On this episode of Reider’s Block, host Sean Reider is joined by Ryan Burns, who covers Minnesota football for 247Sports, to preview the upcoming bowl matchup between the New Mexico Lobos and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.The conversation breaks down Minnesota’s 2025 season, including how the Gophers exceeded preseason expectations despite an up-and-down road performance, what has fueled their success at home, and how injuries impacted their offensive identity. Burns offers insight into Minnesota’s quarterback play, the challenges of their rushing attack, and why their defensive front has been one of the most disruptive units in the Big Ten.Reider and Burns also discuss key individual matchups to watch, how Minnesota approaches bowl games under its current staff, and what New Mexico must do to stay competitive against a physical Power Five opponent. The episode wraps with score predictions and expectations for a tightly contested bowl game in Phoenix.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#ReidersBlock#SeanReider#RyanBurns#CollegeFootball#BowlSeason#NewMexicoFootball#MinnesotaFootball#BigTenFootball#MountainWestFootball#CFBPreview#CollegeFootballPodcast#UNMLobos#MinnesotaGophers