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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 passing the Protect College Sports Act as the legislation now heads to the House. Plus, we look ahead to NFL Week 4, Brady Quinn joins the show to break down the biggest storylines in college football, and Hannah Montoya stops by for her latest Football Fashion Report.

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 forward. Steven Cheah ranks his Top 5 NFL backfield 1-2 punches, NFL insider James Palmer joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines around the league, and World Series champion Eric Hosmer joins to preview the MLB Playoffs.

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 Week 4. Portnoy reacts to Iowa stunning Michigan 20-19, and the crew breaks down the biggest results from across the country. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning joins the show following the Ducks’ huge win over USC. Lanning discusses the victory, Dante Moore’s injury following a controversial hit and Dylan Raiola stepping in for Moore. Plus, we look ahead to the MLB Playoffs beginning Tuesday night.

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 updates us with a pulse on the city. T-Bob delivers his thoughts on which college QBs face the most pressure heading into a massive slate of games Saturday. Our friend Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins to give his sharp handicapping insights into Saturday's key games and the college football landscape as a whole. Hall of Fame tackle Joe Thomas joins the show and gives his thoughts on the Packers' struggles, how a typical week of prep for a heavy-blitz defense like this year's Vikings feature would go during his career and gets us hungry for some weekend grilling discussing what he's been up to at Hall of Fame Farms. Megan closes the show giving us five college football bets she loves in the Money Corner, while this weekend's Nor'Easter is the focus of the two plays in Weather Or Not and Last Call with Dana makes its WUB debut as he weighs in on the Kyle Juszczyk fine controversy.

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, and action legend Dolph Lundgren joins the show.

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 week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Brandon Walker explains why Mississippi State is legit behind QB Kamario Taylor and why he’s buying into Florida and UCLA as well. DeSean Jackson joins the show to discuss coaching at Delaware State, his new documentary and the Eagles offense behind Jalen Hurts. Devin Gardner previews the biggest games on the College Football Week 4 slate, and Hannah Montoya is back with her Football Fashion Report.

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 league. Plus, Saints QB Tyler Shough joins the show following an impressive road win over the Ravens, and Adam Amin stops by the show.

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 recap Week 3, including Ole Miss’ huge win over LSU in Lane Kiffin’s highly anticipated return to Oxford.

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 means for both teams moving forward. Plus, T-Bob runs through the other biggest games, performances and storylines from College Football Week 3.

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 parlay in the Money Corner and we give 3 weather-impacted bets for the weekend in Weather Or Not. Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle Joe Thomas makes another appearance to discuss Bills-Lions and how the Bears o-line can prepare itself for the Vikings' blitz packages on Sunday amongst other topics. Katic's Korner breaks down the QB play of both sides ahead this weekend's big SEC battle between LSU and Ole Miss. Comedian and Ole Miss alum Heather McMahan will be at that game and joins the show live from Oxford to set the scene and make a friendly wager with T-Bob for the battle. To close the show T-Bob speaks his mind on this weekend's relatively weak college football slate in TBH with TBH.

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 this week. LSU legend Tyrann Mathieu also joins the show to talk football and more.