The Rose Bowl remained a matchup between the Big 10 ... The Comeback Kid and the Green Jersey Game Notre Dame had an up-and-down 1977 season. Joe Montana was in his fourth season in South Bend ...

Alabama was the last team not from either conference to win a Rose Bowl, defeating USC ... Most consecutive losses by a team: 3, Michigan (1977-79). Most wins by a coach: 5, John McKay, USC.