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Caleb Williams’ Four Touchdowns Power Bears’ 59-37 Win

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Caleb Williams led the United States to a 59-37 victory over the Panthers.
He completed 21 of 29 passes for 269 yards, two touchdowns, and a 72% completion rate.
Williams added 65 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, totaling four touchdowns.
Chicago posted 552 total yards and a 96-point Week 1 record, the highest ever.
D’Andre Swift contributed 124 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

History

Historical Context

On Jan 1 2005 the 91st Rose Bowl pitted the Texas Longhorns against the Michigan Wolverines, marking the first meeting of the programs and the first Rose Bowl without a Pac-10 opponent. Vince Young’s 267 passing yards and game-winning drive earned him offensive MVP, while LaMarr Woodley took defensive honors, underscoring the era’s rise of dual-threat quarterbacks.

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Story summary

Caleb Williams led the United States to a 59-37 victory over the Panthers.
He completed 21 of 29 passes for 269 yards, two touchdowns, and a 72% completion rate.
Williams added 65 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, totaling four touchdowns.
Chicago posted 552 total yards and a 96-point Week 1 record, the highest ever.
D’Andre Swift contributed 124 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

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