Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998 at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
| #8 Washington St. (Pac-10) | 7 | 0 | 6 | 3 | —16 |
| #1 Michigan (Big Ten) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | —21 |
| Favorite: Michigan by 71/2 | Attendance: 101,219 |
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| Field: Grass | Time: 3:12 |
| Weather: Hazy, 75 degrees, minimal wind | |
Team Statistics
| WSU | Mich. | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing | 1 | 0 |
| Passing | 1 | 3 |
| Kick returns | 0 | 0 |
| Interception returns | 0 | 0 |
| Safeties | 0 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 27:46 | 32:14 |
| First downs | 18 | 22 |
| Rushing | 4 | 9 |
| Passing | 13 | 12 |
| Penalties | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7 of 15 | 10 of 17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Total offense (net yards) | 398 | 379 |
| Plays | 63 | 71 |
| Average gain | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Carries/yards (includ. sacks) | 28/67 | 41/128 |
| Passing yards | 331 | 251 |
| Completions/attempts | 17/35 | 18/30 |
| Times sacked/yards lost | 4/28 | 1/15 |
| Return yardage | 2 | 56 |
| Punt returns/yards | 1/2 | 3/18 |
| Kickoff returns/yards | 0/0 | 2/38 |
| Interceptions/yards | 1/0 | 1/0 |
| Fumbles/lost | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Penalties/yards | 4/43 | 4/40 |
| Punts/average | 6/40.3 | 6/30.5 |
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing: WSU–Michael Black 7 carries for 24 yards, DeJuan Gilmore 8 for 20, Shawn Tims 1 for 14, Ryan Leaf 10 for 6, Jason Clayton 2 for 3. MICH–Chris Howard 19 for 70, Anthony Thomas 7 for 20, Chris Floyd 5 for 17, Brian Griese 7 for 13, Charles Woodson 2 for 6, Clarence Williams 1 for 2.
Passing: WSU–Ryan Leaf 17 for 35 for 331 yards and 1 INT. MICH–Brian Griese 18 for 30 for 251 yards and 1 INT.
Receiving: WSU–Chris Jackson 5 catches for 89 yards, Kevin McKenzie 5 for 78, Shawn McWashington 2 for 41, Shawn Tims 2 for 9, Nian Taylor 1 for 46, DeJuan Gilmore 1 for 42, Love Jefferson 1 for 8, Jason Clayton 0 for 18. MICH–Russell Shaw 6 for 49, Tai Streets 4 for 127, Jerame Tuman 2 for 33, Chris Howard 2 for 13, Anthony Thomas 1 for 14, Charles Woodson 1 for 7, Mark Campbell 1 for 7, Clarence Williams 1 for 1.
| Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-0) | Co-National Champions | Orange Bowl |
