The Minnesota Gophers beat New Mexico in the 2025 Rate Bowl by a final of 20-17. P.J. Fleck is now 7-0 in bowl games at the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Gophers finish the season with at least 8 wins for the fourth time in five years. The Minnesota Gophers were led offensively by Jalen Smith who had 6 catches for 64 yards with two great TD receptions. In postgame, star defensive lineman Anthony Smith announced that he is returning to the Minnesota Gophers in 2026.

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Minnesota Timberwolves and Devner Nuggets throw haymakers on Christmas Day; Timberwolves struggle to keep up at the end against Denver; More insight on Kevin Garnett’s return to the Timberwolves and more feedback on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.

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Judd and AJ gather for a Boxing Day discussion about Quinn Hughes now 6 games into his Minnesota Wild tenure. Is he fully integrated yet or will it take more time? What will things look like once he builds more chemistry with teammates? Is there a case to put Brock Faber on top power play unit with him? Plus more!

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Judd, Jessi, and AJ discuss the potential of the Minnesota Wild trading for Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly and if he'd be worth the price tag. What did he show in the game against Minnesota on Tuesday? Is the price something Bill Guerin would pay? Plus talk on special teams, the Wild's upcoming road trip, and more!

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is OUT for the Lions game with a hairline fracture on his hand; When did the injury happen to the Vikings QB; Vikings turn to Max Brosmer as the starting quarterback and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!

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The Minnesota Gophers will look to move to 7-0 under P.J. Fleck in bowl games on Friday when they take on the New Mexico Lobos in the Rate Bowl. Who will win the game and why? What matchups favor the Minnesota Gophers and what matchups are a cause for concern? Thor Nystrom and Ross Brendel preview the game, look at Gophers in the pros and provide some thoughts on the college football playoff.

1:30 – Thor says the wrong team is favored. It should be New Mexico.

4:00 – Why New Mexico can win.

7:30 – Logan Loya may have a say if the Gophers win.

10:15 – Matchups that favor the Minnesota Gophers and matchups that are a cause for concern

17:35 – The Rate Bowl could be a very close game

21:00 – What Gopher exceeded expectations and who didn’t meet them in 2025?

23:53 – Darius Taylor should return to school and wait on the NFL.

28:55 – Thoughts on optouts and transfers.

37:10 – College football playoff talk

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Minnesota Vikings have ZERO Pro Bowlers for 2025 season; Why this disappointing for the Vikings; Plus statements on the Minnesota Twins fan base being miserable and more on a Statements edition of Mackey & Judd.

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Reusse , aka Mr. Puck, starts out by talking hockey, but then gets into what has happened with J.J. McCarthy in a season that was once filled with expectations.

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