Oregon State 20 Duke 16
The Rose Bowl Game is moved to Duke University campus in a wartime precaution. Lon Stiner's Oregon State (7-2) is 20-16 winner over Duke (9-0) before 56,000 fans. Bob Dethman throws winning pass to Gene Gray. Steve Lach gains 129 yards on 11 carries for Duke and averages 47.3 yards with eight punts, but Oregon State's southpaw Don Durdan gets most of the cheers for his skillful performance, despite the fact he gains 54 yards and averages "only" 44.4 yards with eight punts.