Why is the rose bowl on jan 2?

And, to ensure there's no competition with the National Football League, the Rose Bowl game is also held over to January 2. A little more info, via The Burbank Leader:“It’s a combination of respect as well as tradition,” said Libby Wright, chairwoman of the Rose Bowl management committee. read more

Southern California and Penn State meet in the Rose Bowl. Oklahoma and Auburn clash in the Sugar Bowl. read more

The parade began inviting college football teams to the first-ever bowl game in 1902, and that game’s followed the parade’s schedule. The 2016 season’s game, between Penn State and USC, will be the 14th Jan. 2 Rose Bowl. read more

And, to ensure there's no competition with the National Football League, the Rose Bowl game is also held over to January 2. A little more info, via The Burbank Leader: “It’s a combination of respect as well as tradition,” said Libby Wright, chairwoman of the Rose Bowl management committee. read more