I think the first bowl was after the 1970 season, vs Texas
by mkovac (2022-11-28 15:37:09)

In reply to: Ara's era, different AD's and presidents. A two-loss season.  posted by The Flash


ND did not accept bowl bids when I was there and I think it was the 1971 Cotton Bowl that ND appeared for the first time in the modern era. (link)




It was after '69 season, went to Cotton1, lost (1:08 left) *
by oldtownirish  (2022-11-28 15:45:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Confirmed. I was there. *
by domerfromkansas  (2022-11-28 18:16:43)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Thank you.
by mkovac  (2022-11-28 16:10:54)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I forgot about that one....conveniently.