People | SportsNewser Fiesta Bowl Moved Up To Jan. 2 By Marcus Vanderberg on Aug. 22, 2011 - 4:20 PM With the NFL lockout resolved, the 2012 Fiesta Bowl has been moved up from Jan. 5 to Jan. 2. The BCS originally left the evening of Jan. 2 free in case the NFL had to push their season back due to the lockout. The Fiesta Bowl will ...