Michigan 34 Oregon State 7
This time it is Bump Elliott's turn to make Rose Bowl history by coaching a Rose Bowl team to victory after playing on a triumphant team, 1948 Michigan. Elliott's Michigan Wolverines (8-1) handle Tommy Prothro's Oregon State (8-2) by a convincing 34-7 margin. Mel Anthony scores three touchdowns for the Wolverines, his first a record 84-yard dash. Michigan gains 415 yards for the day. Paul Brothers gives Oregon State false hopes by completing six of six passes in an opening 84-yard scoring drive, but soon it becomes easy for Bob Timberlake to direct Michigan successes.