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The Chicago Bears are heating up after dominating the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday Night Football, winning five of their last six games. Is Caleb Williams a legitimate NFL MVP candidate through eight weeks? Big Cat and the Wake Up Barstool crew break down Chicago's impressive win, debate the NFL's midseason MVP and Coach of the Year favorites, and reveal Big Cat's latest NFL Power Rankings. Plus, with Lamar Jackson's future in Baltimore uncertain, where could the former MVP land next?

USC pulls off a massive upset over Ohio State with a 30-18 victory, while Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys suffer a stunning 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Jon Gruden joins Wake Up Barstool to recap NFL Week 8, including Bo Nix leading the Denver Broncos to a comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills dominating the Baltimore Ravens 36-10 as Lamar Jackson suffers an injury. Plus, Dave Portnoy and Brandon Walker reveal their updated College Football Top 10 rankings, Florida State fires head coach Mike Norvell after seven seasons, and the crew previews tonight's Monday Night Football matchup between the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks.

On today's Wake Up Barstool Tailgate, T-Bob is solo and hits on a wide spread of topics. He previews Week 9 of the college football slate which is highlighted by critical battles in the Big 12 and the Florida-Georgia clash formerly known as the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Our friends at Fox Sports sent a swag box ahead of Sunday's Eternal City Classic in Rome to kickoff the men's and women's college basketball season between Notre Dame and Villanova. T-Bob rocked some of the gear for the rest of the show, it's a must see. Halloween weekend inspired T-Bob to come up with his Halloween movie villain tier list, which sparked some great conversation (and debate) between him and the chat. Happy Halloween!

The Green Bay Packers defeat the Carolina Panthers 27-19 on Thursday Night Football. Which NFC North team should we believe in the most? The Chicago Bears make a major move, acquiring star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans. How much does this trade improve Chicago's defense? Arkansas basketball head coach John Calipari joins the show to discuss the Razorbacks and the upcoming college basketball season. Plus, Joe Thomas joins to break down the Packers' TNF victory and the Bears' blockbuster trade, while Chris "The Bear" Fallica previews College Football Week 9 with his biggest matchups and picks.

The Milwaukee Brewers are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS for the first time in franchise history! AJ Pierzynski joins Wake Up Barstool to react to Milwaukee's historic victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Will this Brewers team go down as one of the greatest of all time? Plus, what's the worst city to win a championship in? The crew previews Thursday Night Football between the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers and debates whether Jordan Love deserves to be considered an elite NFL quarterback. Kate delivers her weekly TNF roast. In the NBA, AJ Dybantsa makes his highly anticipated debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers, while LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers look to continue their impressive start to the season.

The Tampa Bay Rays keep their World Series hopes alive with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4! With Milwaukee leading the series 3-1, the crew debates whether the Brewers should have used Jacob Misiorowski and previews a crucial Game 5. Plus, major NFL trades shake up the league as the Seattle Seahawks acquire All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and the San Francisco 49ers land defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts. The crew also debates which college football teams are already DONE this season. Northwestern head coach David Braun joins Wake Up Barstool to discuss working alongside offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, the impact of quarterback Aidan Chiles, and the Wildcats' goals for the second half of the season.

Dak Prescott delivers an impressive performance as the Dallas Cowboys defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21, handing Philly its fifth straight loss. Can the Cowboys make a run at the NFC East title, or are the Giants the team to beat? Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell joins the show to discuss the Badgers and college football. The crew also debates which NFL teams outside the Top 10 could make a playoff run and whether the Chicago Bears can repeat as NFC North champions. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers dominate the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 to take a commanding 3-0 World Series lead. Eric Hosmer joins to break down the Fall Classic, and former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart stops by to discuss his new documentary.

The Seattle Seahawks dominate the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night Football! The crew breaks down Seattle's statement win, debates which NFC teams are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and reacts to the Detroit Lions' thrilling 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on a last-second field goal. Jon Gruden joins the show to recap NFL Week 7, while Dave Portnoy and Brandon Walker reveal their Top 10 college football rankings following a wild weekend of upsets. Plus, Indiana survives Michigan 13-6 in overtime, the crew previews Game 3 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, and looks ahead to Monday Night Football between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.

T-Bob Hebert breaks down all the biggest storylines, shocking upsets, and standout performances from Week 8 of college football.

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 Hall of Famer John Smoltz previews the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers World Series.

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.

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.

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.

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 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, 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.

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

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!