Washington vs. Michigan
Thursday, January 1, 1981, Rose Bowl Share
No. 5 Michigan beat No. 16 Washington 23–6. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 5–1.
FinalTV: NBCAttendance 104,863Referee: William Love (Pac-10); split crew: Pac-10, Big Ten)
MVP Butch Woolfolk (Michigan RB)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Washington–Michigan gameMichigan leads 10–6 in 16 meetings, counting the 10 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
Washington
- Next gamevs. PacificSept. 12, 1981
- SeasonWashington in 1980
- ProgramWashington history and records
Michigan
- Next gameat WisconsinSept. 12, 1981
- SeasonMichigan in 1980
- ProgramMichigan history and records