1931 Rose Bowl
American college football game
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The 1931 Rose Bowl was the 17th Rose Bowl game, an American post-season college football game that was played on New Year's Day in Pasadena, California. It featured two undefeated teams, Alabama and Washington State.[3][4][5]
| 1931 Rose Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 17th Rose Bowl Game | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Date | January 1, 1931 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Season | 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stadium | Rose Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Pasadena, California | ||||||||||||||||||
| MVP | John Campbell (QB) â Alabama | ||||||||||||||||||
| Favorite | Alabama, 2 to 1 odds[1] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Referee | Bob Evans[2] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 60,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Alabama scored three touchdowns in the second quarter and shut out the Cougars, 24â0.[3][6]
Game notes
For a psychological stunt, the WSC Cougars dressed all in red (helmets, jerseys, pants, socks, and shoes),[3][7] according to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
