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Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the bizarre reporting surrounding the Twins offseason "plans" before discussing some Williams Arena magic last night with the Gophers upsetting Indiana and some mini-ranting about the rhetoric coming out of Vikings practice this week regarding the JJ McCarthy development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the bizarre reporting surrounding the Twins offseason "plans" before discussing some Williams Arena magic last night with the Gophers upsetting Indiana and some mini-ranting about the rhetoric coming out of Vikings practice this week regarding the JJ McCarthy development.

Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild and breaks down what we're seeing from Jesper Wallstedt (and how the draft day trade came together years ago) before wrapping up the show getting back to Vikings and Gopher basketball discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild and breaks down what we're seeing from Jesper Wallstedt (and how the draft day trade came together years ago) before wrapping up the show getting back to Vikings and Gopher basketball discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the bizarre reporting surrounding the Twins offseason "plans" before discussing some Williams Arena magic last night with the Gophers upsetting Indiana and some mini-ranting about the rhetoric coming out of Vikings practice this week regarding the JJ McCarthy development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Beat Reporter Andy Greder about National Signing Day, what stood out to him, the message they're sending to Drake Lindsey, having problems with NIL money, the problem with Lane Kiffin and more.

The guys talk court storming after the second storming of a sports playing surface in less than a week by the Gophers, Tom Pelissero joins and talks Vikings, the future of the team and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild and breaks down what we're seeing from Jesper Wallstedt (and how the draft day trade came together years ago) before wrapping up the show getting back to Vikings and Gopher basketball discussion.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a stunning Gophers men's basketball victory over No. 22 Indiana in Niko Medved's Big Ten coaching debut. It's not likely sustainable this season, but it sure was fun. Plus the Vikings are trying to help J.J. McCarthy not overthink things and Adam Thielen is teaming up with Aaron Rodgers. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for a debate segment on the Vikings, Twins and Gophers football. 31:00: The Wild and Wolves get another shot.

The Niko Medved era at Minnesota got off to a great Big Ten start as the Minnesota Gophers upset the #22 ranked Indiana Hoosiers on Wednesday night at the barn. What a fun night as the maroon and gold got it done with a total team effort from the starting five. What does is mean for the 2025/2026 Minnesota Gophers and might they be better than expected? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill break down a court storming victory! 0:00 – Minnesota Gophers upset Indiana Hoosiers!5:15 – Total team win PLUS and opportunity for Isaac Asuma.11:15 – Minnesota Gophers need multiple players to carry the team. Not just Cade Tyson. 15:30 – What are reasonable expectations for the Minnesota Gophers the rest of the season.20:45 - We are happy for Niko Medved!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Final stretch of the show with Chris Tubbs filling in for Henry Lake and we begin talking Vikings with Chuck Foreman, we break down the big Gophers win over Indiana at The Barn and with the end of the John Cena era coming up - what is the definition of the Greatest of All Time?

A football season recap, top Gopher highlights, Max Brosmer's misstep and the Wild's resurgence.

The Minnesota Gophers retained Paul Bunyan's Axe for the fourth time in five years this past Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Thor Nystrom and Ross Brendel give their HOTTEST TAKES on Minnesota Gophers football as we head into bowl season. Did the Minnesota Gophers overachieve in 2025 and is the Gopher football program a better program than the University of Wisconsin? Ross and Thor also look at Championship Saturday and look at the college football coaching carousel. 0:00 – Always fun to beat the Wisconsin Badgers!4:05 – What a day for John Nestor on Saturday!6:15 – Minnesota Gophers HOTTEST TAKES… Minnesota is a better program than Wisconsin and the Gophers overachieved in 2025.14:35 – Is P.J. Fleck a victim of his own success at the University of Minnesota. 22:30 – How can Minnesota Gophers defense be better in 2026?28:20 – College football coaching carousel. 41:50 – Championship weekend preview!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Byron Buxton leave the Minnesota Twins; The Vikings are down in the dobber; Plus Pat has thoughts ont he Timberwolves, Gophers and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allen Trieu joins Ryan to help break down the Gophers 2025 recruiting class.

Will Byron Buxton leave the Minnesota Twins; The Vikings are down in the dobber; Plus Pat has thoughts ont he Timberwolves, Gophers and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gophers Basketball Weekly w/ Niko Medved 12-3-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a trio of Minnesota pro sports victories. The Wild got another shutout win from goalie Jesper Wallstedt, this time a 1-0 nailbiter over Edmonton. The Wolves needed 47 minutes and 44 points from Anthony Edwards to escape with an overtime win over New Orleans. And the Frost cruised 5-1. 11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand on three Gophers football topics: The win over Wisconsin, signing day and bowl projections. 28:00: A fresh Byron Buxton trade rumbling and bad injury news for Niko Medved's Gophers.

