Memorable Matchups
This matchup saw the most points scored, by one team, in Fiesta Bowl history.
1996 Fiesta Bowl - Nebraska (62) vs. Florida (24)
According to the 2023-2024 Impact Numbers, over 1 million Arizonans were impacted, but how many benefitted from youth programming?
478,000+
Between the Hedges
University of Georgia "Bulldogs"
This coach has the most Fiesta Bowl wins.
Joe Paterno (Penn State)
6 - 1977, '80, '82, '87, '92, '97
This kicker, known for his colorful commentary, delivered with some clutch kicks to help the West Virginia Mountaineers to victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in 2008.
Pat McAfee
Why is it so quiet in here? This matchup saw a future Mr. Irrelevant lead his underdog team to victory.
2020 Fiesta Bowl - Iowa State vs Oregon.
This team has the worst Fiesta Bowl record, 0-4.
University of Miami (FL)
Tree, Academics, Axe
Stanford University "Cardinal"
The amount of charitable funds the Fiesta Bowl has donated to nonprofit organizations in the past 12 years
$28 Million
This dynamic WR, known for his memorable touchdown celebrations, was part of the Oregon State Beavers team that defeated Norte Dame in the 2001 Fiesta Bowl.
Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson
This team's pre-game outfits didn't help to intimidate their opponent and secure the win (or the ball) - they turned the ball over 7 times in this classic Fiesta Bowl matchup.
University of Miami Hurricanes (1987 vs Penn State)
The Fiesta Bowl Parade began in this year.
December 1972
Memorial, Skulls, "Sea of Red"
University of Nebraska "Cornhuskers"
The number of National championship games the Fiesta Bowl has hosted.
7
(1986, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2016)
This Ohio State Buckeye, a future Super Bowl MVP known for his clutch catches, helped lead his team to victory in 2004 and again in 2006.
Santonio Holmes
This Fiesta Bowl matchup featured the first BCS National Championship Game.
1998 - Tennessee v. Florida State, 23 - 16.
Before the name "Fiesta Bowl" was chosen, organizers considered naming it the "______ Bowl" to reflect Arizona’s heritage - a nod to one of the 5 C's.
Citrus Bowl
Folsom, Kordell, Ralphie
University of Colorado "Buffaloes"
The total number of title sponsors the Fiesta Bowl has had in its history.
7
One of the best running backs to ever play the game; he was held scoreless in the Fiesta Bowl against Penn State in 1982.
Marcus Allen
This Fiesta Bowl game featured the most future NFL players.
1987 Fiesta Bowl - Miami vs Penn State
(59 total - 32 for Miami, 27 for Penn State)
The Fiesta Bowl wasn't the first bowl game to be hosted in the state of Arizona, this bowl game, which debuted in 1948, was called this.
"Salad Bowl"
Nevada Reno, beat North Texas State 13-6 before 12,500 fans.
Royal, Godzillatron, Bevo
University of Texas at Austin "Longhorns"
2014 - Boise State Broncos, ranked 21
Defeated University of Arizona, 38-30
This two-sport athlete didn't win the 1997 Fiesta Bowl, but his play helped convince his coach to switch him from FB to RB, and allowed him to set both school and NCAA rushing records the following year.
Ricky Williams aka the "Texas Tornado"