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Notre Dame Football: 3 reasons to watch Fiesta Bowl vs. Oklahoma State

By Jacob Ellerbee

Nov 27, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /
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Notre Dame football and the Oklahoma State Cowboys are squaring off in the 2021 Fiesta Bowl. Here are three reasons why you need to tune in.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face off for the first time ever in the 2021 Fiesta Bowl.

Oklahoma State, the 2021 Big 12 runner-up, has posted a record of 11-2 this season and is currently ranked No. 9 in the country.

Notre Dame, with a record of 11-1 this season, is ranked No. 5 and came up just short of a return to the College Football Playoff.

We’re taking a look at three reasons why you should watch this exciting match-up at the 2021 Fiesta Bowl.

3. The Irish look to improve their Fiesta Bowl record

The Irish are certainly no strangers to the Fiesta Bowl, having made five previous appearances in the bowl all-time.

Notre Dame’s ability to win the Fiesta Bowl, however, has proved mostly fruitless over the years.

  • 2015: Lost 44-28 vs. Ohio State
  • 2005: Lost 34-20 vs. Ohio State
  • 2000: Lost 41-9 vs. Oregon State
  • 1994: Lost 41-24 vs. Colorado
  • 1988: Won 34-21 vs. West Virginia

Can the Irish break the Fiesta Bowl losing streak and get their first win since the 1988 season?

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