Michigan had to beat rival Ohio State in the notorious “Snow Bowl” game, which was played in 21 inches of snow.
California Golden Bears
This was California's third consecutive Rose Bowl Game. Pete Schabarum broke a 77-yard run on the second play of the game, but a backfield-in-motion penalty nullified the score to stop the Cal momentum.
Scoring
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
California - Bob Cummings, 39-yard pass from Jim Marinos (Les Richter kick failed)
Third quarter
No score
Fourth quarter
Michigan - Don Dufek, 1-yard run (Harry Allis kick)
Michigan - Don Dufek, 7-yard run (Harry Allis kick)
Game notes
Chuck Ortmann completed 15 of 19 passes for 146 yards for Michigan and Jim Marinos was 4 for 7 completions for 69 yards for Cal.
This was Michigan's third straight bowl game victory
Pete Schabarum later became a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 1972.