Illinois vs. UCLA

Monday, January 2, 1984, Rose Bowl Share

UCLA beat No. 4 Illinois 45–⁠9. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 5–⁠3.

Neutral site4Illinois10–⁠2 in 1983

Neutral siteUCLA7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1983

FinalTV: NBCAttendance 103,217Referee: John Nealon (Big Ten) (split crew: Big Ten, Pac-10)

MVP Rick Neuheisel (UCLA QB)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 55% to win. UCLA pulled the upset.

Tied 6–⁠6 in 12 meetings, counting the four since this game.