NFL Is BACK: Seahawks-Patriots, Rams-49ers + Ohio State-Texas Preview | Wake Up Barstool Full Episode
Wake Up BarstoolShow Notes
Welcome to the September 9, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. The crew gets ready for the start of the NFL season with a preview of Seahawks vs. Patriots before breaking down Rams vs. 49ers and reacting to Baker Mayfield signing a new three-year deal with the Buccaneers. On the college football side, Brandon Walker reveals the teams that impressed him most in Week 1, the guys discuss the controversy surrounding the Western Michigan-Michigan ending and react to the SEC holding a vote to expel LSU from the conference. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema joins the show to talk Fighting Illini football, while Brock Huard stops by to break down the biggest storylines across football, including the massive Ohio State vs. Texas matchup. Plus, Connor's Griff-Ins & Outs and Ebo's Baseball Bonanza.
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