List of Fiesta Bowl broadcasters
Television network, play-by-play and color commentator(s) for the Fiesta Bowl. The Fiesta Bowl began in 1971, but was considered a “minor bowl” until the January 1, 1982 game between Penn State–USC. Since then, the Fiesta Bowl has been considered a major bowl.
Starting with the 2010-2011 season, ESPN will start airing the games, out bidding Fox for the rights to the games.
Television
Date |
Network |
Play-by-play |
Color commentator(s) |
Sideline reporter(s) |
Studio host |
Studio analyst(s) |
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January 4, 2010 |
Fox |
Sam Rosen |
Tim Ryan |
Chris Myers |
Chris Rose |
Eddie George and Jimmy Johnson |
January 5, 2009 |
Fox |
Matt Vasgersian |
Tim Ryan |
Chris Myers and Laura Okmin |
Chris Rose |
Eddie George, Barry Switzer and Jimmy Johnson |
January 2, 2008 |
Fox |
Matt Vasgersian |
Pat Haden and Terry Donahue |
Laura Okmin |
Chris Rose |
Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer |
January 1, 2007 |
Fox |
Thom Brennaman |
Barry Alvarez and Charles Davis |
Chris Myers |
Chris Rose |
Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer |
January 2, 2006 |
ABC |
Brent Musburger |
Gary Danielson |
Jack Arute |
John Saunders |
Craig James and Aaron Taylor |
January 1, 2005 |
ABC |
Brent Musburger |
Gary Danielson |
Lynn Swann |
John Saunders |
Craig James and Aaron Taylor |
January 2, 2004 |
ABC |
Tim Brant |
Ed Cunningham |
Sam Ryan |
John Saunders |
Terry Bowden and Craig James |
January 3, 2003 |
ABC |
Keith Jackson |
Dan Fouts |
Todd Harris and Lynn Swann |
John Saunders |
Terry Bowden |
January 1, 2002 |
ABC |
Brent Musburger |
Gary Danielson |
Jack Arute |
John Saunders |
Terry Bowden |
January 1, 2001 |
ABC |
Sean McDonough |
Ed Cunningham |
Leslie Gudel |
John Saunders |
Terry Bowden |
January 2, 2000 |
ABC |
Tim Brant |
Dean Blevins |
Leslie Gudel |
John Saunders |
Terry Bowden |
January 4, 1999 |
ABC |
Keith Jackson |
Bob Griese |
Lynn Swann |
John Saunders |
Todd Blackledge |
December 31, 1997 |
CBS |
Tim Brando |
Ed Cunningham |
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January 1, 1997 |
CBS |
Jim Nantz |
Terry Donahue |
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January 2, 1996 |
CBS |
Jim Nantz |
Terry Donahue |
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January 2, 1995 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Randy Cross |
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January 1, 1994 |
NBC |
Tom Hammond |
Cris Collinsworth |
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January 1, 1993 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Todd Christensen |
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January 1, 1992 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Todd Christensen |
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January 1, 1991 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Todd Christensen |
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January 1, 1990 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Merlin Olsen |
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January 2, 1989 |
NBC |
[...] Enberg |
Merlin Olsen |
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January 1, 1988 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Jimmy Cefalo |
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January 2, 1987 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Bob Griese and Jimmy Cefalo |
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January 1, 1986 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Sam Rutigliano |
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January 1, 1985 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Bob Griese |
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January 2, 1984 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Bob Griese |
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January 1, 1983 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Len Dawson |
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January 1, 1982 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Len Dawson |
Mike Haffner |
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December 26, 1980 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Len Dawson and Mike Haffner |
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December 25, 1979 |
NBC |
Charlie Jones |
Len Dawson |
Mike Haffner |
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December 25, 1978 |
NBC |
Curt Gowdy |
John Brodie and Mike Haffner |
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December 25, 1977 |
CBS |
Lindsey Nelson |
Tom Matte |
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December 25, 1976 |
CBS |
Lindsey Nelson |
Paul Hornung |
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December 26, 1975 |
CBS |
Pat Summerall |
Tom Brookshier |
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December 28, 1974 |
CBS |
Ray Scott |
Wayne Walker |
Phyllis George |
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December 21, 1973 |
Mizlou |
Ray Scott |
Wayne Walker |
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December 23, 1972 |
Hughes |
Lindsey Nelson |
Eddie Doucette |
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December 27, 1971 |
Mizlou |
Ray Scott |
Eddie Doucette |
Radio
Date |
Network |
Play-by-play |
Color commentator(s) |
Sideline reporter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January 4, 2010 |
ESPN Radio |
Brad Nessler |
Todd Blackledge |
Erin Andrews |
January 2, 2006 |
ESPN Radio |
Dave Pasch |
Rod Gilmore and Trevor Matich |
Stacey Dales-Schuman |
January 2, 2000 |
ESPN Radio |
Steve Levy |
Todd Christensen |
Holly Rowe |