[1] United Press called the 1927 Rose Bowl "the football championship of America", and the game was considered the most exciting in the series up to that time.
Stanford's George Bogue missed an 18-yard field goal attempt in the first quarter, then threw a touchdown pass to Ed Walker and kicked the point after to put Stanford up, 7-0.
Stanford held that lead through most of the rest of the game, but in the final minutes, they were forced to punt on fourth down.
Frankie Wilton's kick was blocked, and Alabama took over 14 yards from goal.
Alabama running back Jimmy Johnson carried the ball in for the touchdown.