College Football Is BACK + Aaron Donald Returns for 2026 | Wake Up Barstool Full Episode

Episode Description

Welcome to the August 31, 2026 FULL EPISODE of Wake Up Barstool on FS1. College football is officially underway, and Dave Portnoy, T-Bob Hebert and Brandon Walker break down the biggest storylines from the start of the 2026 season. Does UNC’s win over TCU change the outlook for Bill Belichick’s tenure in Chapel Hill? Plus, USC fans are under fire after a disappointing turnout for the Trojans’ home opener, and the guys make their picks for who will win this year’s College Football Playoff National Championship. In the NFL, Aaron Donald is officially back with the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season. The crew reacts to his return and debates which team poses the biggest threat to the Rams’ Super Bowl chances. Plus, LSU reportedly plans to sign former NFL players for the 2026 season, Dave Portnoy goes off on the umpires after Ceddanne Rafaela’s controversial “no catch” ruling during Red Sox-Yankees, and the crew reacts to the wild story of Daejon Love allegedly faking an NFL career to scam women out of $1.3 million. Memphis Tigers head coach Charles Huff also joins the show to talk on his viral comments about his team having fun.