Arizona fullback Hubert Oliver (44) romps in for Arizona's touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against Pittsburgh in the Fiesta Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., Dec. 25, 1979. Pittsburgh won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino spent much of Fiesta Bowl game against Arizona under pressure such as this, from defensive tackle Mike Robinson in the third quarter, but was able to withstand a surprisingly strong Arizona team, Dec. 25, 1979 in Tempe, Ariz. Pittsburgh won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Moulinet)
Associated PressDate: Dec. 25, 1979
Bowl: Fiesta Bowl
Location: Tempe, Ariz.
Opponent: Pittsburgh
Result: Pittsburgh 16, Arizona 10
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Here's a look at Arizona's bowl-game appearances since its first in 1921.
Arizona fullback Hubert Oliver (44) romps in for Arizona's touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against Pittsburgh in the Fiesta Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., Dec. 25, 1979. Pittsburgh won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino spent much of Fiesta Bowl game against Arizona under pressure such as this, from defensive tackle Mike Robinson in the third quarter, but was able to withstand a surprisingly strong Arizona team, Dec. 25, 1979 in Tempe, Ariz. Pittsburgh won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Moulinet)
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