Barstool Sports' FS1 show Wake Up Barstool launched to extremely low ratings in September 2025, reportedly averaging as low as 7,000-12,000 viewers on television, though digital viewership and viral clips are seen as a potential measure of success for the partnership. The show's linear TV performance is considered a "ratings disaster" and among the lowest in FS1 history, with Fox Sports reportedly prioritizing digital presence over traditional viewership for the venture. 
Low Linear Television Ratings

Launch Performance: 
Wake Up Barstool, featuring Dave Portnoy,launched in early September 2025 but struggled to attract viewers on FS1. 
First Week: 
The show did not surpass 20,000 linear viewers in its first week and averaged around 13,000 on some days. 
Second Week: 
Viewership declined further, with reports of as low as 7,000 viewers on some days and an average of just over 12,000 for the week. 
Comparison to Other FS1 Shows:
These numbers are drastically lower than other FS1 shows like The Herdand First Things First, which typically draw over 100,000 viewers.