What do the Gophers need to do with the rest of their season to be successful? That's what was on our mind as we recorded this week. Who are the biggest threats to Minnesota as they chase a B1G West crown and what games loom largest? We also delve into the madness in Madison, as we take in the sheer audacity of the Badgers making a bold in season coaching move. We round out the Pahd with recaps for the Olympic sports and HOCKEY, which is definitely a thing that is happening now that it's October. Also, we learn what UStreet does with a bye week.

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Well that was a Homecoming game to forget. We do our best to explain what it was that we saw, which was hard to given the fact that the Gophers offense made us want to gouge our eyes out.

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Things feel good. Minnesota is still undefeated, Michigan State stood no chance at all, and it's Homecoming! This week we cover A LOT on the Pahd, including:

Laughing at many different foes, even those from America's Hat

The launch of a Minnesota NIL Collective (hats off to Dinkytown Athletes)

Being ranked in a dumb poll system is better than not being ranked

Previewing Purdue

PLEASE WEAR THE CORRECT COLOR TO THE HOMECOMING STRIPE OUT

A smorgasbord of quick hitter questions

Men's hockey preview

Volleyball and golf in review

PREDICTIONS!

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Goodness. If you'd told me before the season that the Gophers would thoroughly outclass Sparty like that, I'd have been surprised. Now that we've seen what the Gophers can do for multiple weeks in a row (combined with knowing Michigan State has flaws) this feels much more on brand. We break down the absolutely thumping that Fleck and Co. delivered to Mel Tucker, including our Nektons of the week. We also try to understand why MSU fans were booing their team so much when it's not Mel Tucker's fault that his administration was stupid enough to guarantee him 95 million dollars. And we take a moment to look ahead to Purdue and Homecoming.

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IowaGopher and gopherguy05 preview the upcoming MSU game.

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Please join us in thanking the rest of the Quadrangle of Hate for all of the laughter they provided the Pahd this week. Iowa is a Cyclone State, Wazzo throws up the W in Madison, and Scott Frost sealed his very expensive fate. Could you ask for anything more? With the fun out of the way, the Pahd looks ahead to an underwhelming Colorado team that should provide Minnesota with another easy win this Saturday. We discuss our expectations for the final non-conference game and gopherguy05 talks about how Volleyball and Soccer are doing. And of course, PREDICTIONS.

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Most points in a game for the Gophers since 2006. Third most total yards in a game in Minnesota history. Backups playing with over 6 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. A thriller this was not. But for a fanbase that has had to bite their nails through the non-con on more than one occasion this game was a welcome one. Smooth, tasty, and light.

We lift our glasses to the Gophers as we reflect on our Nektons of the Week, what if anything one can take from a win over such a terrible opponent, and our thoughts as Colorado comes to town.

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It almost feels like a bye week. I mean, what can you say about Western Illinois besides that they are overmatched? Blake does his best to fill us in, but before that we enjoy the moments from Week 1 that made us laugh (/waves at Iowa). We also look at our keys for Saturday's game against the Leathernecks. To close it out, Andy breaks down Minnesota Volleyball's hot start and their upcoming ranked opponents (yes, there are more of them). Also, PREDICTIONS!

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A non-conference opener with essentially no complaints from the TDG crew? That's the best way to spend your Thursday night. New Mexico State is bad, but GoAUpher and UStreet do their best to break down key takeaways from Minnesota's 38-0 win, including two special Nektons of the Week.

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The Pahd doesn't feel like shaking anyone's hand. That's right. Your heard us. We're opposed to the most basic courtesies on a philosophical and moral level and want you, the fans, to know all about it. Coincidentally, it's also New Mexico State week! Can't imagine what those two have in common.

We take time out of previewing NMSU to enjoy Nebraska's loss to Northwestern before breaking down the Aggies. Spoiler: They are not good, though you shouldn't assume that means Minnesota will blow them out (because we should know better than to assume the Gophers will blow anyone out in the non-con). We also make predictions for how the offense and defense will fare before recapping Volleyball's opening weekend sweep.

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