Michigan football: Predicting Every Game of Jim Harbaugh’s First Season
By Joel Greer
BYU Cougars, Sep. 26
BYU leads series 1-0-0
Only Meeting (1984) BYU 24, Michigan 17 (Holiday Bowl)
Dec 22, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Memphis Tigers wide receiver Mose Frazier (5) is tackled by Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Alani Fua (5) during the first quarter in the Miami Beach Bowl at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
The only meeting between the two teams netted BYU the national championship in 1984.
The Cougars were led by the arm of Robbie Bosco, who tossed the game-winning TD pass to Kelly Smith.
It was the first time a No. 1 team played in a non-major bowl game. Michigan finished the 1984 season 6-6, its worst season since 1967. Contributing to the disappointing season was starting quarterback Jim Harbaugh breaking his arm against Michigan State.
The independent Cougars finished the 2014 at 8-5, notching impressive wins over Texas, Houston and Cal.
For the Wolverines, this is the proverbial trap game, since they travel to Maryland next.
Prediction: BYU 37, Michigan 34
Next: Maryland