Celebrities at Miami-Ole Miss: Michael Irvin, Cam Ward among fans expected to watch Fiesta Bowl

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• The former Division II star turned unlikely Ole Miss hero looked like the best player on the field in the Rebels’ Sugar Bowl upset of Georgia, and everyone wants to see what he has for an encore against a stellar Miami defense. Here’s a look at which celebrities are on hand for the Fiesta Bowl between Ole Miss and Miami. LIVE:Follow updates from Ole Miss vs.
• Miami in CFP semifinalsAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCelebrities at Ole Miss-MiamiThis section will be updated during the Fiesta Bowl. A slew of Miami alumni are expected on Thursday night, including honorary captains Michael Irvin and Edgerrin James:Michael Irvin and Edgerrin JamesIrvin and James are honorary captains for Miami on Thursday night. Cam WardWith the Tennessee Titans' season over, 2024 Heisman finalist Cam Ward is in the building for the Fiesta Bowl. Greg OlsenFormer Miami and NFL tight end is on hand to cheer on his alma mater.
• Olsen is set to call Sunday's playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers back on the east coast on Sunday. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhere is the Fiesta Bowl?The Fiesta Bowl is annually played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
• The venue is also home to the NFL's Arizona Cardinals. Since the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams, the Fiesta Bowl is perennially a playoff game.
• Before expansion, the Fiesta Bowl was part of a three-year rotation of New Year's 6 bowl games that would host playoff games. Plenty of celebrities made the trip to support Miami in College Station and in Dallas, so at least a few are expected to be on hand to watch the Hurricanes face Ole Miss out west. MORE: Has Ole Miss ever won a national champioship?