USC 42 Wisconsin 37
Passing records are established as USC (10-0) gives Johnny McKay his first of five Rose Bowl victories against three defeats by outlasting Milt Bruhn's Wisconsin Badgers (8-1) in a 42-37 aerial show. Pete Beathard throws four touchdown passes for the Trojans while Ron VanderKelen of the Badgers completes 33 of 48 attempts. The long duel ends in hazy darkness as Wisconsin rallies from a 42-14 deficit. Pat Richter catches 11 of VanderKelen's passes. Hal Bedsole stands out as a Trojan receiver. Wisconsin outgains USC 486 to 367 in total yardage and 32-15 in first downs.