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Drake Maye vs Caleb Williams, 24-Team CFB Playoff Debate, Luka vs Lendeborg | WUB Full Episode Oct 22, 2026

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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. Bears, compare Drake Maye and Caleb Williams, discuss Jalen Hurts being ruled out for the season with blood clots, and share his thoughts on the NFL's growing international schedule.

Mintzy's Problem With CFB Polls + Week 8 Early Look | Wake Up Barstool Tailgate 10-21-2026 Oct 21, 2026

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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 and check in and answer some topics from the chat.

LeBron Wins 76ers Debut, Julian Sayin OUT, David Pollack Talks Arch Manning | WUB Full Episode Oct 21, 2026

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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 Auburn, Mario Cristobal's success at Miami, and which two-loss SEC team has the best chance to make some noise. Plus, we preview the 2026 World Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.

Jalen Hurts OUT for Season, 49ers Stay Undefeated, Ryen Russillo Joins | WUB Full Episode Oct 20, 2026

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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 LeBron James with the Philadelphia 76ers. Plus, Big Cat reveals his Top 10 NFL teams following Week 6. In MLB, the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 to advance to the World Series, where they'll face the Milwaukee Brewers.

College Football Week 7 | Tailgate Morning Scramble Oct 19, 2026

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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.

CFB CHAOS: 5 Top 7 Teams Fall, Bryce Underwood's Future & Jon Gruden Recaps NFL Week 6 Oct 19, 2026

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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, the Green Bay Packers dominate the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 on Sunday Night Football. Coach Jon Gruden joins Wake Up Barstool to recap NFL Week 6, breaking down the biggest games, standout performances, and major storylines from around the league. Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the ALCS.

Is a 24-Team CFB Playoff Too Much? Ohio State vs Indiana & Week 7 Preview | Wake Up Barstool Tailgate | Wake Up Barstool Tailgate 9-25-26 Oct 16, 2026

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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?

Broncos Win OT Thriller, Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Ohio State vs Indiana | WUB Full Episode Oct 16, 2026

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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 to discuss the Chiefs' success this season and Kenneth Walker's impact.

Brewers Push Dodgers to Brink, Matt Hasselbeck Previews TNF | Wake Up Barstool Full Episode Oct 15, 2026

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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!

Rays Even ALCS vs Guardians, CFB Week 7 Preview & SEC Bias Debate | Wake Up Barstool Full Episode Oct 14, 2026

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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 massive upcoming showdown against Notre Dame.

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