Michigan vs. Washington
Monday, January 2, 1978, Rose Bowl Share
No. 13 Washington beat No. 4 Michigan 27–20. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 4–1.
FinalTV: NBCAttendance 105,312Referee: Otho Kortz (Big Ten); (split crew: Big Ten, Pac-10)
MVP Warren Moon (Washington QB)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 67% to win. Washington pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan–Washington gameMichigan leads 10–6 in 16 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.
| 2025 | Michigan 24, Washington 7 | |
| 2024 | Washington 27, Michigan 17 | |
| 2023 | Michigan 34, Washington 13 | CFP National Championship |
| 2021 | Michigan 31, Washington 10 | |
| 2002 | Michigan 31, Washington 29 | |
| 2001 | Washington 23, Michigan 18 |
Around this game
Michigan
- Next gamevs. IllinoisSept. 16, 1978
- SeasonMichigan in 1977
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Washington
- Next gamevs. UCLASept. 9, 1978
- SeasonWashington in 1977
- ProgramWashington history and records