Gophers Basketball Weekly w/ Niko Medved 12-3-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Gophers retained Paul Bunyan's Axe for the fourth time in five years this past Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Thor Nystrom and Ross Brendel give their HOTTEST TAKES on Minnesota Gophers football as we head into bowl season. Did the Minnesota Gophers overachieve in 2025 and is the Gopher football program a better program than the University of Wisconsin? Ross and Thor also look at Championship Saturday and look at the college football coaching carousel. 0:00 – Always fun to beat the Wisconsin Badgers!4:05 – What a day for John Nestor on Saturday!6:15 – Minnesota Gophers HOTTEST TAKES… Minnesota is a better program than Wisconsin and the Gophers overachieved in 2025.14:35 – Is P.J. Fleck a victim of his own success at the University of Minnesota. 22:30 – How can Minnesota Gophers defense be better in 2026?28:20 – College football coaching carousel. 41:50 – Championship weekend preview!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of 10K Rundown Bossman and Jake talk the Wild's continued success, Gophers keeping the Axe, Wolves, Vikings getting their ass kicked and Winners/Losers.

Reusse talks about Vikings' seasons that have begun with great hope and ended up being a bust and also has thoughts on Gophers football and the Timberwolves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings dud stable after a loss to the Seahawks; Randy Vikes 69 does something unprecedented; Why did the Vikings release Adam Thielen; Is the worst first-time ballot Hall of Fame Class for MLB; Judd is pissed about the Gophers storming the field and more on Statements. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse talks about Vikings' seasons that have begun with great hope and ended up being a bust and also has thoughts on Gophers football and the Timberwolves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap a snowy afternoon in Minneapolis where the Gophers won Paul Bunyan's Axe for the 4th time in 5 years. The guys discuss what the right evaluation is for a 7-5 season and what the big picture outlook is with Drake Lindsay potentially leading the offense the next few years. The Lane Kiffin domino fell to LSU over the weekend, they talk about how that went down and what it means and meant for the rest of the coaches carousel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss Cyber Monday expected to be a 'record-breaker' in 2025, and ask if you're planning on spending more or less this year, how would you grade the Minnesota Golden Gopher football season, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Welcome back to the 2025 season of Ope a podcast! Your hosts Griffin, Jason, $oop, and Wyatt return to recap the Gophers victory over the Wisconsin Badgers, retaining Paul Bunyan's Axe for another year. Along with the game recap, they'll provide their overall season grades to the team, and discuss some news making it's way throughout the football world. Please enjoy! You can find us on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Soundcloud. #RowTheBoat #SkiUMah #GoGophers

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand look back at the weekend in sports, starting with another inept performance by the Vikings. They were shut out in Seattle with Max Brosmer making his first start. Justin Jefferson didn't speak to the media afterwards. Plus the Gophers beat Wisconsin for the fourth time in five years, the Wolves beat a couple quality teams and more.

Was it pretty? No. BUT the Minnesota Gophers and P.J. Fleck again beat the Wisconsin Badgers to claim Paul Bunyan's Axe for the fourth time in five years on Saturday. The Minnesota Gophers now await their bowl placement and opponent while Wisconsin limps to another offseason filled with uncertainty. What a day for John Nestor and the Minnesota Golden Gophers defense, especially after last Saturday against Northwestern. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill also touch briefly on Niko Medved's Gophers basketball team and the challenges they face ahead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derek helps Luke and Ryan break down the Gophers victory in a snow globe to retain the axe. 

Wisconsin went on the road and fell 17-7 to Minnesota to end its season. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Gophers, including another anemic offensive performance. Then the guys get into what the offseason could hold for Luke Fickell and the Badgers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was it pretty? No. BUT the Minnesota Gophers and P.J. Fleck again beat the Wisconsin Badgers to claim Paul Bunyan's Axe for the fourth time in five years on Saturday. The Minnesota Gophers now await their bowl placement and opponent while Wisconsin limps to another offseason filled with uncertainty. What a day for John Nestor and the Minnesota Golden Gophers defense, especially after last Saturday against Northwestern. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill also touch briefly on Niko Medved's Gophers basketball team and the challenges they face ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The stock market is back open after Thanksgiving and its off to a rough start. The Gophers play the Badgers tomorrow and the Vikings head to Seattle to face the Seahawks. Pete Najarian talks finance and football on this Black Friday.

Week 14 Saturday brings 14 rivalry matchups to close the regular season, and we're breaking down every game with picks, odds, and matchup edges you can actually use before kickoff. From Wisconsin–Minnesota fighting for the Axe to Florida State–Florida in a must-win bowl bid, Missouri–Arkansas in Fayetteville, and the Iron Bowl with Alabama visiting Jordan-Hare, it's a loaded day with chaos potential across the country.We cover:1:12 Wisconsin vs Minnesota – Badgers surge, Gophers fading at home5:39 Florida State vs Florida – bowl stakes, turnover issues, motivation gap10:57 Missouri vs Arkansas – explosive offense vs Havoc defense14:52 Alabama vs Auburn – playoff pressure meets Jordan-Hare voodoo24:19 Northwestern vs Illinois – slow-tempo slugfest and rivalry tension29:55 Notre Dame vs Stanford – regression spot after Syracuse blowout33:57 Miami vs Pitt – Cristobal November trend, cold-weather edge39:28 Oregon vs Washington – trench mismatch and top-10 efficiency battle44:47 SMU vs Cal – coaching change fallout, turnover mismatch50:07 USC vs UCLA – Trojans name their score55:22 Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State – C-USA title implications1:00:13 Virginia Tech vs Virginia – history vs numbers1:04:41 Wake Forest vs Duke – road ATS machine1:10:21 Wyoming vs Hawaii – unbeaten ATS at homeWe dig into projected stat spreads, power ratings, last 4 weeks form, PPA per drive, finishing-drive efficiency, explosiveness, turnover margin, and strength of schedule to find mispriced lines and live dogs.If this helped you sort through the full Week 14 Saturday board, smash that like button, subscribe, and drop your favorite picks in the comments.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with one of his favorite "two things can be true" ideas. J.J. McCarthy has been historically bad AND it's too soon to give up on him. But it's not too soon to think about what might happen if things don't work out. 9:00: Chris Hine joins Rand to talk about the Timberwolves, who have blown big late leads in each of their last two losses. 28:00: Randy Johnson on Gophers football. 36:00: History for St. Thomas.

