Rose Bowl flashback: Check out images from Wisconsin's 2012 meeting with Oregon in Pasadena
With the University of Wisconsin set to face the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day, take a look back at the images former Wisconsin State Journal photographer M.P. King captured as the Badgers fell to the Ducks, 45-38, in the 2012 Rose Bowl on Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.Â
Stage is set
The Rose Bowl stadium is set for the Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2012.Â
Ready for action
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson arrives with his teammates to the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2, 2012.Â
'On, Wisconsin'
"On, Wisconsin" Rose Bowl game towels are ready for Badgers fans in the north end of the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, Calif., Monday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2012.
Marching to their own beat
The Wisconsin Marching Band marches across the field before the 2012 Rose Bowl game against the Oregon Ducks in Pasadena, Calif.
Paw patrol
Wisconsin fans wave with their Badgers' paws during pre-game activities before the 2012 Rose Bowl game against the Oregon Ducks on Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
Get your programs!
Rosando Sanchez yells "Programs" as fans enter the Rose Bowl for a game between Wisconsin and Oregon in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2012.Â
Family first
Sacha Viviano, a UW-Madison freshman from Wisconsin Rapids, poses for a picture for her father, Dave, at the grand south entrance to the Rose Bowl stadium before the game Jan. 2, 2012.Â
Flying high
A stealth bomber does a flyover before the 2012 Rose Bowl game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks on Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
Taking the field
The Wisconsin Badgers take the field at the 2012 Rose Bowl game against the Oregon Ducks on Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
Airborne attack
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball goes airborne on a first down run as Oregon linebacker Derrick Malone Jr. closes in during the first quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Celebrating a score
Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis celebrates his first quarter touchdown catch with Badgers running back Bradie Ewing in the 2012 Rose Bowl.Â
Bringing down Ball
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball is wrapped up by Oregon defensive back Terrance Mitchell in the second quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Running on empty
Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas runs for a touchdown in the first quarter as Wisconsin linebacker Mike Taylor, left, and defensive back Dezmen Southward give futile chase in the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Defense comes through
Wisconsin defensive end Louis Nzegwu runs 33 yards for a second-quarter touchdown after picking up a fumble by Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Trying to hold on
Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis catches a pass in the fourth quarter as Oregon defensive back Terrance Mitchell closes in at the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Abbrederis fumbled the ball when tackled and Oregon recovered the ball.Â
Ready to roll
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson is ready for the snap in the second quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl game against the Oregon Ducks in Pasadena, Calif.
Breaking free
Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas runs for a touchdown early in the third quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Thomas had touchdown runs of 91 and 64 yards — his lone carries — against the UW defense in Oregon’s 45-38 victory over Wisconsin in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Taking the high road
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball, who ran for 122 of his 164 yards in the first half, attempts to hurdle Oregon's John Boyett in the third quarter of the Badgers' loss to the Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Friendly chat
Wisconsin cornerback Marcus Cromartie has a few words with Oregon running back LaMichael James during the third quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl. James rushed for 159 yards on 25 carries.
Reeling it in
Oregon wide receiver Lavasier Tuinei hauls in a pass over Wisconsin cornerback Marcus Cromartie for a first down in the third quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif.
Coming through in the clutch
Wisconsin safety Aaron Henry runs back an interception in the third quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Takes two to tackle
Wisconsin tight end Jacob Pedersen is tackled by Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan, left, and linebacker Michael Clay on a first down catch in the second quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Taking the lead
Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon beats Oregon's Ifo Ekpre-Olomu for an 18-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter of the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl. The touchdown gave UW its final lead at 38-35.
Toon time
Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon catches a touchdown pass past Oregon cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu in the third quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl.Â
Talking it out
Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema talks with the referee during the 2012 Rose Bowl against the Oregon Ducks in Pasadena, Calif.
Missed opportunity
Oregon head coach Chip Kelly reacts to an interception by Wisconsin safety Aaron Henry in the third quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Carried away
Oregon offensive linesman Carson York is wheeled off the field after sustaining an injury in the third quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl.
'Jump Around'
Wisconsin fans do the "Jump Around" between the third and fourth quarters of the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Stopped short
Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland forces Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas out of bounds during the fourth quarter of the Badgers' loss to the Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl.Â
Fire away
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas throws a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the Ducks' win over the Badgers in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Momentum shift
Oregon linebacker Kiko Alonso intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin tight end Jacob Pedersen in the third quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Finishing strong
Oregon wide receiver Lavasier Tuinei pulls in a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Last stand
Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland, from left, cornerback Marcus Cromartie, linebacker Mike Taylor, and safety Aaron Henry walk off the field after the Badgers' final defensive play of the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Delivering the goods
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson delivers a pass against Oregon during the 2012 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Wilson passed for 296 yards and two touchdowns in the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Ducks.
Ticking clock
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson disputes the ruling that time had expired in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl. Wilson thought his spike of the ball had stopped the clock before it ran out — providing enough time to run one more play from the Oregon 25-yard line.
On his way out
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson runs off the field after the Badgers' loss to the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl. It was the final game with the Badgers for Wilson, who went on to be drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft.Â
Hoisting the hardware
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas hoists the Rose Bowl trophy into the air after the Ducks defeated the Badgers in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
One for all
Oregon players celebrate with the Rose Bowl trophy after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers on Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
Upsetting outcome
A deflated Darrin Pulsfus of Prairie du Sac watches the fifth quarter marching band performance after Wisconsin lost to Oregon in the 2012 Rose Bowl. "It's sad we lost, but it was such a great game to be at," he said.Â
Bowled over
Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after the Badgers' loss to the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif., Bielema fell to 2-4 in bowl games, including 0-2 in BCS games — both Rose Bowl losses.
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