The 1942 edition of the Sugar Bowl featured the Missouri Tigers and the Fordham Rams.
[4][5] Those who watched the game were concerned by the entry of the United States into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor, which had occurred less than four weeks earlier.
During the first quarter, a blocked Tigers punt, turned back by Fordham tackle Alex Santilli, led to a two-point safety being scored by defensive end Stanley Ritinski.
Nearly a touchdown, the referee ruled that the ball was not under control until after Ritinski slid over the end line.
[6] Fordham also won the game without a single forward pass completion; their total yardage was 137 yards, all gained on the ground.