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1952 Rose Bowl
38th Rose Bowl Game
1 2 3 4 Total
Illinois 6 0 7 27 40
Stanford 7 0 0 0 7
Date January 1, 1952
Season 1951
Stadium Rose Bowl
Location Pasadena, California
Attendance 96,825
Rose Bowl
 < 1951  1953

The 1952 Rose Bowl was the first nationally televised college football game. Stanford led Illinois 7 to 6 on a Harry Hugasian touchdown until late in the third quarter. Illinois then scored 34 consecutive points including 27 points in the 4th quarter to defeat Stanford 40 to 7.[1] Illinois running back Bill Tate rushed for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns[2] leading Illinois to 434 yards of total offense. All-American Johnny Karas rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown for Illinois. It was the second Rose Bowl win for Illinois coach Ray Eliot.

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