pa...

Welcome to the September 29, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. Case Keenum and the Chicago Bears made a statement on Monday Night Football, cruising to a 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The crew breaks down Keenum’s performance and dives into what’s going wrong with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense. Big Cat unveils his Top 10 NFL teams through Week 3 and also gives his Bottom 5 teams in the league. Plus, the crew reacts to the Vikings trading quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants and what the move means for both teams moving forw...

Welcome to the September 28, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. Drake Maye struggled in the Patriots’ loss to the Jaguars, and Dave Portnoy joins the show to react to Maye’s performance and discuss what’s going wrong with the New England quarterback. The crew breaks down the Broncos’ comeback win over the Rams, including the controversial pass interference call that played a major role late in the game. Jon Gruden joins the show to recap the biggest storylines from NFL Week 3 and give his takeaways from around the league. We also turn to college football after a wild W...

T-Bob Hebert is back on Wake Up Barstool: Tailgate Morning Scramble to recap all the action from College Football Week 4. Iowa pulled off a huge 20-19 win over Michigan, while Florida dominated Ole Miss 52-28 in Gainesville. LSU made a statement with a 35-6 win over Texas A&M, No. 1 Texas survived a tough road test against Tennessee, and Wisconsin knocked off Penn State 24-20. T-Bob breaks down the biggest games, performances and takeaways from another loaded Saturday of college football.

On today's Wake Up Barstool Tailgate, T-Bob and Megan Makin' Money preview a loaded Week 4 slate of college football games. They address the unique circumstances with President Trump attending Texas-Tennessee in Knoxville and are joined by Big T with his thoughts on the game. Iowa-Michigan and Texas A&M-LSU are also examined in detail ahead of those two early-season conference clashes.

Welcome to the September 25, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. Michael Penix Jr. made an impressive 2026 season debut on Thursday Night Football as the Falcons controlled the Packers at Lambeau Field. We discuss the massive issues Green Bay faces in the face of key absences and whether the Falcons can now get things fully turned around. The crew then addresses big questions heading into this weekend across the college football and NFL landscape. It was quite the afternoon for Chicago as both the White Sox and Cubs clinched Postseason berths within two minutes of each other, Chief...

Welcome to the September 24, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. We’re getting you ready for Thursday Night Football with a full Packers vs. Falcons preview and debating whether Michael Penix Jr. is truly the answer at quarterback for Atlanta. Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm joins the show to talk college football, while former NFL head coach Jay Gruden breaks down Ravens vs. Cowboys and weighs in on whether Tyler Shough and the Saints are legit contenders this season. Plus, we check in on the MLB playoff push as the regular season enters its final weekend, an...

Welcome to the September 23, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. Jaxson Dart could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, so should the Giants make a trade for a quarterback? We discuss what Dart’s injury means for New York and whether the Cowboys should now be considered the favorites in the NFC East with Dart and Jayden Daniels both dealing with injuries. Plus, how scary can the Chiefs offense be now that they have a legitimate run game? We also break down the latest on Caleb Williams as the Bears quarterback is considered we...

Welcome to the September 22, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. The Rams dominated the Giants 28-6 on Monday Night Football, but the biggest story came early when Giants QB Jaxson Dart left the game with a knee injury in the first quarter. Big Cat, Eddie, Steven Cheah and T-Bob Hebert break down the Rams’ dominant win and the latest on Dart before Big Cat responds to internet trolls making fun of his reaction to Caleb Williams’ injury. Big Cat also reveals his Top 10 NFL teams after Week 2, while Steven Cheah ranks his Top 5 backup quarterbacks in the leag...

Welcome to the September 21, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. Caleb Williams leaves the Bears’ Week 2 matchup with a hamstring injury, with an MRI expected to determine the severity. Dave Portnoy, Brandon Walker and T-Bob Hebert break down what the injury could mean for Chicago and asks which NFL teams are already DONE after just two weeks. Jon Gruden joins the show to recap the biggest storylines from NFL Week 2, plus we debate who the real contenders are in the NFC and preview Monday Night Football between the Rams and Giants. On the college football side, we re...

T-Bob Hebert recaps all the action from a massive Week 3 of college football on Wake Up Barstool: Tailgate Morning Scramble. No. 8 Ole Miss defeated No. 7 LSU 32-24 in the biggest game of the weekend, spoiling Lane Kiffin’s highly anticipated return to Oxford. Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss put together a monster performance against his former coach, throwing for 248 yards in the first half alone — as many passing yards as LSU had allowed through its first two games combined. T-Bob breaks down what went wrong for LSU, Chambliss’ huge day, the atmosphere surrounding Kiffin’s return and what the result m...

T-Bob and Megan Makin' Money preview Week 3 of the college football slate with an emphasis on the big battle in Oxford as Lane Kiffin makes his return with LSU in a top-10 battle at Ole Miss. They're also joined by special guest Louisiana sports broadcasting legend and one of T-Bob's mentors, Derek Ponamsky.

Welcome to the September 18, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. New Highmark Stadium's debut was one to remember for Bills Mafia. The crew discusses Josh Allen's dominant performance and if it means the Bills are the clear early AFC frontrunners. They also talk Dan Campbell and the Lions' outlook with a tough early season schedule ahead. Week 1's surprise winners are put under the microscope in Statement or Smoke Screen. Packers legend David Bakhtiari makes his WUB debut talking his long NFL career and helps break down the outlook for the NFC North. Megan delivers a 6-leg...

Welcome to the September 17, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. LSU lists Sam Leavitt as doubtful ahead of its massive matchup with Ole Miss. The crew breaks down the latest on Leavitt’s injury and what his potential absence could mean for the Tigers against the Rebels.Plus, we preview Thursday Night Football as the Lions take on the Bills in Buffalo. Former NFL head coach Jay Gruden joins the show to give his biggest takeaways from NFL Week 1, discuss whether the Chiefs are back to being Super Bowl contenders and whether the Chargers can bounce back th...