College Football

In the latest episode of the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake dive into a familiar storyline: the Vikings’ ongoing offensive struggles. From inconsistent drives to missed opportunities, the guys break down why Minnesota’s offense continues to sputter — and why this weekend’s matchup against Green Bay is shaping up to be a must-win. They also tackle the growing backlash toward J.J. McCarthy after his 50% completion day in the Vikings’ 19–17 loss to the Bears. Hicks pushes back on the “bust” label being thrown around just five games into McCarthy’s career, arguing fans demand instant success that isn’t realistic for young players. Lake agrees, but says some criticism is fair — and that McCarthy still needs to elevate his play as the season begins slipping away. Shifting to college football, the Gophers dropped another matchup against a top-10 opponent, and once again they looked outmatched. Both Hicks and Lake acknowledge the strong culture P.J. Fleck has built, but say the program urgently needs signature wins. In today’s NIL-driven era, fans want more than competitive culture — they want results. On the hardwood, optimism is high. The Gopher women’s basketball team is undefeated and playing deep into their rotation. With a healthy Mara Braun and Dawn Plitzuweit entering year three, Hicks believes this squad is poised to break into the Top 25 and stay there. Lake adds that fans should jump on the bandwagon early for both the men’s and women’s teams, noting that success under Medved and Plitzuweit may be coming sooner than people think.

Before the University of Minnesota football team hit the west coast to face Oregon, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Gophers' defensive back Jai'Onte McMillan.

This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the University of Minnesota football team is coming off a 42-13 loss at Oregon to fall to 6-4 on the season, and 4-3 in Big Ten play, with two regular season games left. The Gophers face Northwestern this Saturday, at historic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson to recap the loss to the Ducks, and look ahead to facing the Wildcats. Wide receiver Jalen Smith also joins the show.

University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village. The Gophers are 6-4 on the season after a 42-13 loss at No. 8-ranked Oregon Friday night. This week, the Gophers face Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Fleck, who grew up near Chicago, talked about growing up a Cubs fan and playing at the historic venue.

This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the University of Minnesota football team is coming out of its second bye week of the season, and is on the road to face a top-10 team for the second time this season. The Gophers head to No. 10-ranked Oregon Friday night in a game you can watch on FOX 9. Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers analyst Ron Johnson to talk about the bye week, and preview the Ducks. Gophers' defensive lineman Jalen Logan-Redding also joins the show.

Before the Gophers faced Iowa at Kinnick Stadium, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Minnesota punter Tom Weston as part of the Gopher Pregame Show.

This week on the H & H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake are back breaking down the Vikings’ home loss to the Ravens — and this one gets heated. Who’s really to blame: the players or head coach Kevin O’Connell? Lake argues O’Connell failed to put his guys in position to win, while Hicks says it came down to bad luck and missed opportunities. Plus — the Gophers are massive 25.5-point underdogs heading into their showdown with the No. 10 Oregon Ducks. Both hosts agree it’s time for P.J. Fleck to finally deliver a big-time win — but they strongly disagree on what happens if he doesn’t. The Wolves are rolling again with Anthony Edwards back in the lineup, but can they really hang in the loaded Western Conference? And after the Dallas Mavericks fired GM Nico Harrison, Hicks and Lake debate the growing “win-now” culture in pro sports and whether teams are losing patience too fast. Tune in, comment your takes, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more Minnesota sports talk every week!

The University of Minnesota football team is back from its second bye week. Gophers coach P.J. Fleck met with reporters on Monday to talk about facing No. 7-ranked Oregon Friday night.

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck spent nearly five minutes Saturday night talking about his "Row the Boat" culture and hosting family and friends of Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel for their win over Michigan State.

Before the Gophers host Michigan State Saturday afternoon at Huntington Bank Stadium, University of Minnesota linebacker Matt Kingsbury sits down with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim as part of the Gopher Pregame Show.

This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the University of Minnesota football team is looking to bounce back from a 41-3 loss at Iowa. The Gophers host Michigan State on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, and can earn bowl eligibility with a victory. Coach Fleck joins Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson to look back at last week, and look ahead to the Spartans. Wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington also joins the show.

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck said Monday his team is moving on from a 41-3 loss at Iowa as they host Michigan State this Saturday.