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Welcome and thanks for checking out the Gopher Gridiron Radio, our internet radio show covering the Minnesota Gopher football team. Every week host Ryan Burns, Publisher of GopherIllustrated.com brings you Gopher talk podcasts, with a variety of guests and opinions talking about football, basketball…

Gopher Gridiron Radio


    • May 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 363 EPISODES

    4.9 from 346 ratings Listeners of Gopher Gridiron Radio that love the show mention: ski u mah, go gophers, rtb, gridiron, game breakdowns, illustrated, special teams, elite podcast, gi, ryan knows, burns, plugged, rossi, luke, row, derek, recruiting, boat, previews, football podcast.


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    The Gopher Gridiron Radio podcast is an excellent source of information and analysis for fans of Gopher Football. The hosts, Ryan and Luke, provide insightful breakdowns of the team, updates on recruiting, and recaps of games. Their chemistry and style mesh well together, making it an enjoyable listen. It's a refreshing alternative to the quacks on AM radio who often lack depth in their coverage. Overall, the podcast offers great content and keeps fans informed about all things Gopher Football.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the thoughtful breakdowns provided by Ryan and Luke. They have a deep knowledge of the game and offer insightful analysis on both the team's performance and coaching decisions. The play breakdowns and critique of coaching are particularly enjoyable to listen to. Additionally, they provide updates on recruiting and offer recruit breakdowns after signing day, which is great for fans who are interested in future prospects for the team.

    While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one potential drawback is that it may not appeal to listeners who are not fans of Gopher Football or college football in general. The content is tailored specifically towards Gopher Football fans, so those who don't follow the team closely may not find it as engaging or relevant. However, for fans of the program, it's an excellent resource.

    In conclusion, The Gopher Gridiron Radio podcast is a must-listen for fans of Gopher Football. Ryan, Luke, and occasionally Derek provide insightful analysis on all aspects of the team, from game breakdowns to recruiting updates. Their knowledge of the game shines through in their discussions, making it an informative and entertaining listen. Whether you're looking for in-depth analysis or just want to stay up-to-date with all things Gophers, this podcast delivers.



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    Latest episodes from Gopher Gridiron Radio

    Episode 363: Post Spring Ball Defense & Special Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 79:09


    Luke and Ryan to review the defense and special teams following spring practice.

    Episode 362: Post Spring Ball Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 75:51


    Luke and Ryan return to talk all things offense as spring ball has concluded and the summer month rapidly approach. 

    Episode 361: Offseason Roster and Coaching Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 112:37


    Daniel House joins Ryan to discuss the offseason roster and coaching changes thus far in 2025.

    Episode 360: Mayo Bowl / Virginia Tech Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 69:19


    Derek joins Luke and Ryan to help break down the final game of the 2024 season.

    Episode 359: Mayo Bowl / Virginia Tech Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 52:00


    Luke and Ryan preview the Gophers bowl game against Virginia Tech.

    Episode 358: 2024 NSD Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 52:40


    Ryan is joined by Allen Trieu to break down the most recent class that signed in December of 2024. 

    Episode 357: Wisconsin Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 81:17


    Luke and Ryan are joined by Derek to break down the win in Madison as the Gophers end the Badgers 22 year bowl streak.

    Episode 356: Wisconsin Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 55:44


    Luke and Ryan preview the 134th meeting between Minnesota and Wisconsin. 

    Episode 355: Penn State Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 76:36


    Derek joins Luke and Ryan to break down upset bid that comes up short against Penn State.

    Episode 354: Penn State Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 75:10


    Luke and Ryan preview last home game for the seniors against Penn State.

    Episode 353: Second Bye Week - Bowling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 70:25


    Luke and Ryan are joined by Dan Owen to talk about all things bowl games.

    Episode 352: Rutgers Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 88:58


    Luke and Ryan are joined by Derek to break down the Gophers rode loss to Rutgers.

    Episode 351: Rutgers Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 58:43


    Luke and Ryan previews Gophers' trip to Rutgers. 

    Episode 350: Illinois Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 85:40


    Luke and Ryan break down the fourth straight B1G win over Illinois and the tale of the first Duck Duck Beer at Clemson's Memorial Stadium.

    Episode 349: Illinois Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 66:17


    Luke and Ryan preview the Gophers road tilt against Illinois.

    Episode 348: Maryland Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 84:01


    Luke and Ryan are joined by Derek to bread down the homecoming victory over Maryland. 

    Episode 347: Maryland Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 67:51


    Luke and Ryan preview the homecoming game with Maryland. 

    Episode 346: First Bye Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 57:43


    Luke and Ryan connect on what we've learned up until this first bye week in the 2024 season.

