Rose Bowl Game facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rose Bowl Game |
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| Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual | |
| "The Granddaddy of Them All" | |
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| Stadium | Rose Bowl |
| Location | Pasadena, California |
| Previous stadiums | Tournament Park (1902, 1916–1922) Duke Stadium (1942) |
| Previous locations | Durham, North Carolina (1942) |
| Operated | 1902, 1916–present |
| Conference tie-ins | Big Ten, Pac-12, CFP |
| Previous conference tie-ins | Pacific Coast, BCS |
| Payout | US$35 million/conference (As of 2016[update]) |
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (1902, 1916–1998)
AT&T (1999–2002) Sony/PlayStation 2 (2003) Citi (2004–2010) Vizio (2011–2014) Northwestern Mutual (2015–2020) |
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Tournament East–West football game (1902, 1916–1922)
Rose Bowl (1923–1998) Rose Bowl presented by AT&T (1999–2002) Rose Bowl presented by PlayStation 2 (2003) Rose Bowl presented by Citi (2004–2010) Rose Bowl presented by Vizio (2011–2014) |
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| 2018 season matchup | |
| Washington vs. Ohio State (Ohio State 28–23) | |
| 2019 season matchup | |
| Big Ten vs. Pac-12 (January 1, 2020) | |
The Rose Bowl Game is a very famous college football game played in Pasadena, California. It takes place at the Rose Bowl (stadium). People often call it "The Granddaddy of Them All." This is because it has been played almost every year since 1902.
The game is usually played on January 1. It happens right after the famous Rose Parade in Pasadena. For many years, the two teams playing were the champions of the Pac-10 and the Big 10. These are two big groups of colleges that play football.
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What is the Rose Bowl Game?
The Rose Bowl Game is a special bowl game in college football. It's one of the oldest and most important games. Teams from different college football conferences play against each other. Winning the Rose Bowl is a big deal for college teams.
Why is it called "The Granddaddy of Them All"?
This nickname comes from how old the game is. The first game was played in 1902. It has been played every year since 1916. This makes it the oldest college football bowl game. Many other bowl games started much later.
When and where is it played?
The Rose Bowl Game is almost always played on New Year's Day, January 1st. The game takes place at the Rose Bowl (stadium) in Pasadena, California. This stadium is famous for its history and size.
Teams and Conferences
For a long time, the Rose Bowl Game featured teams from two specific conferences. These were the Pac-12 Conference (mostly West Coast schools) and the Big Ten Conference (mostly Midwest schools). This tradition made the game a classic matchup.
How teams are chosen now
Since 1998, the Rose Bowl Game has been part of bigger playoff systems. It was part of the BCS and is now part of the CFP. This means sometimes the game is a semifinal for the national championship. Even so, it often still features teams from the Pac-12 and Big Ten.
Famous teams and winners
Many great college football teams have played in the Rose Bowl. The USC Trojans have won the game 24 times. This is more than any other team. Other teams like Michigan, Ohio State, and Stanford have also had many wins.
History of the Game
The first Rose Bowl Game was played in 1902. It was called the Tournament East–West football game. After that, it took a break for a few years. It started again in 1916 and has been played every year since.
Early years and growth
In its early days, the game helped make college football popular. It grew along with the Rose Parade. The game moved to the new Rose Bowl stadium in 1923. This stadium was built just for the game.
Changes over time
Over the years, the game has changed. It started with different rules and teams. It became more organized with the conference tie-ins. Now, it's a key part of the college football playoffs. It remains a very important game for college football fans.
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Images for kids
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The very first Rose Bowl Game at Tournament park in 1902: Michigan v Stanford
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Stanford defeated Wisconsin 20–14 in the 2013 Rose Bowl on January 1, 2013
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A large card stunt in the 2004 Rose Bowl
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Rose Bowl records shown at the Hall of Champions
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2006 Rose Bowl: Texas defeated Southern California 41–38 on January 4, 2006
See also
In Spanish: Rose Bowl para niños
