Bowls want "certainty" with regard to teams. That is why
by wpkirish (2022-11-28 14:13:20)

In reply to: I reject the notion that we needed a full tie-in for bowls  posted by garbageplate


there are tie ins for the middle of the pack teams from Big Conferences. They went and signed those deals so that year after year they could get a team from one of the BIG 5 even though other teams might be better.

Given that fact I dont see them wanting to sign an agreement to take ND in "down" years and then scramble for someone to replace us when we get a better offer.