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 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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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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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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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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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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It may only be late May but why not look ahead to fall and predict what the 2026 Minnesota Gophers football season might look like. That’s exactly what Ross and Manny do. The boys also redo college football’s power four conferences to their liking with a focus on regionality. 

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Will the Minnesota Gophers soon need a new Athletic Director? Would Mark Coyle leave the Gophers for Kentucky and would Kentucky even be interested in his services? How about Drake Lindsey as a top 5 pick in next year’s NFL Draft? One “insider” believes it could be a possibility! Ross Brendel is joined by Darren “Doogie” Wolfson as the two dive deep into a Mark Coyle and Kentucky connection, Drake Lindsey, men’s hoops and more!

1:15 – Mark Coyle to Kentucky?

15:19 – Drake Lindsey a top 5 NFL Draft pick?

24:05 – Drake Lindsey underage consumption fallout.

26:53 – Gopher men’s hoops in the transfer portal.

34:02 – Doogie empties his Gophers notebook with news and notes from around Dinkytown.

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Minnesota Gophers Quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested early Friday morning and charged with underage possession of alcohol and possessing fake identification in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Is this a big deal for the Minnesota Gophers QB or not? What punishment should Drake receive from the University and does this impact the team on the field in any way? 

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The Minnesota Gophers take to Huntington Bank Stadium this Saturday for the almost annual spring game. The game is free to the public and will provide an early look at the 2026 Gophers. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross and Manny to discuss spring practice and the upcoming game. How does the roster look and what does Drake Lindsey’s progression look like so far this offseason. Daniel also gives all the details on Niko Medved’s new transfer portal editions to the Gophers men’s hoops team. Check out Daniel House's work at gophersguru.com

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