Rose Bowl (Football Game)

Charles White, Heisman Winner With a Difficult Second Act, Dies at 64

A tough, bruising tailback, he set U.S.C.’s career rushing record. But he also dealt with drug and alcohol abuse and, later, dementia.

By Richard Sandomir

Big Ten Conference Football Football (College) Pacific-12 Conference Pennsylvania State University Rose Bowl (Football Game) University of Utah

Penn State Beats Utah, as the Rose Bowl Marks the End of an Era

The recent agreement to expand the College Football Playoff, to 12 teams from four, has threatened not just the Rose Bowl’s pre-eminent status among bowl games but also its relevance.

By Billy Witz

Bowl Games College Athletics Los Angeles (Calif) Rose Bowl (Football Game)

At 100, the Rose Bowl Has Seen Many Sunsets

The stadium lacks the modern amenities of many newer arenas. But the Southern California backdrop has made the Rose Bowl a fitting place for big games and other shows.

By Billy Witz