Notre Dame and Oregon State Face Off in Sun Bowl Amid Player Exodus

Both teams grapple with significant player absences in third bowl game meeting.

Notre Dame and Oregon State are both missing key players for the upcoming Sun Bowl.
Notre Dame's quarterback Sam Hartman and All-American tackle Joe Alt, among others, are preparing for the NFL draft.
Oregon State is down to their third QB, Ben Gulbranson, after D.J. Uiagalelei and backup Aidan Chiles entered the transfer portal.
Oregon State's running back Damien Martinez has returned from a suspension but will not play due to missed practice time.
This is the third meeting between Oregon State and Notre Dame in a bowl game, with Oregon State having won the previous two.