TCU Wins 2011 Rose Bowl - TCU 21 Wisconsin 19

The TCU Horned Frogs win the 2011 Rose Bowl by a score of 21-19 over the Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers scored a TD with less than two minutes left in the game, but the two point conversion attempt failed and TCU held on for the win. TCU quarterback Andy Dalton was superb, leading the Horned Frogs to the win with 217 yards in the air and accounting for two of their three TDs. Badgers QB Scott Tolzien was harried by the TCU defense all game and was not as effective as usual. Wisconsin RB Montee Ball had 126 yards and one TD on 21 carries and was the leading rusher in the game.

With this big Rose Bowl win TCU moves to 13-0 and now has a legitimate gripe at being left out of BCS Championship Game and the national championship picture, so let the heated debates begin, but don't expect anything to change anytime soon.

2011 Rose Bowl

TCU 21
Wisconsin 19

2011 Rose Bowl Notes

TCU had a very impressive 6.2 yards a play average in the game, and big plays were the difference in the game. The Badgers actually outgained the Horned Frogs by 386 yards to 302 yards and had three more first downs in the game, but could not catch up on the scoreboard. Wisconsin kicker Philip Welch missed a 39 yard field goal in the second quarter that was ultimately the difference in the game. There were no turnovers in the 2011 Rose Bowl.

For more on the 2010-2011 college football bowl season, the BCS championship, and college football in general see:

Preview of 2011 New Year's Day Bowl Games

Top 5 Bowl Games in the 2010-2011 College Football Bowl Season