| 1945 Rose Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 31st Rose Bowl Game | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Date | January 1, 1945 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Season | 1944 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stadium | Rose Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Pasadena, California | ||||||||||||||||||
| Favorite | USC by 17 points [1] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Referee | J.J. Lynch (
SEC; split crew: SEC, Pacific Coast) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 91,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
The 1945 Rose Bowl was the 31st edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Monday, January 1. [3] The USC Trojans of the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) defeated the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), 25–0. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
Game summary
The game was highlighted by a John Ferraro blocked punt, which was carried by Jim Callanan for a touchdown in the opening minutes of the game. Ferraro went on to become the president of the Los Angeles City Council.
Scoring
First quarter
- USC – Jim Callanan, 30-yard run (West kick missed)
Second quarter
- USC – Paul Salata, 22-yard pass from Hardy (West kick missed)
Third quarter
- No scoring
Fourth quarter
- USC – Jim Hardy, 9-yard run (West kick good)
- USC – Doug MacLachlan, 49-yard pass from Hardy (West kick missed)
References
- ^ "Trojans big favorite in Roses game". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. January 1, 1945. p. 15.
- ^ "Trojans overpower Tennessee, 25-0". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. United Press. January 2, 1945. p. 12.
- ^ Rose Bowl Game Timeline, Tournament of Roses
- ^ "Trojans thump Tennessee 25-0". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). United Press. January 2, 1945. p. 2.
- ^ "Southern California Wallops Tennessee in Rose Bowl, 25-0". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. January 2, 1945. p. 3.
- ^ "Vols fight hard in defeat as Trojans score 25-0 win". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. January 2, 1945. p. 18.
- ^ Walsh, Christopher J. (July 18, 2006). Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. Taylor Trade Publishing. ISBN 9781461734772.
- ^ "Every Rose Bowl game ever played: A brief look at 99 glorious games". Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ Possemato, Paul M.; Johnston, William J.; Johnston, D. Michael (May 2008). Heroes and Teachers. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781434372994.
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