Gopher Gridiron Radio

Minnesota is looking to snap a two game losing streak as Gopher football prepares to head to Happy Valley for a rivalry trophy showdown with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview the game ahead, as the Gophers look to complete their rivalry trophy collection and claim the Governor's Victory Bell. Will QB Drake Lindsey finally find his groove? Can Minnesota's defense contain Rocco Becht and fix their issues with explosive plays? The guys answer those questions, plus take a trip down memory lane to celebrate firsts for Minnesota signal callers of the past few decades.

Gopher football welcomes the 5th-ranked UCLA Bruins to Minneapolis just one week after falling just short of a top 5 road win against the Indiana Hoosiers. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview the matchup, from Minnesota's offensive struggles to the improving play of UCLA backup QB Ty Dieffenbach. Fans saw a flash of the old Darius Taylor in last week's game against the Hoosiers, is the Gophers' star running back gearing up for a November to remember?

Minnesota prepares for it's toughest test of the season as the Gopher football team hits the road to take on the 4th ranked Indiana Hoosiers. Can Minnesota knock off the defending national champions? Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview the matchup, from Indiana's stout defensive line to Burnsie's tin foil hat conspiracy theory about the game. Plus, the Gophers landed a commitment on Wednesday from late rising in-state running back Zack Shatek, and Ryan tells you everything you need to know about the Hastings, MN native.

It's Homecoming weekend as Gophers football looks to return from the bye week rejuvenated as the rival Iowa Hawkeyes come to Minneapolis to do battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview the Minnesota's week 8 game against a team that has vexed head coach PJ Fleck throughout his first 9 seasons in Dinkytown. Will Drake Lindsey exact revenge after the worst game of his career in Iowa City a season ago? Can the Gophers running game manage to get anything going against a stout Hawkeyes front seven? Is this the first time in almost 50 years that Minnesota will have possession of the Axe, the Jug, and the Pig simultaneously? The guys tackle it all, plus make their score predictions and grapple with an Iowa-themed trivia challenge.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.