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #198 showcases the 2025 Thanksgiving Week Turkey Drive where 600 turkeys and other food items were given away to families in need by the Golden Gopher football team   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/), & Cub Foods (www.cubfoods.com)

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) wonders how you handle Thanksgiving futures, is this what Gopher football is, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines

JJ McCarthy would have had a higher passing rating had he spiked the ball on every play.The Gophers throw up on themselves at Wrigley Field vs Northwestern.Timberwolves find a brand new waySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back on this Thanksgiving Week to discuss the Gophers dreadful defensive performance in a disappointing loss to Northwestern at Wrigley Field. How did they get here and how does it get better? What does it mean for defensive coordinator Danny Collins? The guys do touch on the great performance by Drake Lindsay and the Gopher offense before they preview the Wisconsin game and talk about the Lane Kiffin dominoe that is expected to start the coaching carousel this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's rivalry week in college football which means the Minnesota Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers do battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe this Saturday. Will the Minnesota Gophers be able to retain the axe over the Badgers for the fourth time in five years? Or, will the Minnesota Gophers defense make Wisconsin's struggling offense look like one of the best in college football? Ross Brendel and Thor Nystrom also preview the weekend ahead in college football and Ross highlights a Gopher in the pros!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Henry talks with Daniel House from Gophers Guru about their meltdown vs. Northwestern, what he felt was the turning point, why the Gophers have an issue with playing clean games, concerns over Drake Lindsey leaving, and more.

Reusse discusses J.J. McCarthy's struggles and whether the Vikings quarterback can really be this bad. Would Patrick turn to Max Brosmer? As for the Gophers football loss to Northwestern, Reusse has thoughts on that, and he gives an update on the Turkey committee's discussions regarding the Turkey of the Year column.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derek joins Luke and Ryan to break down the Gophers final road loss to close out a winless road campaign.

Reusse discusses J.J. McCarthy's struggles and whether the Vikings quarterback can really be this bad. Would Patrick turn to Max Brosmer? As for the Gophers football loss to Northwestern, Reusse has thoughts on that, and he gives an update on the Turkey committee's discussions regarding the Turkey of the Year column.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JJ McCarthy would have had a higher passing rating had he spiked the ball on every play.The Gophers throw up on themselves at Wrigley Field vs Northwestern. Timberwolves find a brand new way See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at a bleak weekend in Minnesota sports. The Wolves lost in agonizing fashion. The Gophers football team blew a big lead. And the Vikings saved the worst for last.

Cats beat Gophers to become bowl eligible; Packers D dominates Vikes, Chiefs beat Colts in OT and Jags nip Cards in OT

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Bennett, standout senior diver at the University of Minnesota, to dive into his unique journey through the recruiting process and what ultimately led him to join the Gophers. Andrew shares what it's been like training under legendary coach Wenbo Chen, offering insight into Wenbo's coaching style, training environment, and the lessons that have shaped his development as an athlete. Andrew also opens up about his experience at the U.S. Olympic Trials, reflecting on the mental and physical preparation, the atmosphere on deck, and what he took away from competing on one of the biggest stages in the sport. Packed with perspective, honesty, and behind-the-scenes stories, this episode gives listeners a closer look at one of Minnesota's senior leaders and the path that brought him to the top of collegiate diving.

The Minnesota Gophers suffered a heartbreaking and annoying loss to Northwestern on Saturday mostly due to a horribly inept defense. Is the Minnesota Gophers problem on defense schematic or personnel? Does a change need to be made at Defensive Coordinator? Even if it does, do you trust P.J. Fleck to make that change? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are getting “defensive” on today's Gophers 101. Oh yeah, and naturally Wisconsin is coming to town feeling good about themselves while the Minnesota Gophers continue to have questions across the board.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Gophers suffered a heartbreaking and annoying loss to Northwestern on Saturday mostly due to a horribly inept defense. Is the Minnesota Gophers problem on defense schematic or personnel? Does a change need to be made at Defensive Coordinator? Even if it does, do you trust P.J. Fleck to make that change? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are getting “defensive” on today's Gophers 101. Oh yeah, and naturally Wisconsin is coming to town feeling good about themselves while the Minnesota Gophers continue to have questions across the board.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.