Eighth Annual Sugar Bowl Classic ~ January 1, 1942
#6 Fordham 2 (Final: 8-1-0)
#7 Missouri 0 (Final: 8-2-0)

The 1942 Sugar Bowl had its lowest average ranking between the two opponents and it was the first without an SEC or Southwest Conference representative. However, it was the only bowl game between top 10 teams and it also featured a pair of potent offenses.

Unfortunately, rain and mud bogged down Missouri's Split-T and Fordham's vaunted passing attack, turning the offensive affair into a defensive struggle.

The only points to be put on the board came in the first quarter when Fordham's Alex Santilli blocked a punt and Stanley Ritinksi tracked it down, sliding through the end zone and out-of-bounds for a safety.

Missouri battled throughout, trying to put points on the board behind the solid play of quarterback Harry Ice (112 rushing yards). Ice nearly broke a long touchdown run but was snagged by the arm and the Tigers failed on a fourth-and-two at midfield, but they still had one final opportunity. In the final minutes of the game, Ice directed the offense downfield, but a five-yard loss on a tackle by Santilli forced the Tigers to settle for a 35-yard field-goal attempt. Bob Steuber's boot sailed straight toward the goal, but dipped just below the crossbar, handing victory to the Rams.

Tulane Stadium
Att: 66,154

Fordham    2    0    0    0    -    2
Missouri    0    0    0    0    -    0

SCORING SUMMARY
Fordham: Safety - Alex Santilli blocks punt; ball rolls through end zone.

Rushing
Missouri: Harry Ice 15-112; Bob Steuber 9-24
Fordham: Steve Fillpowicz 15-58; Joseph Andrejco 12-49

Passing
Missouri: Harry Ice 2-4, 21 yards

Receiving
Missouri: Marshall Shurnas 1-16; Harold Adams 1-5