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1945 Rose Bowl

The 1945 Rose Bowl was the 31st edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Monday, January 1. The USC Trojans of the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) defeated the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), 25–0.


The 1945 Rose Bowl was the 31st edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Monday, January 1. The USC Trojans of the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) defeated the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), 25–0.

The game was highlighted by a John Ferraro blocked punt, which was carried by Jim Callanan for a touchdown in the opening minutes of the game. Ferraro went on to become the president of the Los Angeles City Council.

  • USC – Jim Callanan, 30-yard run (West kick missed)

  • USC – Paul Salata, 22-yard pass from Hardy (West kick missed)

No scoring

  • USC – Jim Hardy, 9-yard run (West kick good)
  • USC – Doug MacLachlan, 49-yard pass from Hardy (West kick missed)
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