in the Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl, one of the most iconic college football games of the year, was made even more exciting this year when Washington State University upset Wisconsin in a thrilling game. On January 1st, 2.28 million viewers tuned in to watch the Cougars take down the Badgers, making it the most-watched Rose Bowl game since 2014.
The game was a nail-biter from start to finish. Washington State started off strong, scoring a touchdown in the first quarter. Wisconsin responded with a touchdown of their own in the second quarter, but the Cougars pulled ahead with a field goal in the third quarter. The Badgers then scored another touchdown in the fourth quarter, but Washington State held on for the win, 28-26.
The victory marked Washington State’s first Rose Bowl win since 2003 and their first bowl game win since 2013. It was also the first time in school history that the Cougars have beaten a Big Ten team in a bowl game. The win was especially sweet for Washington State head coach Mike Leach, who had been 0-5 against Big Ten teams prior to this game.
The Cougars’ victory was made even sweeter by the fact that they were underdogs heading into the game. Most pundits predicted that Wisconsin would win, but Washington State proved them wrong with a strong performance on both sides of the ball.
The 2.28 million viewers who tuned in to watch this historic game were treated to an exciting and memorable experience. Washington State’s upset of Wisconsin will go down as one of the greatest moments in college football history, and it’s no wonder that so many people were eager to watch it unfold.
