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.

UW Marching Band heading to the Rose Bowl