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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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?
Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max is hosted by CBS News Minnesota. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Kickoff Countdown #20" (19 December 2025, 10 minutes), "Kickoff Countdown #19: Minnesota Vikings look to capitalize after a commanding win over Washington" (12 December 2025, 13 minutes), and "Kickoff Countdown Week 18 - Minnesota Vikings look to simplify offense in McCarthy's return" (5 December 2025, 13 minutes).
Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max's contact route on record: verified email.
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CBS News Minnesota hosts Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max, a news podcast with 30 episodes published.
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