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The Vikings are looking for a new Offensive Coordinator for the 6th time in 6 years after Gary Kubiak chose to retire from the position. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Kubiak's offense did what head coach Mike Zimmer wants it to.

There are a number of games on our airwaves Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from college hockey to NFL football. Here's a look at what to listen for this weekend.

Viking running back Dalvin Cook and rookie receiver Justin Jefferson were both named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster Monday. Cook is 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards with 1,484 and 15 rushing touchdowns to go along with 42 catches for 349 yards and 1 touchdown. Jefferson has 73 catches for 1,182 yards and 7 touchdowns so far this season.

After a lull in live sports on our stations Friday night, we will return strong with a number of games on our airwaves Saturday and Sunday. Here's a look at what to listen for this weekend.

The Vikings will host the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. The game can be heard on WJON.

The Vikings came from behind to defeat the Carolina Panthers at U.S. Bank Stadium 28-27. The Vikings outscored the Panthers 18-6 in the 4th quarter and went ahead on a Kirk Cousins to Chad Beebe 10-yard touchdown pass with :46 seconds left.

This week, Jay and Dave talk about college football's struggles with COVID, the Vikings' disappointing loss to the Cowboys and where they go from here and a lot more.

Minnesota will host the struggling Dallas Cowboys at US Bank Stadium Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3:25 on WJON.

This week on "Ovie and The Franchise," Dave and Jay break down the benefits and possible drawbacks of switching the Saints' affiliation from independent to affiliated baseball, Dalvin Cook's beast mode running the last two weeks, whether college football should even be playing and when (if?) the NHL will ever come back.

The Vikings will take on the Bears Monday night in Chicago. The game can be heard on AM 1240 and FM 95.3 WJON.