Notre Dame snubbed from CFP, skips bowl game ✅ The case for Notre Dame “getting ahead” Bowl games have become less valuable for some student-athletes. For many players, particularly those likely to enter the NFL Draft, a mid-tier bowl tied up with little exposure, minimal payoff, and a real risk of injury. In recent years, it’s become more common for individual players to opt out of bowl games to begin draft preparation or avoid unnecessary contact. Notre Dame has a high num