a true building block for the run game or a flash in the pan? Dylan breaks down final thoughts on the Akron win, recaps P.J. Fleck's Monday press conference (Husky Stadium, Demond Williams Jr., Joey Gerlach's big month), digs into three weeks of advanced PFF metrics on both sides of the ball, and previews Saturday's Big Ten opener at Washington. Plus: Minnesota and Michigan are set for Week 5 on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff.

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0:00 – Intro
0:43 – Gophers Nation subscription deal ($1 first week / $59.99 year)
1:57 – NIL Store promo code (GOPHERSNATION15)
2:36 – Show preview
2:52 – Final thoughts on the Akron win
8:21 – P.J. Fleck Monday press conference recap
15:52 – Advanced stats & metrics (PFF): passing, rushing, receiving, O-line, defense
27:36 – Early thoughts on Washington
32:32 – Minnesota-Michigan Week 5 Big Noon Kickoff news

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Minnesota beat Akron 41-7, but the run game managed just 37 yards on 18 carries through three quarters before a 154-yard fourth. Does that change the outlook for Big Ten play? Not for me.

On this Bleav in Minnesota instant takeaway, Dylan Callaghan-Croley breaks down the win and what it means heading into Washington:

Why the fourth-quarter surge doesn't erase three quarters of struggles
Greg Harbaugh Jr.'s play calling and why "they stacked the box" isn't enough against Akron

The passing game: Drake Lindsey, Javon Tracy, Noah Jennings, and the young tight ends

T.J. Thomas' 71-yard touchdown and why he needs more carries

Danny Collins' defense: the two-deep, Joey Gerlach's forced fumble, and the line's bounce-back

Special teams, penalties, and health coming out of Week 3
What to watch for in the Big Ten opener at Washington (Saturday, 10 p.m. CT)

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Dylan Callaghan-Croley discusses Minnesota's week three matchup against Akron. What he wants to see out of the Gophers and more.

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