Bleav in Minnesota

Bleav in Minnesota is your go-to podcast for all things Golden Gophers, hosted by Dylan Callaghan-Croley, publisher of Gophers Nation. Covering football, basketball, and everything in between, Dylan delivers in-depth analysis, game previews, and insider updates on the University of Minnesota athletics scene. Whether you’re a die-hard Gopher or a Big Ten fan looking for smart, engaging coverage, this show has you covered.

  1. 5 days ago

    Monday Briefing: Monday Briefing: Mississippi State Fallout, Darius Taylor's Status & Early Akron Thoughts

    Minnesota dropped to 1-1 after an ugly Saturday showing against Mississippi State, and on this episode of Bleav in Minnesota, Gophers Nation publisher Dylan Callaghan-Croley digs into why this loss looked less like a bad week and more like the surfacing of two problems that have been building for multiple seasons. On defense, Dylan goes through the secondary's rough afternoon — including the safety room's struggles and what the PFF coverage numbers actually show — before zooming out to the bigger issue: since the start of last season, Minnesota has allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 67.1% of their passes. Against the three best quarterbacks the Gophers have faced in that span (Julian Sayin, Dante Moore and KaMario Taylor), that number climbs to a staggering 88.6%. Dylan makes the case that this isn't a talent problem — it's a schematic one, and one that has to get solved before Big Ten play arrives. On the other side of the ball, the run game gets the same treatment. Minnesota is averaging 3.63 yards per carry over its last 40 games, a stretch spanning three seasons and multiple offseasons of promised fixes. Dylan breaks down why that's so hard to square with the talent on the offensive line, what the pass protection numbers say by comparison, and why this has to improve for the Gophers to reach bowl eligibility. Dylan also digs into P.J. Fleck's Monday press conference, giving credit where it's due for the specificity and accountability in Fleck's answers — while pushing back on the postgame framing that leaned on the team's fight and refusal to quit. There's also injury news on Darius Taylor and Hayden Moore, early thoughts on Akron, and a look ahead at a Week 4 trip to Washington with a 10:00 p.m. CT kickoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 7 Sept

    Monday Briefing: Ryan Estrada is OUT | Minnesota Foootball vs Mississippi State Early Thoughts

    In our first Monday Briefing of the 2026 season, we close the book on Minnesota’s dominant 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois and break down the unfortunate season-ending leg injury to true freshman running back Ryan Estrada. Plus, we react to P.J. Fleck’s high praise for Mississippi State quarterback KaMario Taylor, assess the challenge of Jeff Lebby’s high-powered veer-and-shoot offense, and deliver our early first impressions ahead of Saturday’s CBS showdown at Huntington Bank Stadium. Topics covered in this episode: • Ryan Estrada Injury Update: Sources confirm to Gophers Nation that true freshman RB Ryan Estrada is out for the 2026 season. We break down the play, the impact on the depth chart behind Darius Taylor and T.J. Thomas, and what it means for Estrada's long-term development. • EIU Final Thoughts: Quick takeaways from a clean, efficient 59-7 win—taking care of business and staying healthy overall. • P.J. Fleck Presser Soundbite: Hear what Coach Fleck had to say about Mississippi State quarterback KaMario Taylor and why he considers him one of the most dynamic signal-callers the Gophers have prepared for. • Scouting Mississippi State: First impressions of Jeff Lebby’s lightning-fast veer-and-shoot offense, Taylor’s dual-threat NFL traits, the Bulldogs' speed at receiver (Anthony Evans III, Marquis Johnson, Zion Ragins), and early betting line/ESPN FPI movement. Subscribe to the channel and hit the bell for daily Minnesota Golden Gophers football coverage, recruiting scoops, film breakdowns, and podcast episodes! Read more at Gophers Nation: https://gophersnation.com Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: Bleav in Minnesota Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Bleav in Minnesota is your go-to podcast for all things Golden Gophers, hosted by Dylan Callaghan-Croley, publisher of Gophers Nation. Covering football, basketball, and everything in between, Dylan delivers in-depth analysis, game previews, and insider updates on the University of Minnesota athletics scene. Whether you’re a die-hard Gopher or a Big Ten fan looking for smart, engaging coverage, this show has you covered.

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