Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max

About Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max

Welcome to WCCO's Kickoff Countdown, your source for all things Viking and Gopher football! Each week, Mike Max previews the college and pro football matchups that matter in the upcoming weekend. Plus, we check in on the Packers and Badgers and go behind the headlines with stories you won't get anywhere else. What's at stake on game day? This is your ticket to action and insights all season long.

Publisher

CBS News Minnesota

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Aug 2025

Latest episode

19 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Dec 2025

   Kickoff Countdown #20

   From hunting for hits on the football field, to a much different kind of hunting: how this city kid found his true calling. And a Vikings hall-of-famer creates his own kind of Canton, here in Minnesota. Plus, the Big Ticket is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   12 Dec 2025

   Kickoff Countdown #19: Minnesota Vikings look to capitalize after a commanding win over Washington

   The Vikings face the Cowboys in prime time Sunday, how will J.J. McCarthy fair? And, a St. Cloud native in the NFL prepares to suit-up against his hometown team. Plus, the former Viking QB who passed-on his gift for the game. Why can't St. Thomas offer football scholarships as a D-I team? Good Question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   5 Dec 2025

   Kickoff Countdown Week 18 - Minnesota Vikings look to simplify offense in McCarthy's return

   The Vikings look to build momentum in J.J. McCarthy's return. Plus, a group of former Albert Lea athletes relive the gridiron glory days visiting college football powerhouses around the country. And how a former Big 10 referee Mike Cannon is giving back to the next generation in Minnesota football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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