1953 Rose Bowl

This game featured the fewest points scored in a Rose Bowl since the 0–0 tie in 1922.

As of 2020, this game still stands as the second-fewest points ever scored in a Rose Bowl, and the fewest scored since the Rose Bowl started pairing the Big Ten and West (PCC/AAWU) champions for the game.

The next time these two teams met in a Rose Bowl (1963), they combined to break the record for the most points ever scored in the game.

Future Heisman Trophy winner, Wisconsin running back/linebacker Alan Ameche, finished the game with 133 rushing yards on 28 carries.

Bukich and Ameche have subsequently been inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame.