Bob Momsen played at the guard and linebacker positions for the Ohio State Buckeyes while brother Tony played at the center and linebacker positions for the Michigan Wolverines.

[3][4] The Momsen brothers are most remembered for their role in the famed 1950 Snow Bowl game between Michigan and Ohio State.

[5] The game was played in a blizzard, with weather conditions so inclement that Michigan punted on first down for its first two plays from scrimmage, after concluding that the best strategy was to keep the slick ball on the other side of the field and in the hands of Ohio State.

With 47 seconds remaining in the first half, Tony Momsen blocked a Janowicz punt and fell on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.

[7] Bob Momsen later recalled, "Two brothers got more publicity for playing in a terrible football game than anyone ever deserves.