Week 19
Final
1978 Big 10
MICH USC
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 1 | 8 | .111 |
 Indiana | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Iowa | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Michigan | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Michigan State | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Minnesota | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Northwestern | 0 | 10 | .000 |
 Ohio State | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Purdue | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Wisconsin | 5 | 4 | .556 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Arizona State | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 California | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 UCLA | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Oregon | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Oregon State | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Stanford | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Washington | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Washington State | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 USC | 12 | 1 | .923 |
Game Summary
The USC Trojans emerged victorious over the Michigan Wolverines, 17 to 10, in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 1979.