Fiesta Bowl

Fiesta Bowl (1971- )

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The Fiesta Bowl (the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl is the full official name of this annual game) is an American college football bowl game played annually at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Between its origination in 1971 and 2006, the game was hosted in Tempe, Arizona at Sun Devil Stadium. Sponsored by obstacle racing series BattleFrog, as of January, 2016 it is officially known as the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl. Vizio served as the title sponsor for the 2014 game. From 1996 until 2014, Frito-Lay was the bowl's title sponsor through its Tostitos tortilla chip brand. Previous sponsors included Sunkist and IBM.

In 1998, the Fiesta Bowl became part of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), and before 2006 every four years (most recently in 2010) was the designee for the national championship game. Beginning with the 2014 season, Fiesta Bowl became a member of College Football Playoff, hosting a semifinal game every three years, and all the teams playing in this bowl will be selected by the CFP Selection Committee.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 19:10 (210 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E552025 Fiesta Bowl: Ole Miss Rebels vs. Miami HurricanesJan 8, 2026
S01E542024 Fiesta Bowl: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Boise State BroncosDec 31, 2024
S01E532023 Fiesta Bowl: 23 Liberty Flames vs. 8 Oregon DucksJan 1, 2024
S01E522022 Fiesta Bowl: #3 TCU Horned Frogs (12-1) vs. #2 Michigan Wolverines (13-0)Dec 31, 2022
S01E512022 Fiesta Bowl: #5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1) vs. #9 Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-2)Jan 1, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Fiesta Bowl' first premiere?

'Fiesta Bowl' first premiered on December 27, 1971.

What teams played in the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl'?

The 1971 'Fiesta Bowl' featured the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Florida State Seminoles.

Where was the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl' played?

The 1971 'Fiesta Bowl' was played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

What was the final score of the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl'?

The Arizona State Sun Devils defeated the Florida State Seminoles with a score of 45-38 in the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl'.

Was the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl' a post-season game?

Yes, the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl' was a post-season game.

Which bowl game is 'Fiesta Bowl' comparable to at present time?

'Fiesta Bowl' is seen as one of the New Year's Six bowl games today.

What was the overall record of the Florida State Seminoles going into the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl'?

The Florida State Seminoles held a record of 6-4 prior to the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl'.

Had the Arizona State Sun Devils previously won a 'Fiesta Bowl' prior to 1971?

No, the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl' was the first time that the Arizona State Sun Devils had won the game.

Who was the Most Valuable Player of the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl'?

Woody Green, who was a running back for the Arizona State Sun Devils, was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl'.

In what quarter was the 1971 'Fiesta Bowl' tied?

The 1971 'Fiesta Bowl' was tied at 38-38 going into the fourth quarter.

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Also known as

  • PlayStation Fiesta Bowl (United States)
  • BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl (United States)
  • Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (United States)
  • Frito-Lay Fiesta Bowl (United States)

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