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Welcome back to the Bleav in Minnesota Podcast, hosted by Dylan Callaghan-Croley, publisher of Gophers Nation on the On3 Network! On this rapid-fire Wednesday edition, Dylan breaks down Minnesota football's upcoming test against the undefeated, No. 5 ranked UCLA Bruins. Can the Gophers' defense keep this within reach, and what is the exact scoring threshold Minnesota's offense must hit to pull off the upset? Dylan also shares early takeaways from Niko Medved and Minnesota men's basketball's dominant 85-50 season-opening win over North Dakota, previews Friday's matchup with St. Thomas, and sets the stage for a massive Border Battle weekend at 3M Arena at Mariucci as Gopher men's hockey hosts No. 1 Wisconsin! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Dylan Callaghan-Croley recaps the instant aftermath of Saturday's matchup: The euphoria of Luke Drzewiecki's 60-yard go-ahead field goal with 19 seconds left—and the shock of Paddy McAteer answering from 60 as time expired. Breaking down Indiana's explosive late-game passing attack with Grant Wilson and Charlie Becker. What stalled the Gophers' offense: red-zone inefficiency, pocket pressure on Drake Lindsey, and settling for field goals off turnovers. Praising Danny Collins' defense and Bob Ligashesky's special teams unit for keeping Minnesota in the fight. Big picture: Where a 5-3 (3-2 Big Ten) record leaves Minnesota entering November, and a quick first look at next Saturday's home tilt against top-10 UCLA. For more comprehensive Gophers football coverage, analysis, and recruiting updates, visit GophersNation.com! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota travels to Bloomington on Halloween for a high-stakes Week 9 clash with No. 4 Indiana on CBS. Could an upset here be the signature win of the P.J. Fleck era? On today's episode, Dylan Callaghan-Croley breaks down every angle of Saturday's matchup: The Defensive Baselines: Peeling back the outliers to examine why this projects as a gritty, low-scoring battle. Indiana's Offensive Core: How Minnesota's defense—led by Maverick Baranowski, John Nestor, and Aidan West—matches up against Josh Hoover and IU's 80% production core of Charlie Becker, Nick Marsh, and Turbo Richard. The Gophers' Path to Points: Drake Lindsey's recent form, the disappearance of the ground attack, and why Drzewiecki's leg and Javon Tracy's return game could be the difference-makers. Final Score Predictions: Dylan and Maguire Doyle give their betting breakdowns and final score picks against the 20.5-point spread. 0:00 – Introduction: Massive Opportunity in Bloomington (Halloween Kickoff) 02:15 – GophersNation.com Newsletter & 60% Off Subscription Special 04:10 – NIL Store Promo: Code GOPHERSNATION15 04:45 – Tale of the Tape: Elite Defenses & The 20.5-Point Spread 09:15 – Indiana's Offense Breakdown: Hoover, Becker, Marsh & Richard 14:20 – Key Matchup: Minnesota Run Defense vs. Indiana Ground Attack 18:50 – Gophers Offensive Concerns: Drake Lindsey & Getting Stymied Up Front 23:10 – Special Teams Advantage: Drzewiecki’s Accuracy & Javon Tracy in Space 26:40 – Score Predictions: Dylan & Maguire Doyle’s Final Picks 29:15 – Outro & Where to Follow Gophers Nation Sign up for the free Gophers Nation Newsletter: GophersNation.com Join Gophers Nation for 60% off your first year ($48): Exclusive insider access, recruiting scoops, and full network coverage on On3 and Rivals. Gear up at NIL.store/minnesota and use promo code GOPHERSNATION15 for 15% off official Minnesota merch! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the Monday Briefing, Dylan Callaghan-Croley recaps Minnesota’s gritty 13-10 upset over No. 15 Iowa to bring Floyd of Rosedale back to Minneapolis and officially complete the rivalry trophy sweep. Dylan breaks down how Danny Collins’ defense out-Iowa’d Iowa for 60 minutes, Drake Lindsey’s clutch late-game scramble to set up Luke Drzewiecki's game-winner, and the growing concerns surrounding Greg Harbaugh Jr.’s offense heading into the home stretch. Plus, a deep dive into the backfield split between Darius Taylor, Xavier Ford, and TJ Thomas Jr., Minnesota's realistic path to bowl eligibility, and a full first look at this Saturday’s showdown against Curt Cignetti and the No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington. Head over to GophersNation.com to