Birmingham Bowl Faces Challenges: Appalachian State Accepts Invitation, High-Profile Teams DeclineThe Birmingham Bowl faced difficulties in finding a second team to play against Georgia Southern. After several rejections, Appalachian State accepted the invitation, setting up a rematch of a close Sun Belt Conference game. High-profile teams like Auburn, Florida State, and UCF declined the opportunity, leading to a public plea for a team. This situation reflects a growing trend in college football, where non-playoff bowl games are losing appeal due to players focusing on transfers and the College Football Playoff. Notre Dame also declined a bowl invitation, further fueling discussions about the future relevance of these games. Despite these changes, some believe high-profile teams should have embraced the chance to play in a bowl game close to home.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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