Northwestern 20 California 14
Northwestern (7-2) launches a three-year dry spell by Lynn (Pappy) Waldorf's otherwise great California teams by pulling out a 20-14 victory. The Wildcats need a disputed touchdown by fullback Art Murakowski whose fumble while crossing the goal line is ruled a score despite photographic evidence to the contrary. California (10-0) is ahead 14-13 when it forces Bob Voights' Wildcats to punch 88 yards to score the winning touchdown by Ed Tunnicliff. Another Wildcat big gun is Frank Aschenbrenner along with Don Stonesifer and Casper Perricone. Future major league baseball star Jackie Jensen gives California its biggest moment by running 67 yards for a touchdown.