Already one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the country and USD history, Bouman surprised many — maybe even himself — by deciding to use his final year of eligibility and return to Vermillion for some unfinished business near the top of FCS football. Why did run back to the Yotes, and what kind of prospects did he consider from NFL personnel and 

Also, how being a newlywed may help his final go-round with the Coyotes, an inside look at being the son of an NFL quarterback, Todd Bouman, who was also his high school head coach. What about Bob Nielson and former offensive coordinator Josh Davis turned the USD program around, and what/who is Bouman looking forward to coming back with him in 2025?

Then, will the Vikings or Rams benefit more from the NFC wild card game's move from L.A. to Phoenix due to the terrifying wildfires in Southern California? Does Minnesota's nightmare in Detroit actually benefit the Vikings one week later? What can or should we expect from Sam Darnold after his debacle in Detroit?

Former Vikings linebacker Pete Bercich (1994-2000), who has been the Vikings Radio Network's color analyst for about 15 years, answers those questions, plus the defensive keys to Minnesota reversing a Week 8 loss to the Rams in L.A.