sign up for our free newsletter and take advantage of our limited-time 60% off sale on annual subscriptions! YouTube / Podcast Chapters (Timestamps) 0:00 – Welcome to the Monday Briefing & Weekend Check-In 1:15 – Out-Iowaing Iowa: Gritty Rivalry Win & Taking Back Floyd of Rosedale 3:30 – Defensive Dominance: Danny Collins Bounces Back After Purdue 7:45 – Offense Under the Microscope: 209 Total Yards & Scramble Drill Heroics 11:10 – The Backfield Rotation: Darius Taylor Loyalty vs. Xavier Ford’s Spark 14:35 – Evaluating Greg Harbaugh Jr. & Big Picture Sustainability 17:50 – Bowl Eligibility Math & The Brutal 5-Game Finish 21:15 – First Look at No. 4 Indiana: College GameDay, Josh Hoover & Matchup Breakdown 26:00 – P.J. Fleck’s Comments on the Hoosiers’ Elite Wide Receivers & Front Seven 29:15 – Gophers Nation Subscription Special & Sign-Off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can the Minnesota Golden Gophers pull off another home upset and keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy in Minneapolis? On this episode of Bleav in Minnesota, Gophers Nation publisher Dylan Callaghan-Croley dives deep into Saturday afternoon's massive rivalry clash between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes at Huntington Bank Stadium (2:30 PM CT on FS1). Coming off their bye week, the Gophers face a defining crossroads following a 41-13 blowout loss to Purdue. Can P.J. Fleck’s squad channel their defensive mastery from the Michigan win, or will Iowa’s revitalized offense under Jeremy Hecklinski prove too much to handle? Dylan breaks down the tactical keys, why the 7.5-point spread is so telling, and why the game ultimately hinges on whether Minnesota's front six can hold the Hawkeyes’ all-or-nothing rushing attack under 100 yards. Later, Dylan delivers his final score prediction alongside Gophers Nation staff writer Maguire Doyle, followed by a full recruiting breakdown of the elite prospects visiting campus this weekend—headlined by 2028 quarterback targets Matthew Lee and Chase Curren, and Minnesota’s No. 1 overall prospect, four-star linebacker Brodie Metzger. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Big Ten Stakes & Can Minnesota Rebound from Purdue? 01:45 – Breaking Down the 7.5-Point Spread & Rivalry Dynamics 03:10 – The Playoff Picture for Iowa vs. Minnesota’s Brutal Upcoming Slate 06:50 – Scouting Iowa’s Offense: Jeremy Hecklinski & The Ground Attack 08:30 – The Decisive Matchup: Gophers Run Defense vs. Hawkeyes Backfield 10:05 – Can Drake Lindsey and the Passing Attack Move the Ball on Phil Parker? 12:00 – Final Score Predictions: Dylan & Maguire Doyle Make Their Picks 15:20 – Big Weekend on the Trail: 2028 QB Targets Matthew Lee & Chase Curren in Town 17:25 – Elite Visitors: Four-Star LB Brodie Metzger, TE Brady Reeves & Israel Johnigan 18:50 – Wrap-up & Special 60% Off Subscription Offer at GophersNation.com Get 60% Off Your First Year at Gophers Nation! Stay locked in on all Minnesota team and recruiting scoop with our premium community. Never miss breaking news or an insider update—sign up for our free Daily and Breaking News Newsletters at GophersNation.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Dylan Callaghan-Croley breaks down the crucial Week 8 matchup between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes at Huntington Bank Stadium, battling for Floyd of Rosedale. Dylan dives deep into the metrics that will decide Saturday afternoon’s contest: The Trenches: Why the game hinges entirely on Minnesota's front six stopping Iowa's hit-or-miss, explosive ground attack led by Kamari Moulton and a potent Hawkeye offensive line. Injury & Personnel Impact: The massive significance of defensive tackle Riley Sunram’s questionable status, and why Anthony Smith, TJ Bush, and the linebacker corps must stay disciplined against heavy zone concepts and the left A-gap. Tim Lester’s Offense: Breaking down Jeremy Hecklinski’s tendency to target the intermediate middle of the field, his splits when kept clean versus under pressure, and key weapons Tony Diaz, DJ Vonnahme, and Reese Vander Zee. Lindsey vs. Phil Parker: What Drake Lindsey and receivers Javon Tracy, Noah Jennings, and Jalen Smith must execute against an Iowa defense that limits explosive plays and allows just 2.5 yards per rush. Special Offer: Head over to GophersNation.com to take advantage of 60% off your