College Football Teams Skip Bowls for Recruiting

09/12/2025 1 min
College Football Teams Skip Bowls for Recruiting

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College football teams are increasingly opting out of non-playoff bowl games, focusing on recruiting and the transfer portal instead. This trend, seen in teams like Notre Dame, Kansas State, and Iowa State, has sparked debate about the value of traditional bowl games. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning weighs in, noting the playoffs impact on other bowl games excitement. The transfer portal opening in January further incentivizes teams to prioritize recruiting over bowl game participation.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.