 In 1959, Fleming and the 7-1-1 Hawkeyes defeated the University of California (and Fleming's future BC Lions teammate, quarterback Joe Kapp) 38–12, in the 1959 Rose Bowl.Fleming scored 2 rushing touchdowns in the game, and finished with 85 yards on 9 attempts.Following the 1959 Rose Bowl, Fleming joined the Canadian Football League BC Lions for the season.