first year for new subscribers, or sign up for the free daily newsletter to get Minnesota coverage delivered straight to your inbox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota was dominated at Purdue on Saturday night, 41-13, a week after Kyle Whittingham warned that teams can start feeling too good about themselves after big wins. On this immediate-reaction episode of Bleav in Minnesota, Dylan Callaghan-Croley breaks down what went wrong and why he thinks the performance changes the outlook for the season. Dylan covers: Why the offense was the bigger failure, even though the defense gave up the big yardage Fame Ijeboi’s 195 yards and three touchdowns against his former team Drake Lindsey’s rough night and the play-calling that surrounded it Fleck’s decisions: the punt after a deep shot on 3rd-and-4, the lost challenge and timeout followed by a field goal anyway, and the 37-yard field goal while down 24 A game-by-game look at the schedule ahead and whether Minnesota has two more wins on it A fuller recap is coming Monday. For more Gophers coverage, visit gophersnation.com and sign up for 60% off a membership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota is 4-1 and has won three straight since the loss to Mississippi State, but a road night game at Ross-Ade Stadium against a Purdue team coming off a win over Illinois is exactly the kind of spot that gets favorites in trouble. In this episode, Dylan Callaghan-Croley breaks down Saturday’s 7:00 p.m. CT kickoff on BTN between Minnseota and Purdue. The matchups that decide the game: Purdue’s passing attack against Minnesota's secondary, third downs, and whether the Gophers’ offense can run on Purdue’s defense Series history, including Minnesota’s 4-7 record in West Lafayette since 2000 Then Dub Jellison of Blackandgold.com joins to talk about Purdue’s offense, the defense at home, and what Minnesota should worry about. He gives his pick, and Dylan closes with his own. Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m. CT, Ross-Ade Stadium. TV: BTN. Radio: KFAN 100.3 FM and the Gopher Radio Network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Final grades for Minnesota's win over Michigan, a quick look at Purdue, and this week's bowl projections. Dylan grades the offense, defense, special teams, and coaching, and makes the case that Fleck should have gone for two in the fourth quarter. Plus, where seven different outlets have the Gophers landing in December, and a quick hoops note on the Columbus Dispatch's Big Ten men's basketball preseason poll. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:15 Final grades for the Michigan win 6:06 Purdue preview (Saturday, 7 p.m. CT, Big Ten Network) 8:29 Bowl projections roundup 10:21 Men's basketball: Columbus Dispatch Big Ten preseason poll 12:10 Gophers Nation updates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota just beat Michigan at home for the first time since 1977, and the Little Brown Jug stays in the Twin Cities. Dylan Callaghan-Croley of Gophers Nation breaks down everything. What we'll cover: The defense holding Michigan to 180 yards and 2.8 yards per carry Danny Collins' back-to-back excellent games Drake Lindsay's two interceptions, including the pick-six, and how Minnesota still won The second-half turnover swing: Marsh's muffed punt, and interceptions by Aydan West and Zach Harden TJ Thomas, Darius Taylor, and the offense Greg Harbaugh Jr.'s play calling, and Fleck's decisions on the extra point and the late timeout What the win means for the season, and a look ahead to Purdue Join the conversation: Drop your game ball, your biggest surprise, and your questions in the live chat. We'll get to as many as we can. Support Gophers Nation: Subscribe at gophersnation.com for 60% off your first year Shop Minnesota gear at nil.store/minnesota and use code GOPHERSNATION15 for 15% off your order Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next show. JOIN Gophers Nation: https://tinyurl.com/GNPromo FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MinnesotaOn3 FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MinnesotaOn3 LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota is going for its first home win over Michigan since 1977. In this Friday preview of Bleav in Minnesota, Dylan Callaghan-Croley of Gophers Nation breaks down both injury reports, including the