Fiesta Bowl
At a glance
Most appearances since 2003
Ohio State5 games · 3-2
Boise State3 games · 2-1
Oregon3 games · 2-1
Notre Dame3 games · 0-3
Oklahoma State2 games · 2-0
Oklahoma2 games · 1-1
TCU2 games · 1-1
UCF2 games · 1-1
Every Fiesta Bowl result since 2003
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025CFP semifinal | Miami | 31-27 | Ole Miss |
| 2024CFP quarterfinal | Penn State | 31-14 | Boise State |
| 2023 | Oregon | 45-6 | Liberty |
| 2022CFP semifinal | TCU | 51-45 | Michigan |
| 2021 | Oklahoma State | 37-35 | Notre Dame |
| 2020 | Iowa State | 34-17 | Oregon |
| 2019CFP semifinal | Clemson | 29-23 | Ohio State |
| 2018 | LSU | 40-32 | UCF |
| 2015 | Ohio State | 44-28 | Notre Dame |
| 2013 | UCF | 52-42 | Baylor |
| 2012 | Oregon | 35-17 | Kansas State |
| 2011 | Oklahoma State | 41-38 | Stanford |
| 2010 | Oklahoma | 48-20 | UConn |
| 2009 | Boise State | 17-10 | TCU |
| 2008 | Texas | 24-21 | Ohio State |
| 2006 | Boise State | 43-42 | Oklahoma |
| 2005 | Ohio State | 34-20 | Notre Dame |
| 2004 | Utah | 35-7 | Pittsburgh |
| 2003 | Ohio State | 35-28 | Kansas State |
American Conference teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Fiesta Bowl?
Miami beat Ole Miss 31-27 in the 2025 Fiesta Bowl (CFP semifinal), played January 8, 2026 at State Farm Stadium.
How has the American Conference done in the Fiesta Bowl?
American Conference teams are 1-1 in the Fiesta Bowl since 2003, across 2 games involving a member.
Which team has played in the Fiesta Bowl the most?
Ohio State has played in the Fiesta Bowl 5 times since 2003, winning 3.