Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley was named the Rose Bowl Player of the Game .
In the game , the # 7 Michigan Wolverines , champions of the Big Ten , defeated the ninth - ranked Washington Huskies , champions of the Pac - 10 , 38 -- 31 .
champions running back Tyrone Wheatley was named the Rose Bowl Player of the Game .
In the game , the # 7 Michigan Wolverines , champions of the Big Ten , defeated the ninth - ranked Washington Huskies , champions of the Pac - 10 , 38 -- 31 .