MN Gophers

The Vikings host Detroit Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11:00 a.m. The Lions starting quarterback Mathew Stafford was placed on the reserve/Covid-19 list by the Lions Wednesday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Minnesota Vikings' yard sale was on hold this past week, but Jay and Dave expect the product to start moving after this weekend's game against the Packers.

The Gopher football team plays at Maryland Friday night at 6:30, pregame on WJON at 4:30. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Maryland isn't good despite having some good athletes. This is a good opportunity for the Gophers to get their first win of the year.

The NFL trade deadline is coming Tuesday November 3 and the Vikings would like to cut some payroll. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Vikings would trade tight end Kyle Rudolph or safety Harrison Smith to cut payroll if other teams would be interested.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Milton accounted for two touchdowns in an unflappable debut at quarterback for No. 18 Michigan, and the Wolverines trampled No. 21 Minnesota with 256 rushing yards in a 49-24 victory to open the virus-delayed season...

Gopher quarterback Tanner Morgan leads the 21st ranked Gophers into their season opener against #17 Michigan Saturday night at 6:30, pregame on WJON at 4:30. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Tanner Morgan has improved his stock from being a backup quarterback to where he is now as one of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten and a guy who could be a NFL quarterback some day.

The Twins were eliminated from the playoffs Wednesday after losing 3-1 in Game 2 of their Wildcard playoff series with Houston. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He said the 16-game postseason losing streak may have entered their minds and effected them in this series.

University of Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been cleared by the NCAA to rejoin the Gophers after previously deciding to sit out the season to prepare for the NFL Draft.

The Twins lost 6-2 to the White Sox in Chicago Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the pitching has been good enough but this team is built to put up lots of runs and they aren't doing that.

This week, Jay and Dave discuss the Big Ten's return to play, the Vikings' season-opening loss to the Packers, the Twins' playoff outlook and how much Jay would pay for a seat to this year's World Series.