Huskies 27, Michigan 20

The 1977 season, James' third at UW, is when everything turned around. Coming off a 5-6 season, the Huskies started 1977 1-3 and there was discontent brewing among Husky fans. But Washington won six of its next seven games to earn a berth in Rose Bowl against No. 4 Michigan, a two-touchdown favorite. The Huskies dominated early, leading 24-0, then had to hold off a late rally for their first Rose Bowl win in 17 years.