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6/5/6 BAYLOR (11-1, 8-1) vs. 15/15/15 UCF (11-1, 8-0) Jan. 1, 2013 | 7:30 p.m. CT/6:30 p.m. MT Glendale, Ariz. | University of Phoenix Stadium (73,000) TV: ESPN |
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Tostitos Fiesta Bowl preview: UCF Knights vs. Baylor Bears - ESPN
Baylor and Central Florida both opened the season outside the top 25, but that doesn’t mean much now. Both programs earned their first BCS bowl bids, and while Wednesday night's Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) matchup may not have the same box-office cachet as some of the other big bowls, it’s an intriguing matchup.
10 reasons the Baylor Bears can win the Fiesta Bowl - ESPN
A near-perfect 2013 season can get even better for No. 6 Baylor with a victory over No. 15 UCF in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
Fiesta Bowl roundtable: Baylor-UCF - ESPN
David Hale, who is in Arizona covering the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, and Big 12 reporter Jake Trotter break down the storylines in Wednesday night's matchup featuring Baylor and Central Florida:
Top stats to know: Baylor vs. UCF - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN
One of the neat things about the Baylor-UCF matchup in tonight’s Fiesta Bowl (8:30 pm ET) is that it pits two teams who wouldn’t have been thought to be in this game when the season began.
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Inside Baylor Sports: Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Preview - 1-on-1 with Art Briles
Baylor-UCF Fiesta Bowl game preview - College Football - Andy Staples - SI.com
Fiesta Bowl preview: Bryce Petty and Baylor prepare to face Blake Bortles and UCF on New Year's Day.
Run under Briles 'one of greatest turnarounds in college football history,' Baylor AD says | Dallas Morning News
Like most forward-thinking athletic directors, Baylor’s Ian McCaw doesn’t spend much time thinking about the past. Occasionally, it’s unavoidable, as a reminder of how far the school’s football program has come in the last six seasons since hiring Art Briles.
Baylor’s history in major bowl games - WacoTrib.com: Baylor Bears Football
Baylor will play in its fifth major bowl in school history when it faces Central Florida at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1 in Glendale, Ariz. Here is a synopsis of Baylor’s first four appearances in major bowls:
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A few years ago, Kendal Briles sent Facebook friend requests to prospective recruits knowing that expressing Baylor’s interest might be a futile practice.
A primer on UCF traditions, program - WacoTrib.com: Baylor Bears Football
When asked about the University of Central Florida, their Fiesta Bowl foe, Baylor’s players have had nothing but nice things to say.
Bears won’t consider mission complete without 1st BCS victory - WacoTrib.com: Baylor Bears Football
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Baylor’s Big 12 championship is in the bag, the 11 wins are a school record, and the team’s week leading up to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl has been a blast.
Briles not buying favorite role vs. UCF QB, defense - WacoTrib.com: Baylor Bears Football
With its off-the-charts offense and dramatically improved defense, Baylor will come into the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl as an overwhelming favorite over Central Florida.
How the Bears match up with Central Florida - WacoTrib.com: Baylor Bears Football
While UCF has some game, the Knights probably haven’t played a team that matches Baylor’s team speed.
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The Bears can post their highest poll finish in school history by winning the Fiesta Bowl.
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It's @FiestaBowl Game Day, Baylor Nation. Bears looking for 8th win vs. AP Top 25 team since 2011. #SicUCF pic.twitter.com/5zdrPMUnBZ
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) January 1, 2014
I'll be rooting for Barbara Bush's full recovery while she's rooting for Baylor today. All my best to her and @GeorgeHWBush.
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) January 1, 2014
For all Bears that've been hibernating since August, this is what you missed this season ( #Baylor Recap/Hype video): http://t.co/PDf7lB4LTW
— Ted Harrison (@tedvid) January 1, 2014
@steveHBparsons Probably Baylor by a good amount, but UCF is sneaky good and resilient this year
— Smart Football (@smartfootball) January 1, 2014
Here are the NFL Draft prospects to keep an eye on during the Fiesta Bowl between Baylor and UCF: http://t.co/gtPBMHUHlm
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) January 1, 2014
The Green Pill or the Gold Pill? #tough #fast #Baylor pic.twitter.com/ktAchi4AAp
— Mark Carroll (@atxtraveler) January 1, 2014
Fans gathering for Baylor pep rally in Phoenix!! #Baylornation #SicUCF pic.twitter.com/B2yP2muoNl
— BaylorBears Football (@BaylorGangFB) December 31, 2013