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Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith wouldn't say Wednesday if he's returning to Minnesota in 2026 for his final season, or entering the NFL Draft. He says he's focused on playing Wisconsin Saturday, and bringing Paul Bunyan's Axe back to Minneapolis.

Vikings players Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and Aaron Jones spoke to reporters after practice on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. The Vikings head to Seattle on Sunday at 4-7, having lost five of their last six games. The Seahawks are 8-3 and have won four of their past five.

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This week on the Bercich Breakdown, Vikings analyst Pete Bercich gives some insights into what Max Brosmer will bring to the Vikings if he does start this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, Pete discusses what surprises Brian Flores will have for former Viking quarterback Sam Darnold. Don’t forget to watch the game on FOX 9 this Sunday! Our coverage starts with GameDay Live then the game at 3:00 p.m. and we wrap it up with Vikings Post-Game Tonight at 10:35 p.m. All on FOX 9, your home of Vikings football.

Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look back at week 12 and provide a preview for the NFL's NFC North in week 13 as the Vikings take on former QB Sam Darnold in Seattle.

The H&H Podcast is back with another jam-packed episode breaking down a brutal weekend for Minnesota football. Starting in the NFL, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings offense struggled once again. Henry Lake argues that McCarthy isn’t showing enough growth on tape early in his career, while Ahmad Hicks pushes back, pointing out the offensive line issues and questionable play-calling that aren’t helping the rookie quarterback. The two dive into whether the Vikings can still salvage their season — or if the writing is already on the wall. Shifting to college football, the Gophers’ road woes continued with a fifth straight loss away from home, this time to Northwestern. Once projected as an 8–9 win team, Minnesota now needs to avoid a collapse against Wisconsin just to get above six wins. Lake and Hicks debate whether P.J. Fleck is truly elevating the program or if the Gophers are falling behind as the rest of the Big Ten raises its standard. On the hardwood, Anthony Edwards erupted for 43 points against the Kings—but in another loss to a sub-.500 opponent. Lake believes the Wolves are playing down to their competition, while Hicks sees it as a temporary rough patch as they continue to shape their identity. Tune in for a full breakdown across the Vikings, Gophers, and Timberwolves in this week’s episode of H&H.

Before the University of Minnesota football team played Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Gophers receiver Javon Tracy sat down with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim as part of the Gopher Pregame Show. Tracy went onto get four catches for 87 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-35 loss to the Wildcats.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters on Monday at TCO Performance Center and said quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol. He reported symptoms on the team's flight home from Green Bay Sunday night. If he can't play this week at the Seattle Seahawks, rookie Max Brosmer would be in line to get the start.

University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village after Saturday's 38-35 loss to Northwestern at Wrigley Field. The Gophers close out the regular season Saturday afternoon against rival Wisconsin in the annual battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. It will also be Senior Day at Huntington Bank Stadium.