1996 Rose Bowl

1996 Rose Bowl
82nd Rose Bowl Game
1234 Total
Northwestern 73166 32
USC 717710 41
DateJanuary 1, 1996
Season1995
StadiumRose Bowl
LocationPasadena, California
MVPKeyshawn Johnson (USC WR)
RefereeRandy Christal (Southwest Conference)
Halftime showSpirit of Troy, Northwestern University Wildcat Marching Band
Attendance100,102
United States TV coverage
NetworkABC
AnnouncersKeith Jackson (play-by-play)
Bob Griese (analyst)
Lynn Swann (sideline)
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The 1996 Rose Bowl was the 82nd Rose Bowl Game. It was the 50th game in the series featuring the Big Ten Conference and the Pacific-10 Conference. The USC Trojans defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 41–32, on the strength of two touchdown passes from USC quarterback Brad Otton to wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson. Johnson was named the Rose Bowl Player Of The Game.