Pair and a Spare Podcast

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

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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.

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Pair and a Spare February 11, 2026: PJ Amendment, Big Budget Discussion Feb 11, 2026

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After a brief break Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the PJ Fleck contract amendment that was recently announced and then spent the rest of the episode taking a hard look at the Minnesota Athletic Department's latest fiscal year budget: How much do they spend on football? How much do they make on football? What do they do about lagging ticket sales at all venues, will their bets on basketball pay off?

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Pair and a Spare Podcast Januray, 29, 2026: Gopher Schedule, Naples Nuggets, Dabo Swinney Jan 29, 2026

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard jump in a little later this week to react to the Gopher schedule for next season which was released this week. The guys also discuss some comments from PJ Fleck and University President Rebecca Cunningham at the annual Gopher fan meeting in Naples, Florida. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had an epic press conference last week regarding tampering in the portal and the guys wonder if there aren't some penalties that come out of what he alleged...are there really any rules?

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Pair and a Spare Podcast January 20, 2026: Indiana Wins Title! Hoosier Lessons, SEC Problems, Limegrover is Back! Jan 20, 2026

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the awesome Championship Game between Indiana and Miami. The guys agree with the popular opinion that the Indiana ascension is the craziest in the history of the sport. What are the lessons every program (and school) can learn from Indiana? How does the SEC feel about the Big 10 winning 3 titles in a row? Finally, the guys discuss Matt Limegrover coming back to the Gophers as an assistant line coach.

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Pair and a Spare Podcast, January 2026: CFP Title Game, Indiana Ascension, Gophers Portal, Koi to Oregon Jan 13, 2026

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back and discuss the upcoming championship game between Indiana and Miami. The guys agree it feels like Indiana's title to lose and discuss how remarkable the Hoosier ascension has been and how they don't see any signs of it slowing down. Burnsie recaps Transfer Portal Season for the Gophers and how he thinks they did filling their needs compared to last year. Finally, the guys react to Koi Perich committing to Oregon out of the portal and discuss the fans reaction to Koi leaving.

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Pair and a Spare Podcast, January 2026: Koi Perich, Portal Updates, New Coaches, CFP Jan 06, 2026

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard usher in 2026 with a lively episode discussing the news that Koi Perich is hitting the transfer portal after two years at Minnesota. What led to this, where do they Koi will end up, how will the Gophers use the unexpected money now? Burnsie gives a transfer portal update on who the Gophers have committed (and at what positions). The guys then discuss the new position coaches with deep Minnesota ties before talking about the College Football Playoff semifinals and the fact that Indiana is two wins a way from a championship in football.

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Pair and a Spare Podcast, 2025: Rate Bowl Review, Anthony and Jalen Smith, Portal, Michigan Dec 31, 2025

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap the Gopher trip to Arizona. It was a dominant performance by Anthony Smith and a coming out party for Jalen Smith. The guys discuss the huge news that Anthony announced after the game he was coming back to the U next season. Portal needs, staff changes and Kyle Whittingham getting the Michigan job are also discussed as the show wraps up 2025.

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Pair and a Spare Podcast 2025, Rate Bowl Preview: New Mexico, Gophers Returning, Michigan, CFP Talk Dec 23, 2025

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Gaardsy is in Phoenix, Burnsie is on his way there later and Chip is happy to watch from home: The guys preview the Rate Bowl against New Mexico state, discuss how they think the Gophers will utilize Koi Perich this week as well as next season, talk about the latest on the Michigan coaching search and give their thoughts on the first week of CFP games.

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Pair and a Spare Podcast 2025, Week 16 Review: Michigan Mess, Drake Lindsay, Heisman Trophy Dec 16, 2025

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to react to the latest mess at Michigan with Sherrone Moore fired (and charged with crimes). Where does Michigan go from here? Drake Lindsay announced he will be back with the Gophers next season, what's the Gophers next move to build around him? The guys finish the show discussing their Heisman votes.

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Pair and a Spare Podcast 2025, Week 15 Review: CFP, Indiana, Rate Bowl, Bowl Rant Dec 09, 2025

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back with their reactions to the College Football Playoff field and the inevitable controversy and complaints surrounding it. The guys discuss the epic Big Ten Championship Game and give their thoughts on the unlikely story of the rise of Indiana football. Gaardsy has some thoughts on the bowl selection process that he had to get off his chest towards the end.

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