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The 1978 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 2, 1978. It was the 64th Rose Bowl Game. The Washington Huskies, champions of the Pacific-8 Conference, defeated the Michigan Wolverines, champions of the Big Ten Conference, 27-20. Washington quarterback Warren Moon was named the Rose Bowl Player of the Game.

Teams

Michigan Wolverines

Washington Huskies

Scoring

First quarter

• Washington - Warren Moon, 2-yard run (Steve Robbins kick)

Second quarter

• Washington - Steve Robbins, 30-yard field goal
• Washington - Warren Moon, 1-yard run (Steve Robbins kick)

Third quarter

• Washington - Spider Gaines, 28-yard pass from Warren Moon (Steve Robbins kick)
• Michigan - Curt Stephenson, 76 yard pass from Rick Leach (Gregg Willner kick)
• Washington - Steve Robbins, 18-yard field goal

Fourth quarter

• Michigan - Russell Davis, 2-yard run (Gregg Willner kick)
• Michigan - Stan Edwards, 32-yard pass from Rick Leach (kick failed)

Aftermath

References

External links

• Summary at Rosebowlhistory.org
• Summary at Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History