Iowa and Michigan shared the Big Ten Conference title with identical 7-1 records. A 30-17 Michigan win over Iowa on September 25 ultimately decided the conference's Rose Bowl participant. Michigan was awarded the traditional Big Ten Rose Bowl selection by virtue of the victory in head-to-head competition over Iowa.
Iowa and Michigan shared the Big Ten Conference title, each with a 7-1 record. A Michigan victory over Iowa on September 25th determined the conference's Rose Bowl participant.  Michigan was awarded the traditional Big Ten Rose Bowl selection based on their head-to-head win against Iowa.