I was wondering the same. Hall started firing on all cylinders, then they pulled him for most of the 3rd quarter. Davis had some nice runs, but they kept trying to throw simple passes over the middle...we all know the outcome.
So, you don't find the bowls entertaining? After all, that's all the games really are. If the players are having fun, as they should, why wouldn't you do the same as a fan?
Hence why so many are against ND making the playoffs. Everyone else is forced to play the best from their conference, but ND is able to sit idly by hoping for someone to lose.
The first quarter is the biggest key to this game. If they come out similar to what they did against VT, this team should continue to excel. The senior leaders have been waiting a long time for a moment like this, I have to imagine they will have the team ready.