    Episode 345: UCLA Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 101:02


    Derek joins Luke and Ryan to break down the Gophers win in Pasadena. 

    Episode 344: UCLA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 65:52


    Luke and Ryan preview the much anticipated meeting between the Gophers and Bruins in Pasadena. 

    Episode 343: USC Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 87:30


    Derek joins Luke and Ryan to breakdown the Gophers home upset victory over USC.

    Episode 342: USC Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 56:46


    Luke and Ryan preview the first conference meeting between USC and Minnesota.

    Episode 341: Michigan Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 79:12


    Luke and Ryan breakdown the late game loss at Michigan.

    Episode 340: Michigan Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 56:05


    Luke and Ryan preview the first 2024 away game as the Gopher visit Michigan.

    Episode 339: Iowa Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 68:33


    Derek returns to help Luke and Ryan break down the loss to Iowa to kick off the B1G season.

    Episode 338: Iowa Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 71:06


    Luke and Ryan preview first B1G game of the season as the Gophers host the Hawkeyes. 

    Episode 337: Nevada Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 77:01


    Daniel House joins Luke and Ryan to break down the win over Nevada to close out the non-conference season.

    Episode 336: Nevada Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 59:45


    Luke and Ryan preview the final non-conference game as the Gophers battle Nevada.

    Episode 335: Rhode Island Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 73:52


    Daniel House joins Luke and Ryan to break down the Gophers win over the Rams of Rhode Island. 

    Episode 334: Rhode Island Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 60:28


    Luke and Ryan return to preview the Gophers upcoming contest with the Rhodes Island Rams.

    Episode 333: UNC Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 80:49


    Daniel House joins Luke and Ryan to breakdown the Gophers opening game loss to UNC.

    Episode 332: UNC Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 59:18


    Luke and Ryan return to preview the first game of the 2024 season as the Gophers host North Carolina. 

    Episode 331: 2024 B1G Honors Draft with Daniel House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 45:50


    Luke and Ryan are joined by Daniel House to hold the annual B1G honors draft.

    Episode 330: 2024 Pre-Season Prediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 97:10


    Luke and Ryan do their best predict the results 2024 schedule. 

    Episode 329: 2024 Defense & Special Teams Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 77:11


    Luke and Ryan preview the 2024 defense and special teams.

    Episode 328: 2024 Offense & B1G Media Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 63:38


    Luke and Ryan preview the 2024 offense andRyan reports back from his experiences at B1G Media Day. 

    Episode 327: Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 75:17


    Luke and Ryan are back to answer some mailbag questions.

    Episode 336: Summer Football Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 84:32


    Luke and Ryan return to talk Gopher football in the summer which includes lots of recruiting conversation. 

    Episode 335: Spring Defense & Offseason Housekeeping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 75:31


    Luke and Ryan break down the state of the defense in the spring, sans tackling.

    Episode 334: 2024 Spring Offense & Offseason Housekeeping

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 59:07


    Luke and Ryan survived the not-so-terrible winter and return to talk about the offseason news as well as take a look at the 2024 offense going into spring practices.

    Episode 333: Bowl Game Breakdown & Offseason Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 65:26


    Luke and Ryan return for the first time in 2024 to review the bowl game and look at the early offseason changes to both the roster and staff. 

    Episode 322: Quick Lane Bowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 33:14


    Luke and Ryan preview the Quick Lane Bowl.

    Episode 321: 2023 NSD Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 78:05


    Ryan is joined by Allen Trieu to break down the most recent class that signed in December of 2023. 

    Episode 320: Wisconsin Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 90:30


    Derek joins Luke and Ryan to breakdown the loss to Wisconsin while to make sense of a disappointing finish to the 2023 regular season. 

    Episode 319: Wisconsin Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 59:31


    Luke and Ryan preview the 133 meeting for the Axe as the Gopher host the Badgers.

    Episode 318: Ohio State Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 85:14


    Luke and Ryan return to wrestle with the loss to Ohio State and the disappointments of the season.

    Episode 317: Ohio State Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 39:51


    Luke and Ryan preview the Gopher's tall task in Columbus. 

    Episode 316: Purdue Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 88:00


    Derek joins once again to help Luke and Ryan try and make sense of lop sided loss to Purdue.

    Episode 315: Purdue Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 50:01


    Luke and Ryan return to preview the Gopher trip to Purdue. 

    Episode 314: Illinois Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 92:23


    Derek returns to help Luke and Ryan process the Gopher's late drive defensive collapse in a loss to Illinois. 

    Episode 313: Illinois Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 54:33


    Luke and Ryan preview the Gophers home tilt with the Illini.

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