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MUST wins for Minnesota Gophers against Northwestern and Wisconsin Badgers? Nov 20, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers will attempt to win a road game for the first time this season in their last opportunity when they take on Northwestern at Wrigley Field. The experts have Northwestern as the favorite and rightfully so, but what are the Minnesota Gophers chances to win on the road this Saturday? Is the game a must win for the Gophers? Will the defense show up and help the maroon and gold grab the victory? Thor highlights a few Gophers in the pros with his weekly Thorfer but let’s Ross decide who the one and only Thorfer is. PLUS, per usual, a look around college football.

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Minnesota Gophers defense continues to STRUGGLE; Ducks win BIG! Nov 15, 2025

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Friday night in Eugene sadly went as most people expected for the Minnesota Gophers as they were dominated by Oregon 42-13. The Oregon Ducks outgained the Minnesota Gophers by 310 yards, amassing 510 on the night. The Minnesota Gophers offense wasn’t much to write home about, but it was the defense that continues to be worrisome. With a defense this leaky, should we be worried about beating Wisconsin and retaining the axe? What about being able to beat Northwestern next weekend to finally win a road game? Manny Hill and Ross Brendel discuss…

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Finding Minnesota Gophers path to HISTORIC upset over Oregon Ducks! Nov 13, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers will have their hands full on Friday night when they take on the Oregon Ducks in Eugene, Oregon. Is there any realistic path to a Minnesota Gophers victory? Thor Nystrom lays out his path to the Minnesota Gophers, shocking the college football world on Friday night. Is it too early to start planning for bowl season? Where might the Minnesota Gophers end up in bowl season? Some Minnesota Gophers recruiting news and also a look at our weekly Gopher who shined this past weekend in the pros! PLUS, a look around the college football world and an early look at the NFL Draft.

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Defining Minnesota Gophers success for rest of season; plus what to expect from Niko Medved and Gophers Nov 09, 2025

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It is officially Oregon Ducks week for the Minnesota Gophers! Can the Minnesota Gophers be competitive and perhaps even shock the college football world when they visit Autzen Stadium on Friday night? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss the likelihood for a fun and good game from the Minnesota Gophers on Friday night. Minnesota Gophers basketball is underway and 2-0 on the season. What does success look like for Niko Medved and the Minnesota Gophers in year one of the regime?

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Minnesota Gophers grinding out wins is just fine; what we liked from last weekend’s win! Nov 06, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers are 6-3 as they head into a bye-week. What should be the Minnesota Gophers bye-week priorities? Do Minnesota Gophers fans need to calm down a bit? Why do some fans treat wins like they are losses? Ross and Thor also start to look ahead a bit to Northwestern in a game that could be the true swing game that defines the season if the Minnesota Gophers want to get to 8-4 this year. Thor also gives us his Thorfer, highlighting a Minnesota Gopher in the pros.

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Minnesota Gophers ESCAPE with win over Michigan State; earn bowl eligibility Nov 02, 2025

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Somehow the Minnesota Gophers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by beating Michigan State 23 to 20 in overtime on Saturday. Just how did the Minnesota Gophers overcome a 4th quarter deficit and total yardage deficit? What to make of Drake Lindsey’s performance and what do we want to see from him the remainder of the season… Should we still be worried about the Minnesota Gophers defense and offensive line? Plus, a little Manny Mania!

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Where do Minnesota Gophers and P.J. Fleck go from here? Oct 30, 2025

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It’s been a few days since the Minnesota Gophers were absolutely destroyed by Iowa so now seems like a good time to reassess the Minnesota Gophers and Iowa game, P.J. Fleck’s tenure as the Minnesota Gophers coach, and the University of Minnesota’s support of the football team. Also, would 7-5 be a successful 2025 season for the Minnesota Gophers? Thor also gives us his Thorfer highlighting a Minnesota Gopher in the pros and Ross and Thor look around the weekend that was in college football.

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Minnesota Gophers are BLOWN OUT by the Hawkeyes in Iowa City Oct 26, 2025

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Minnesota Gophers are blown out 41-3 by the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. The Minnesota Gophers losing in this manner isn't acceptable. Can the Minnesota Gophers bounce back next week against Michigan State? Will the Minnesota Gophers still get to 7 wins?

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Minnesota Gophers prepare for Iowa Hawkeyes; have season expectations changed after BIG win? Oct 23, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers are now 5-2 after their big win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers! Just how did the Minnesota Gophers beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and can they turn one nice win into another when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes this Saturday? How can the Minnesota Gophers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes? Ross and Thor do a deep dive into the Minnesota Gophers and Iowa Hawkeyes game. P.J. Fleck also picked up his 7th win over a Top 25 team as the Minnesota Gophers coach, a new Minnesota record. Is that a big deal or not? The two also look around college football and do some way to early NFL draft scouting.

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Minnesota Gophers DISMANTLE Nebraska in big win! Oct 18, 2025

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Minnesota Gophers dominated the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday night in Dinkytown! The Minnesota Gophers defense put on a clinic and the Minnesota Gophers run game on offense returned. When was the last time we were surprised by a Minnesota Gophers victory of this magnitude, and can the Minnesota Gophers beat Iowa next weekend??? Finally, should Minnesota Gophers fans really be rushing the field after beating the Huskers for a sixth time in a row.

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