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ST. PAUL, Minn.

A big weekend for Minnesota football fans

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Adrian Peterson, Connor Barwin
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) tries to turn upfield as Houston Texans' Connor Barwin (98) tackles him during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston.
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It's a big weekend for Minnesota football fans. Tonight in Houston, the University of Minnesota plays Texas Tech in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

And on Sunday the Vikings host the Green Bay Packers. If Minnesota wins that game they will make the playoffs.

Joining MPR's Cathy Wurzer with more is Howard Sinker, Digital Sports Editor for the Star Tribune.

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Adrian Peterson, Connor Barwin
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) tries to turn upfield as Houston Texans' Connor Barwin (98) tackles him during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston.
Patric Schneider/AP