Advertise on podcast: Gopher Gridiron Radio

The Gophers were blown out 41-13 on Saturday as the Purdue Boilermakers ran over Minnesota in week 6. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer are once again joined by Dinkytown Athletes co-founder and former Gophers offensive lineman Derek Burns to recap it all. From Minnesota's inability to run the ball to PJ Fleck's ill-conceived approach against a Purdue offense capable of putting up points, Saturday was a total system failure. Get deep analysis on why it went so wrong and where head coach PJ Fleck needs to improve if the Gophers are going to solve some of their biggest issues.

Coming off an emotionally charged win over the Michigan Wolverines, Minnesota heads into a matchup against a potent Purdue offense. Can the Gophers avoid a stumble on the road as they try to improve their record to 5-1 ahead of the bye week? Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview the week 6 matchup for the maroon and gold.

The Gophers defeated Michigan 20-14 on Saturday for their first home win over the Wolverines since 1977, earning PJ Fleck his 100th career win. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer are once again joined by Dinkytown Athletes co-founder and former Gophers o-lineman Derek Burns to break the game down. From Minnesota's shut down defensive performance to the Gophers offense finding a way to do just enough against a stout Michigan D, the guys analyze every aspect of the game. Plus, a discussion of the outstanding atmosphere on campus Saturday morning and what this win means for a fandom that's been looking for a reason to believe.

Gopher football prepares for their first of four rivalry trophy games of the season as the Michigan Wolverines come to town looking to bounce back from a last-second loss to Iowa. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer are back to preview the week 5 matchup as Minnesota prepares to step into the national spotlight on FOX's Big Noon Saturday broadcast. As both teams battle injuries along their lines, do the Gophers have what it takes to reclaim the Little Brown Jug?

Minnesota won its Big Ten opener and ended a road losing streak stretching back to 2024 as the Gophers defeated the Washington Huskies 27-24 in late night conference action. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer are joined by special guest Derek Burns, Gopher football alum and co-founder of the Dinkytown Athletes NIL collective, to recap all the action from a thrilling Big Ten After Dark victory.

Minnesota opens conference play under the lights in Seattle as the Gophers take on the Washington Huskies in Big Ten After Dark action. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview the matchup, predict the score, and cover all of your Seattle travel needs in the latest episode of Gopher Gridiron Radio.

Minnesota wrapped up the non-conference slate with a comfortable 41-7 over the Akron Zips out of the MAC. With Big Ten opponents on the horizon, it was a much needed get right game for your Golden Gophers football team. Ryan Burns, Luke Buer, and Dan Owen reconvene with a day-after reflection on 34 point victory and where things stand as Minnesota heads towards a late night showdown with the Washington Huskies.

Following a crushing loss to Mississippi State in week 2, the Gophers football team looks to bounce back in week 3 against the Akron Zips. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview Minnesota's final non-conference game, laying out what they need to see from the team ahead of the start of Big Ten conference play.

Gopher football fell flat in its marquee non-conference matchup, losing 38-13 to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in week 2. Ryan Burns and Dan Owen recap Minnesota's total system failure in the latest edition of Gopher Gridiron Radio. From a poor defensive gameplan to weak line play on both sides of the ball, year four of health issues for Darius Taylor and more, the guys break it all down.

The Gopher football team is facing its toughest non-conference test as Minnesota welcomes Mississippi State to Huntington Bank Stadium. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer are back to preview the week 2 battle in the latest episode of Gopher Gridiron Radio. Bonus content with Dan Owen's interview with CBS analyst Charles Davis as they preview this week 2 tilt.

The Gophers football season started off with a bang as Minnesota defeated EIU 59-7, and the Gopher Gridiron Radio gang is here to break it all down. From an impressive special teams performance to questions we still have in the trenches, get all the thoughts from Ryan Burns, Luke Buer, and Dan Owen in this day after recap.

Week 1 is here! Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview the Gophers opening game against undefeated Eastern Illinois (1-0). The guys discuss the need for Minnesota to practice what they preach and start off fast on offense and the surprising pipeline from EIU to the NFL. Plus, the Big Ten makes a surprising announcement about new injury reporting rules for the 2026 season.

Will Minnesota beat the Vegas insiders' over/under win total yet again? With the Gophers football season just days away, it's time for Gopher Gridiron Radio's annual season predictions show! Ryan Burns and Luke Buer are back to share their win/loss predictions for the year and take plenty of trips down narrative street.

Daniel House joins Luke Buer and Ryan Burns for the 6th B1G Honors draft live at Launchpad!

After two weeks of Gopher football fall camp, Ryan Burns and Dan Owen share their practice observations. From questions about the offensive line to confidence in the defensive backfield, the guys cover it all as we're just two weeks away from the start of the 2026 season. Join the Gopher Gridiron Radio crew LIVE for the annual Big Ten honors preview show at LaunchPad Golf in Prior Lake, MN. The event is free for all to attend, just let us know that you're planning to attend at the following link - https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/launchpadgolfthemeadows