It would seem ND would be favored in all 3 of those match up
by Irish Warrior (2021-11-28 11:46:01)
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Would this be the first time in decades ND would be a favorite to win a major bowl game? When was the last time that happened?

Based on quick research, the last time was 1993 season...
by revressbo  (2021-11-28 12:47:44)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

the Jan. 1, 1994 Cotton Bowl against Texas A&M, which was also ND's last major bowl win.

Since then, ND has played in nine major bowls, was underdogs in all nine and ended up losing all nine:

Fiesta Bowl (1994 season vs. Colorado)
Orange Bowl (1995 season vs. FSU)
Fiesta Bowl (2000 season vs. Oregon State)
Fiesta Bowl (2005 season vs. Ohio State)
Sugar Bowl (2006 season vs. LSU)
BCS National Championship (2012 season vs. Alabama)
Fiesta Bowl (2015 season vs. Ohio State)
Cotton Bowl (2018 season vs. Clemson)
Rose Bowl (2020 season vs. Alabama)