1931 Rose Bowl

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
17th Rose Bowl Game
Alabama Crimson Tide Washington State Cougars (9–0) (9–0) SoCon PCC 24 0 Head coach:  Wallace Wade Head coach:  Babe Hollingbery
1 2 3 4 Total Alabama 0 21 3 0 24 Washington State 0 0 0 0 0
Date	January 1, 1931
Season	1930
Stadium	Rose Bowl
Location	Pasadena, California
MVP	John Campbell (QB) – Alabama
Favorite	Alabama, 2 to 1 odds^[1]
Referee	Bob Evans^[2]
Attendance	60,000
Rose Bowl  < 1930  1932 >

Alabama scored three touchdowns in the second quarter and shut out the Cougars, 24–0.^[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.

References

1. Kirksey, George (December 31, 1930). "Crimson Tide rules 2-1 favorites over Cougars". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 10.
2. "Alabama, Cougars meet today". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. January 1, 1931. p. 21.
3. "Second period drive gives Alabama 24 to 0 victory over Washington State in grid game". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. January 2, 1931. p. 12.
4. 2009 Kickoff Luncheon and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Induction program
5. Rose Bowl Game Timeline May 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Pasadena Tournament of Roses
6. Kirksey, George (January 2, 1931). "Crimson Tide impressive as Cougars lose Rose game". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 34.
7. "Alabama defeats Washington State, 24-0". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. United News. January 2, 1931. p. 12.

External links

• Official game program