How Fiesta Bowl CEO sees dramatic change on college football landscape

The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, serving as a College Football Playoff semifinal, has concluded, with the focus now shifting to the national championship game in Miami on January 19. Erik Moses, CEO of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, discussed future challenges and changes in college football that could impact the Fiesta Bowl. Concerns include potential adjustments to the postseason schedule to avoid conflicts with the NFL playoffs, as proposed by University of Oregon coach Dan Lanning.

Moses highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation to attract new fans while sustaining the loyalty of existing ones. He emphasized the financial and community impact of the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona, urging continued support for the event.

Looking ahead, the Fiesta Bowl is preparing to host quarterfinal and semifinal games through 2032 and is actively involved in the bidding process to host future national championship games. The NFL's dominance in broadcast space remains a challenge for college football, and Moses suggested that changes to the transfer portal and scheduling could help the sport compete more effectively