1948 Northwestern (and Cal)

I've always really liked this photo. Besides, my mother went to Northwestern.

Aided by a disputed touchdown by fullback Art Murakowski, whose fumble while crossing the goal-line was ruled a score despite photographic evidence to the contrary, Northwestern defeated Cal in the Rose Bowl, 20-14.

Although the Bears came in 10-0 and ranked fourth by the Associated Press, it essentially ended their claim to the national championship. Courtesy of the Tournament of Roses archives.