What is rose bowl 1942?

The Rose Bowl game of 1942 was played on January 1, 1942, between the Oregon State Beavers and the Duke Blue Devils at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. The game was the 28th edition of the Rose Bowl and was won by Oregon State with a score of 20-16. It was the first-ever Rose Bowl victory for the Beavers and their second major bowl game appearance in history.

The game was significant as it was played during the peak of World War II, and both teams had to deal with player shortages due to the draft. Duke was without six of its top players, while Oregon State was missing seven of its starters. The game was also notable as it was the last Rose Bowl held before the United States entered the war. The game's attendance was 60,000, a significant drop from the previous years due to transportation restrictions and fear of air raids.

Oregon State was led by head coach Lon Stiner, who devised an innovative passing offense that allowed his team to come back from a two-touchdown deficit in the third quarter. The Beavers' defense, led by linebacker Johnny Kosderka, made several crucial stops to secure the victory.

The game was played at a time of uncertainty and fear, with the United States still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor less than a month earlier. It was a testament to the perseverance and resilience of both teams, who put on a thrilling game despite the challenges they faced.