Bleav in Minnesota

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.