In December, I always get into the Christmas spirit. The holiday was always big in my house growing up and I loved all the traditions: trimming the tree, Christmas carols, a month’s worth of animated Christmas specials, and all the classics.
In the spirit of A Christmas Carol, and with a date with Notre Dame coming up in the desert after we ring in the new year, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to take a look back at the ghosts of Fiesta Bowls past — both the good and the bad.
1980: Curt Warner and Art Schlichter
In Ohio State’s first appearance in the desert, the Buckeyes led pre-Big Ten Penn State 19-10 at the half, but surrendered three unanswered touchdowns after the break and fell, 31-19.