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In this episode we sit down with Oregon State Head Coach Jonathan Smith. Smith served as quarterback in the 2001 Fiesta Bowl when the Beavers overpowered Notre Dame, 41-9. We talk about that Fiesta Bowl, the historic 2001 Oregon State team, what it is like being back at Oregon State, challenges he has faced this off-season, recount recruiting tales and more.

Oklahoma Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletic Programs Joe Castiglione and Texas Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte join the podcast ahead of the Red River Showdown. The two executives talk about their friendship, how they navigate the rivalry, best food at the Texas State Fair, entertaining stories about Toby Keith and Matthew McConaughey and more.

This episode we are joined by College Football Hall of Fame and North Carolina Head Coach, Mack Brown. Brown joins us to talk his return to coaching, his memories from Texas, what leadership means to him and reflects on his 2009 Fiesta Bowl victory.

Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith joins the Fiesta Bowl Football Focus Podcast to look back at his career path, his time spent on the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors, the state of college football and some of his favorite memories.

Former LSU Defensive End and 2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Defensive Player of the Game joins this week to talk about one of his best collegiate games, the process of getting drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, his thoughts on Arizona and his Coach Orgeron impression.

Our newest interview shares the story of 1990 Fiesta Bowl Offensive MVP Peter Tom Willis, who threw for a Fiesta Bowl record five TD passes in Florida State’s 41-17 win over Nebraska. The Seminoles beat eventual national champion Miami that year and finished the season ranked third. Willis talks about the game, coming to the Fiesta Bowl, playing Nebraska for the fourth time in five years and what he is up to now.