Gophers 101 — a Minnesota Gophers Podcast

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods & AJ Fredrickson wonder if we'll ever see a worse football game than what we saw in the Minnesota Vikings win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Can they still make the playoffs? Will Nick Mullens be able to lead the offense better than Josh Dobbs or Jaren Hall? Will Justin Jefferson be 100%? How will they play against the Cincinnati Bengals?...

The college football bowl season is now just days away! Here’s what you need to know about EVERY bowl game including the college football playoff with deep insight from college football fanatic and the founder of Gophers Guru, Daniel House . Ross Brendel provides his thoughts and the two make their predictions for every bowl game. Thanks to AJ Fredrickson from SKOR North for lending his voice tale...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods & AJ Fredrickson react to the Minnesota Vikings' decision to start Josh Dobbs against the Las Vegas Raiders! Is it the right move? Just how much will Justin Jefferson's return impact the offense? How will they ultimately play against Vegas? The guys also recap a perfect week for both the Timberwolves and Wild! Catch all this and more on...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer wonder what went wrong for the Minnesota Vikings against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football! Does the team need to make a QB change going into the bye week? The guys also celebrate the Timberwolves being 1st in the NBA Western Conference and analyze the Wild firing Dean Evason and hiring John Hynes. Catch these...

The Minnesota Vikings are now 6-6 after a brutal and ugly loss to the Chicago Bears. What’s next for the purple? Manny Hill weighs in. The Gophers finished the year 5-7 but are still headed to a bowl game… Ross Brendel explains why the Gophers should not apologize for the bid. PLUS, what is it like playing American football in Europe? We get an insider’s perspective with Matt Laur who spent last y...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson wish you a happy Thanksgiving while also recapping a tough loss for the Minnesota Vikings to the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Has Josh Dobbs come back to earth? How are our playoffs chances still we still looking? Will Justin Jefferson be back before the bye? How will they play against the Chicago Bears on M...

Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru preview the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup this Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Can the Gophers end their skid? Does a win over the Badger salvage the season at all? What are the odds the Gophers get run off the field? The boys also discuss the Vikings loss to the Broncos and offer their Thanksgiving hot takes. See Privac...

After another TOUGH loss it looks like the Gophers football team and program will need to do a lot of self-reflection in the upcoming offseason. Just what exactly went wrong at Purdue last weekend? Plus, a look ahead to Ohio State… Ross Brendel and Daniel House also kick the tires on the Josh Dobbs led Minnesota Vikings.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods & AJ Fredrickson get you caught up in the Josh Dobbs mania sweeping the nation! Just how far can he take the Minnesota Vikings? How has his mobility changed the offense? Is Danielle Hunter having the best season of his career? How will they play against the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football? Catch all this and more on the latest r...

Another Saturday at the bank and another BRUTAL gut punch for Gopher football fans! What went wrong and how can the Gophers avoid the same mistakes this upcoming weekend at Purdue? Join Ross and Daniel House from GophersGuru as they review and preview some Gophers football.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer recap a stunning victory for Joshua Dobbs and the Minnesota Vikings over the Atlanta Falcons! How was Dobbs able to be that good on such short notice? Will he be the starter for the rest of the season? What are his chances of being a long term option at QB? How will they play against the New Orleans Saints? Catch these...

Whether it’s hockey, basketball or football, St. Thomas continues to impress across the board in their transition from D3 to D1 athletics. Corbu Stathes is the voice of St. Thomas football and men’s basketball. He joined Ross to discuss the transition, his time with the Minnesota Golden Gophers and some other fun shenanigans, including, 5 Phil’er Questions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

The Gophers are 0-9 against Bret Bielema as a head coach. Will that change this Saturday? How about the play of Daniel Jackson?! Daniel House from Gophers Guru believes he’s one of the best Wide Receivers in the Big Ten. And just who will be the last team standing in the Big Ten West? Join host Ross Brendel on this latest edition of Minnesota Sports Chat!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson wonder what the Minnesota Vikings will do after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles...Can the team still compete for the rest of the season? What does this mean for the potential of Kirk re-signing in the offseason? Will Jaren Hall play well? What did we think of the Josh Dobbs trade? How will they play against the Atlanta F...

Does Kirk Cousins achilles injury make it more likely he’s back with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024? Can the team rally around Josh Dobbs or Jaren Hall? Plus, why do the Minnesota Timberwolves always blow BIG leads, and can the Minnesota Golden Gophers win the Big Ten West? KSTP Channel 5’s and SKOR North's Darren “Doogie” Wolfson joins Ross and Minnesota Sports Chat to discuss! See Privacy Policy...

Suddenly, somehow, and some way, the Gophers are back in the mix for the Big Ten West title after stunning Iowa in Iowa City! What’s next for the maroon and gold as they prepare for Michigan State? How do the Gophers use the Iowa victory to gain momentum heading towards November? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to break it all down!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods & AJ Fredrickson wish you a Happy Halloween as the Minnesota Vikings defeat the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football! Does this win change the trajectory of the Vikings' season? Is the passing game actually thriving without Justin Jefferson? Just how good is this offensive line? How will they play against the Green Bay Packers? ...

This seasons Minnesota Timberwolves team looks a lot like last years squad with the edition of some solid depth and bench moves. Can that be the difference this upcoming season? OR is it all on the big 5? Mitchell Hansen covers the Wolves for Canis Hoopus and the HITTING THE HARDWOOD podcast, he joined  Ross to preview the season.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

It has been almost 9,000 days since the Minnesota Gophers have beaten the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa. Can they FINALLY do it this weekend? What does the second half of the season look like for Minnesota? AND, if the Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers is it "game on" for the purple and competing in the NFC? Join host Ross Brendel and guest Daniel House to find out! See Privacy Policy at http...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer recap an ugly win for the Minnesota Vikings over the Chicago Bears. Did the Vikings gain any momentum? Did the offense look off without Justin Jefferson? Will Kirk Cousins waive his no-trade clause? How will they play versus the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football? Can they take advantage of injury issues in th...

The 2023 Minnesota Twins season has come to an end after losing to the Houston Astros in the ALDS round of the MLB playoffs. In the end, can we really be disappointed in the 2023 season? What does the Minnesota Twins rotation look like in 2024? Join Ross Brendel and Judd Zulgad from SKOR North as they put the 2023 Minnesota Twins season to bed. Oh yeah, and is it okay to be a Minnesota Vikings fan...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson wonder what the Minnesota Vikings are going to do now after falling to 1-4. Has the Justin Jefferson injury taken all the wind out of the sails? What players will be able to step up in his absence? Should the team consider selling assets already? How will they play against the Chicago Bears? The guys also say goodbye to...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods & AJ Fredrickson celebrate the Minnesota Vikings finally getting their first W! Is the defense turning a corner after a dominant performance? Who is going to emerge as the team's true WR2? How will they play against the Kansas City Swifties, uh I mean, Chiefs? The guys also commemorate the Twins finally winning not just a playoff game,...

The Minnesota Golden gophers are coming off a 35-24 win over Louisiana to get back above .500. What can they take from that win and apply to Michigan on Saturday night? Can the Gophers upset Michigan and grab the little brown jug for the first time since 2014?  Ross Brendel  and  Daniel House  from  Gopher Guru  discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

As the Minnesota Twins embark on the 2023 MLB playoffs and the Minnesota Vikings and Gophers prepare for the juggernauts that are the Kansas City Chiefs and Michigan Wolverines, Ross and Manny Hill (from SKOR North and Jazz88) offer one BIG thought on each team. Ross also quizzes Manny on the last Twins team to win a playoff game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...