Tyler Johnson was an all-decade B1G receiver. Bateman arguably had more athletic tools, Tyler had a better career. Don’t let Ron Johnson see this, but he might’ve been better than them both.
One of the games is crap. The other helps the calendar. Does anyone want to see NW state/Gophers? Or tOSU vs Grambling? Or Alabama vs ULM.
There is only downside for your team. Plus fans don’t want to pay and coaches don’t want to play.