Arizona State 22 Michigan 15
Arizona State makes its debut as a Rose Bowl team by defeating Michigan 22-15. John Cooper's 8-1-1 team from Tempe overcomes a 15-3 lead gained by the favored 10-1 Michigan invaders of Bo Schembechler. Jim Harbaugh goes from feast to famine, directing, Michigan to two quick touchdowns before being sacked twice and throwing three costly interceptions. Jeff Van Rapphorst rallies the Sun Devils with two touchdown strikes to Bruce Hill. The quicker Sun Devils harass Harbaugh thereafter and dominate with standouts being Stacy Harvey (11 tackles), Darryl Harris (109 yards running), pass interceptors Eric Allen, Robby Boyd and Greg Clark plus, of course, Player of the Game Van Rapphorst.