Week 17
Final
1971 Big 10
MICH STAN
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Indiana | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Iowa | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Michigan State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Minnesota | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Northwestern | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Ohio State | 6 | 4 | .600 |
 Purdue | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Wisconsin | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Michigan | 11 | 1 | .917 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 California | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 UCLA | 2 | 7 | .222 |
 Oregon | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Oregon State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 USC | 6 | 4 | .600 |
 Washington | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Washington State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Stanford | 9 | 3 | .750 |
Game Summary
The Stanford Cardinal emerged victorious over the Michigan Wolverines, 13 to 12, in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 1972.