1928 Rose Bowl

The 1928 Rose Bowl Game was a match between the Stanford Indians (now the Cardinal) (7-2-1) and the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-0-1). Usually, the Rose Bowl was played on January 1, but in 1928, that fell on a Sunday, so the game was played on January 2, 1928. At this time, the Rose Bowl was the top and only bowl game, an east-vs.-west matchup. Stanford won the game, 7-6.

Coaching
The coach for Pittsburgh was John B. "Jock" Sutherland, while the Stanford coach was Glenn "Pop" Warner.

Third Quarter

 * Pitt – Jimmy Hagan, 17-yard run (off Stanford fumble) (Booth kick failed)
 * Stan – Frankie Wilton, 5-yard run (off Stanford fumble) (Hoffman kick good)

Rushing
Stanford: Hoffman 25-82; Hyland 5-19; Post 3-10 Pitt: Welch 10-53; Booth 8-32

Game notes
The capacity of the Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium was increased to 76,000, adding 19,000 seats.

Stanford's Walt Heinicke blocked the extra-point attempt of Allen Booth following Pitt's only touchdown.

The weather was 70 degrees Fahrenheit.