After a week off Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to cover some more global college football topics including PJ Fleck and the Gophers continuing to recruit the entire state of Minnesota, North Dakota State moving up to FBS and the Mountain West Conference (they think it's great), the rumored College Football Playoff Plan by the Big Ten and some eye-opening stories from the old Nebraska Athletic Director in a new book that is coming out. 

After a week off Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to cover some more global college football topics including PJ Fleck and the Gophers continuing to recruit the entire state of Minnesota, North Dakota State moving up to FBS and the Mountain West Conference (they think it's great), the rumored College Football Playoff Plan by the Big Ten and some eye-opening stories from the old Nebraska Athletic Director in a new book that is coming out.&nbsp;

Ryan Burns, Chip Scoggins and Justin Gaard join forces to discuss all things college football. From the Gophers to the national scene these guys have what you need for your college football fix!

Pair and a Spare Podcast

Pair and a Spare February 25, 2026: Outstate Recruiting, NDSU Moves Up, CFP

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back on the podcast and give their thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby Saga for the first time. They also discuss The Barn naming rights, some interesting summer recruiting news with a familiar name to Gopher fans (and podcast fans!).

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back on the podcast and give their thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby Saga for the first time. They also discuss The Barn naming rights, some interesting summer recruiting news with a familiar name to Gopher fans (and podcast fans!).

Pair and a Spare Podcast June 18, 2026: Brendan Sorsby, The Barn, Summer Recruiting

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the Gophers first Summer Splash recruiting weekend, the Drake Lindsay Hype Train has left the station with 1st round draft speculation, and Chip reviews his sitdown with Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle now 10 years into the job at the U.

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the Gophers first Summer Splash recruiting weekend, the Drake Lindsay Hype Train has left the station with 1st round draft speculation, and Chip reviews his sitdown with Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle now 10 years into the job at the U.

Pair and a Spare Podcast June 2, 2026: Summer Splash, Drake Lindsay Draft, Chip With Mark Coyle

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are talking to another Gopher legend this week: Darrell Thompson! DT joins to talk about the work he has done post-football with Bolder Options (a youth mentorship program) and tells some incredible stories about being recruited by Lou Holtz, jumping right into stardom as a freshman and his time in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers. The guys also discuss who Darrell has enjoyed watching run the ball during his time as a broadcaster and what it was like sharing a broadcast booth with the legend Ray Christensen.

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are talking to another Gopher legend this week: Darrell Thompson! DT joins to talk about the work he has done post-football with Bolder Options (a youth mentorship program) and tells some incredible stories about being recruited by Lou Holtz, jumping right into stardom as a freshman and his time in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers. The guys also discuss who Darrell has enjoyed watching run the ball during his time as a broadcaster and what it was like sharing a broadcast booth with the legend Ray Christensen.

Pair and a Spare Podcast, May 26: Darrell Thompson!

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Pair and a Spare February 25, 2026: Outstate Recruiting, NDSU Moves Up, CFP

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