loss of center Ashton Beers and left guard Jaden Ball, and the matchups that will decide Saturday's game: Bryce Underwood against the Gophers' front six, and Drake Lindsay against Jay Hill's defense. He also gives his spread and score pick, plus a prediction from staff writer Maguire Doyle. Sign up at Gophers Nation for 60% off your first year, and use code GOPHERSNATION15 at nil.store/minnesota for 15% off Minnesota merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to ⁨@GophersNation⁩ Minnesota is chasing its first home win over Michigan since 1977. In this episode, Dylan breaks down the three keys that could get the Gophers there on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium (11 a.m. CT, Fox, with Big Noon Kickoff live from campus at 9 a.m.). In this episode: Kickoff info, Big Noon Kickoff's first trip to Minnesota, and where the betting lines stand Why Michigan looks a lot like the Washington team Minnesota just beat The Little Brown Jug history and what a win would mean for the Gophers' season Michigan's 3-1 start and why the offense hasn't been explosive Key 1: Pressure Bryce Underwood and keep him in the pocket Key 2: Win the trenches defensively Key 3: Get Drake Lindsay into a rhythm early The two numbers to track on Saturday Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:07 Game info, Big Noon Kickoff, and the odds 3:09 Why Minnesota keeps this one close 4:57 Little Brown Jug history and what a win means 7:24 Michigan's season so far 8:07 The Wolverines' run game 11:22 Key 1: Pressure Bryce Underwood 14:38 Key 2: Win the trenches 20:28 Key 3: Drake Lindsay's rhythm 27:24 The two numbers to watch 28:38 Season outlook and wrap-up Subscribe to Gophers Nation for full Minnesota coverage. Get 60% off your first year, and use code GOPHERSNATION15 for 15% off Minnesota gear at nil.store/minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dylan Callaghan-Croley discusses the season ending injury to Minnesota starting center Ashton Beers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Big Ten opener week, and Minnesota (2-1) travels to Husky Stadium to take on an undefeated Washington team (3-0) that entered the season as a Big Ten dark horse. On this Thursday preview episode of Bleav in Minnesota, Dylan Callaghan-Croley of Gophers Nation dives deep into Saturday's matchup. Inside this episode: a full statistical breakdown of both teams, a look at Washington DC Ryan Walters' scheme and history against P.J. Fleck-coached offenses, where Minnesota's passing attack can exploit Washington's secondary, a full scouting report on Demond Williams Jr. and Washington's top receiving weapons, and the hidden-yardage factors — penalties, special teams, and turnovers — that could decide a game closer than the spread suggests. Plus, a full injury report breakdown for both Minnesota and Washington heading into Saturday night's 10 p.m. CT kickoff on FOX. Follow for daily Gophers coverage, and visit Gophers Nation for premium recruiting intel, film breakdowns, and in-depth Minnesota athletics coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

a true building block for the run game or a flash in the pan? Dylan breaks down final thoughts on the Akron win, recaps P.J. Fleck's Monday press conference (Husky Stadium, Demond Williams Jr., Joey Gerlach's big month), digs into three weeks of advanced PFF metrics on both sides of the ball, and previews Saturday's Big Ten opener at Washington. Plus: Minnesota and Michigan are set for Week 5 on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff. Get insider Gophers coverage for just $1 your first week, then $59.99/year — includes access to Gophers Nation, On3/Rivals, AND a free year of The Athletic. Head to gophersnation.com to sign up. Gear up for gameday — 15% off at nil.store with code GOPHERSNATION15 Subscribe for more Golden Gophers coverage all season long Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:43 – Gophers Nation subscription deal ($1 first week / $59.99 year) 1:57 – NIL Store promo code (GOPHERSNATION15) 2:36 – Show preview 2:52 – Final thoughts on the Akron win 8:21 – P.J. Fleck Monday press conference recap 15:52 – Advanced stats & metrics (PFF): passing, rushing, receiving, O-line, defense 27:36 – Early thoughts on Washington 32:32 – Minnesota-Michigan Week 5 Big Noon Kickoff news Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.