Wake Up Barstool

Welcome to the August 20, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. Dave Portnoy joins the show to give his expectations for Michigan this season as we break down the biggest questions heading into the 2026 college football and NFL seasons. Can Indiana repeat as National Champions? Which conference will be better — the SEC or Big Ten? We discuss the biggest College Football Playoff contenders, our Heisman Trophy picks and which teams have a legitimate shot at winning it all.

Plus, we make our Super Bowl LXI predictions, debate whether Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills can finally make a Super Bowl run, which former No. 1 overall pick faces the most important season of his career, which NFL contender could take a step back and which team isn't getting enough attention. Steven Cheah and Liam Blutman also get you ready for the fantasy football season with advice, players to watch and more.

Welcome to the August 19, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. NFL international expansion seems inevitable after Roger Goodell's latest comments, the guys discuss the feasibility and their interest in the idea. The MLB pennant race is heating up, EBo's Baseball Bonanza hits on a number of MLB topics of note. Friend of the program IndyCar star Pato O'Ward joins the show to discuss how his season is going as it hits the homestretch and previews this weekend's Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC. And with under two weeks to go until Week 0, we go in depth in all things college football. Fox Sports' RJ Young came on to discuss his full 138-team rankings and the teams he expects to make a splash during the upcoming season. Plus, the guys talk about which notable coaches may see their stocks rise and fall throughout the season.

Welcome to the August 18, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. PCA delivers in the clutch with a walk-off to lift the Cubs over the White Sox — but can he take the NL MVP from Shohei Ohtani? Big Cat, Eddie, T-Bob, Nick and Steven Cheah debate the MVP race, reacts to the first AP Preseason College Football Top 25 Poll and asks whether the Cowboys have what it takes to reach the NFC Championship Game.

Plus, Eric Hosmer joins the show to break down the AL Wild Card race and what the Dodgers need to do to get Kyle Tucker going, Nate Tice talks NFL, Taylor McGregor discusses PCA, the Cubs and Dansby Swanson’s injury, and White Sox Dave joins the show.

Welcome to the August 17, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. The NFL preseason is officially underway, and Dave Portnoy, Brandon Walker and T-Bob Hebert break down the biggest takeaways from Week 1, including Deshaun Watson outperforming Shedeur Sanders and what JJ McCarthy’s future in Minnesota could look like.

Plus, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have the internet buzzing again after the Fever’s overtime win over the Dream. How good is the Clark-Reese rivalry for the WNBA?

The crew also reacts to Ohio State moving Senior Day to Week 1, Dave reveals his Top 10 NFL quarterbacks entering the 2026 season, and we debate the biggest threat to the Patriots in the AFC.

Welcome to the August 14, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1.Fernando Mendoza and Drew Allar hit the field for NFL preseason action, and we break down what stood out from their performances. Plus, we dive into the biggest college football storylines heading into the 2026 season, including new rule changes, CFB Playoff sleepers, the latest surrounding Jayden Daniels and LSU, and whether Indiana can replicate its 2025 success.

Bruce Feldman joins the show to break down his annual College Football Freaks List, while Brock Huard discusses the Seahawks and expectations coming off a Super Bowl appearance.