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Minnesota Gophers look LEGIT in season opening win! Sep 04, 2026

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Minnesota Gophers are off to a 1-0 start after doing what was expected against Eastern Illinois. Absolute annihilation. What (if anything) did we learn from the opening night performance as we head into Mississippi State Championship Season? Lastly, college football is still an absolute mess! Thor Nystrom, Ross Brendel, and Manny Hill are all together at the Minnesota State Fair.

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Minnesota Gophers to WIN at least 8 games in 2026?! Aug 29, 2026

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Minnesota Gophers football season is now only days away! Just how good can the Gophers be and how stacked (or not stacked) is the roster? Ross Brendel and Thor Nystrom are back with Gophers 101 from the Minnesota State Fair as they break down the 2026 Minnesota Gophers position by position. What record do they have the 2026 Gophers at? Will they once again beat Wisconsin?

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Minnesota Gophers NEED these five players to step up in 2026! Aug 27, 2026

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If the Minnesota Gophers are to meet or even exceed expectations in 2026, they are going to need these five players to elevate their play. This is not to say they were bad in 2025 BUT the Gophers will need them to be even better in 2026. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss what they are hopeful to see from Drake Lindsey, Darius Taylor and more. The boys also bust out "Manny Mania" and quiz Manny on the 2017 Minnesota Gophers football team. Hint... Manny was more right than Ross gave him credit for if you know anything about the Barber family at the University of Minnesota.

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Six things we NEED TO see from Minnesota Gophers in 2026! Aug 20, 2026

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Minnesota Gophers NEED TO get off the field this year on third down to be successful. Well, among other things. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill provide three things each they hope to see from the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2026 on the gridiron. Could the Gophers dare to beat their rivals and even get off the field on third down?

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Minnesota Gophers soon to be College Football Playoff bound?! Aug 13, 2026

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Minnesota Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck does not believe the Gophers are far away from a College Football Playoff berth. Especially not if, but when, the field expands to 24 teams. If he's right, is that something to celebrate? PLUS, where do the Gophers rank in the three tiers of Big Ten football?

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P.J. Fleck remains unapologetically himself as Minnesota Gophers meet media in Chicago Jul 31, 2026

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P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers met the media Tuesday through Thursday in Chicago at Big Ten Media Days. Here’s what we learned, or perhaps already knew… P.J. Fleck believes in the way he has built the program at Minnesota and he’s not changing. If you’re looking for just a bag, you’re looking at the wrong school. But will his way and vision lead to more wins in 2026 than 2025? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill provide their takeaways from Media Days!

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Minnesota Gophers REWARD Niko Medved with a new contract! Jul 24, 2026

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We start the show with an update on longtime and legendary Minnesota Gophers baseball Coach John Anderson who by all accounts is currently dealing with a serious health situation as far as we know on Friday morning, 7/24/2026. Ross and Manny then hop into more news of the week from Dinkytown which includes a Niko Medved contract extension and Drake Lindsey’s rapid weight loss ahead of the 2026 Minnesota Gophers football season.

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Minnesota Gophers lose recruiting battle to Wisconsin. Again! Jul 08, 2026

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More high school hoops stars have chosen the Wisconsin Badgers over the Minnesota Gophers in recent days. Big deal or not a big deal? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill debate the importance of “closing the border” and keeping Minnesota kids in state. The boys also look ahead to a possible starting 5 next season for the Gopher men and salute an MLB All-Star in former Golden Gopher, Max Meyer.

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Mark Coyle provides an update on Minnesota Gophers athletics! Jun 22, 2026

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Minnesota Golden Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle had an extended interview with KSTP-TV’s and SKOR North’s Darren Doogie Wolfson late last week. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill playback many portions of the interview with the Gophers AD as he essentially offered up a “state of the state” on Gophers athletics. The interview was wide ranging and covered all the topics important to Gophers fans.

SHOW RUNDOWN

4:11: Mark Coyle on his legacy at Minnesota

8:46: Dawn Plitzuweit has a new contract

15:55: On Niko Medved, Gophers men’s basketball, and The Barn

31:45: CFP expansion and how it impacts the Gophers

46:30: Mark on PJ Fleck and their relationship

FULL MARK COYLE INTERVIEW:

Darren "Doogie" Wolfson with Gophers Athletic Director, Mark Coyle

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Minnesota Gophers FINALLY set to host St. Thomas in hoops! Jun 13, 2026

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What a week for the Minnesota Gophers! Both Mark Coyle and Dawn Plitzuweit have new contract extensions. The Gophers have finally scheduled games with St. Thomas in both men’s and woman’s basketball. Williams Arena, at least by name, is no more. Welcome to “The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota”. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are back for Gophers 101!

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