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Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max

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Welcome to WCCO's Kickoff Countdown, your source for all things Viking and Gopher football! Each week, Mike Max previews the college and pro football matchups that matter in the upcoming weekend. Plus, we check in on the Packers and Badgers and go behind the headlines with stories you won't get anywhere else. What's at stake on game day? This is your ticket to action and insights all season long.

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Kickoff Countdown Week 2 15.08.2025 13:29

On this week's Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max sits down with Jim Nantz, sports commentating legend to talk legacy; Ren Clayton meets the Vikings and Patriots on the field skirmishing to train for the coming season; Hear about the Packer's close call with quarterback Jordan Love's injury and it's impact on the regular season, and more in this week's Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max. Learn more about yo...

Kickoff Countdown Week 2 - Jim Nantz Interview EXTRA 15.08.2025 9:01

CBS Sports host Jim Nantz talks with WCCO's Mike Max about special golf projects in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickoff Countdown Week 1 - Cris Carter EXTRA 08.08.2025 21:13

Mike Max interviews Cris Carter about his life and football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickoff Countdown Week 1 08.08.2025 12:36

The Vikings and Packers prepare for their preseason openers. Gophers star safety Koi Perich's expanding role and how NIL can create more power for players. Cris Carter opens up about battling addiction on his road to the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max 01.08.2025 2:25

A look ahead to professional and college football games of the week from WCCO-TV's Sports Director, Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices