It's Fiesta Bowl Week: Here's a Primer with Everything You Need to Know Heading Up to the Game

By 11W Staff on December 22, 2019 at 7:45 am
Your 2019 Fiesta Bowl Primer
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It's officially Fiesta Bowl week.

Which means we're counting down to kickoff of the College Football Semifinal between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Clemson. Two loaded teams, both 13–0 on the year.

You'll want to stay dialed into Eleven Warriors for the most comprehensive Fiesta Bowl coverage around, but there's plenty more to take in and be a part of all week long in Phoenix.

Note: Unless specified, all times are Mountain Time Zone.

Sunday, December 22

2 p.m.  The Ohio State football team will arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Head coach Ryan Day will conduct a brief press conference upon arrival.

Monday, December 23

2 p.m.  Clemson practice window open to media (Saguaro High School).

3:45 p.m.  Ohio State player outreach at Dick's Sporting Goods (7000 E Mayo Blvd) benefiting Child Crisis Arizona.

Tuesday, December 24

8:30 a.m.  Clemson Tigers Press Conference (three offensive players and coordinator, along with three defensive players and coordinator).

9:45 a.m.  Ohio State Buckeyes Press Conference (three offensive players and coordinator, along with three defensive players and coordinator).

12:45 p.m.  Clemson practice window open to media (Saguaro High School).

1:20 p.m.  Ohio State practice window open to media (Notre Dame Prep High School).

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Wednesday, December 25

1:45 p.m.  Ohio State practice window open to media (Notre Dame Prep High School).

3:45 p.m.  Clemson player outreach at Saguaro High School benefiting Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Recipients.

Thursday, December 26

8:30 a.m.  Clemson Media Day featuring Dabo Swinney and all players.

9 a.m.  The Ohio State University Marching Band rehearsal (Coronado High School). Public welcome.

10 a.m.  Ohio State Media Day featuring Ryan Day and all players.

5 p.m.  Meet and Greet with Ohio State Alumni Club of Phoenix (Bottled Blonde in Scottsdale).

8:30 p.m.  The Ohio State University Marching Band performance at the Phoenix Zoo.

Friday, December 27

8:30 a.m.  Joint Head Coach Press Conference featuring Dabo Swinney and Ryan Day.

9 a.m.  ESPN press conference featuring Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit.

10 a.m.  The Ohio State University Marching Band rehearsal (Coronado High School). Public welcome.

Noon  Ohio State Alumni Association Fiest Bowl Buckeye Bash at Bottled Blonde in Scottsdale.

1 p.m.  Phoenix Zoo animal prediction where a Bornean orangutan will predict the winner of Saturday's game (clearly the highlight of the week).

Saturday, December 28

9 a.m.  Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade in Central Phoenix.

Noon  PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Fan Fest Pregame Party at the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium.

2 p.m.  Pregame Huddle with Ohio State at the Fiesta Bowl (Lawn B).

6 p.m.  Kickoff of the College Football Playoff Semifinal game between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Clemson.

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