1945 Rose Bowl

1945 Rose Bowl
31st Rose Bowl Game
Tennessee Volunteers USC Trojans
(7–0–1) (7–0–2)
SEC PCC
0 25
Head coach: 
John Barnhill		 Head coach: 
Jeff Cravath
AP
12
AP
7
1234 Total
Tennessee 0000 0
USC 66013 25
DateJanuary 1, 1945
Season1944
StadiumRose Bowl
LocationPasadena, California
FavoriteUSC by 17 points[1]
RefereeJ.J. Lynch (SEC;
split crew: SEC, Pacific Coast)[2]
Attendance91,000
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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

  1. ^ "Trojans big favorite in Roses game". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. January 1, 1945. p. 15.
  2. ^ "Trojans overpower Tennessee, 25-0". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. United Press. January 2, 1945. p. 12.
  3. ^ Rose Bowl Game Timeline, Tournament of Roses
  4. ^ "Trojans thump Tennessee 25-0". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). United Press. January 2, 1945. p. 2.
  5. ^ "Southern California Wallops Tennessee in Rose Bowl, 25-0". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. January 2, 1945. p. 3.
  6. ^ "Vols fight hard in defeat as Trojans score 25-0 win". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. January 2, 1945. p. 18.
  7. ^ Walsh, Christopher J. (July 18, 2006). Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. Taylor Trade Publishing. ISBN 9781461734772.
  8. ^ "Every Rose Bowl game ever played: A brief look at 99 glorious games". Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  9. ^ Possemato, Paul M.; Johnston, William J.; Johnston, D. Michael (May 2008). Heroes and Teachers. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781434372994.


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