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P.J. Fleck is BEST Minnesota Gophers coach in 75 years! Oct 16, 2025

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As the Minnesota Gophers prepare for the Nebraska Cornhuskers tomorrow night. The boys review the Minnesota Gophers win over Purdue and examine the state of the Minnesota Gophers offensive and defensive line. Can the Minnesota Gophers beat Nebraska tomorrow night? Thor Nystrom also proclaims P.J. Fleck to be the BEST coach at Minnesota in 75 years. Ross agrees. The two breakdown what he has been able to accomplish in his nearly nine years as the Minnesota Gophers coach. Per usual, Thor gives us a ‘Thorfer’ highlighting a Minnesota Gopher in the pros and the two take a look all around college football.

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HOTTEST Minnesota Gophers takes after beating Purdue Boilermakers! Oct 12, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers season is now halfway over after a 27-20 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. We start the show with our hottest Minnesota Gophers takes at the halfway point of the season. Do we now know exactly what type of team the 2025 Minnesota Gophers are? How about that “gutsy” Minnesota Gophers win over Purdue? When looking at the next two weeks for the Minnesota Gophers, that win was very important! Ross Brendel and Manny Hill also look at the state of Wisconsin Badgers and Indiana Hoosiers football before a little Manny Mania, in which we quiz Manny on random Minnesota Gophers season past.

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Minnesota Gophers NEED defense to tighten up; plenty of winnable games left! Oct 09, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers host Purdue this Saturday night for homecoming. The Minnesota Gophers defense has been trending the wrong way since losing at Cal. The Minnesota Gophers defense will need to step up this weekend when they take on Purdue. Can they? And will they? Ross and Thor also dive deep into the Minnesota Gophers remaining schedule and look at the Big Ten. What is wrong with Penn State? Plus, is old friend Corey Hetherman on his way to being a head coach as soon as next season?

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Minnesota Gophers are no match for mighty Ohio State Oct 05, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers took one on the chin against Ohio State. It’s not that the Minnesota Gophers were beaten badly, it’s that the game went exactly as you might expect. The Minnesota Gophers were dominated as the defense put up little fight and the offense struggled to move the ball. Purdue comes to town next weekend for homecoming. Can the Minnesota Gophers defense stop Purdue? Right now, all signs point to no. Ross also quizzes Manny on the last time the Minnesota Gophers beat Ohio State back in 2000. Per usual, Manny’s memory and historical knowledge is insane.

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Can Minnesota Gophers SHOCK Ohio State? Oct 02, 2025

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Minnesota Gophers are fresh off a nice win over Rutgers on Saturday. How can the Minnesota Gophers take lessons learn from Rutgers and apply them to Ohio State on Saturday night? If the Minnesota Gophers are to have any chance at a BIG win on Saturday night they’ll need a nice night from Koi Perich. Could the 2025 Minnesota Gophers be laying the foundation for a 2026 CFP appearance? Ross Brendel and Thor Nystrom are back for another Gophers 101.

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Minnesota Gophers pass first Big Ten test; Drake Lindsey SHOWS OUT! Sep 27, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers are 1-0 in Big Ten conference play after a nail-biting 31-28 victory over Rutgers. What a day for Minnesota Gophers Quarterback Drake Lindsey who passed all over Rutgers as he threw for 324 yards in the Minnesota Gophers victory. The Minnesota Gophers did struggle to run the ball and stop the run. How concerned should Minnesota Gophers fans be as the Gophers prepare for Ohio State next weekend?

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Athan Kaliakmanis revenge game for Minnesota Gophers? Sep 25, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers will take on Athan Kaliakmanis and Rutgers this Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Is this a stereotypical revenge game for the Minnesota Gophers when they take on Athan Kaliakmanis and Rutgers? How important is this weekend’s game for the Minnesota Gophers and what do the Minnesota Gophers need to do to ensure a victory over Rutgers to start the Big Ten season off strong? Ross Brendel and Thor Nystrom also take a quick look around college football and Thor gives us this weeks “Thorfer” where he highlights a former Minnesota Gopher in the pros!

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Big Ten football pecking order; where do Minnesota Golden Gophers sit? Sep 21, 2025

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One week after the Minnesota Golden Gophers lost at Cal, Cal turned around and got destroyed by San Diego State. Does Cal’s recent performance have Ross and Manny feeling worse about the 2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers? How important is next week’s Minnesota Golden Gophers game against Rutgers? The Big Ten has their share of haves and have nots. Is it fair to say the Minnesota Golden Gophers are firmly in the middle of the Big Ten? Plus, Ross quizzes Manny on the 2007 Minnesota Golden Gophers who went just 1-11.

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Minnesota Gophers season just beginning despite loss at Cal; time for Koi Perich to SWITCH focus? Sep 18, 2025

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The Minnesota Gophers are 2-1 as they head into a bye week before opening up Big Ten play at home against Rutgers. Thor Nystrom joins Ross to weigh in on the Minnesota Gophers loss at Cal. Having now had a few days since initially reacting to the Minnesota Gophers loss, how does Ross feel about the loss? Thor and Ross also discuss the elephant in the room… Do the Minnesota Gophers need to scale back Koi Perich’s involvement on offense and special teams so he can focus more on just defense for the Minnesota Gophers? Ross and Thor also take a look around the country and Big Ten along with this week “Thorfer” as Thor highlights a Minnesota Gopher in the pros!

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Minnesota Gophers squander game in California; Koi Perich STRUGGLES! Sep 14, 2025

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The game was there for the taking for the Minnesota Gophers on Saturday night, but it was not to be for a variety of reasons. Koi Perich struggled in the punt return game by calling for a fair catch at the two-yard line and muffing a punt late in the 4th quarter leading to a Cal touchdown. YIKES! The Minnesota Gophers defense didn’t force one turnover and likely didn’t pressure Cal’s true freshman QB enough. The Minnesota Gophers offense struggled to score points too. It wasn’t all bad though and there were some good things to take away from the game. The Minnesota Gophers now have two weeks to get ready for Rutgers and fix all that ailed them against Cal. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are back for Gophers 101 on SKOR North.

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