The 1984 National Championship featured one of the most unorthodox bowl matchups ever.
No. 1 BYU (12-0) faced unranked Michigan (6-5) in the Holiday Bowl to determine a national title for the Cougars. As champion of the WAC, BYU was obligated to play in the bowl, which was only in its fifth season and was played on December 21st.
BYU edged Michigan, 24-17, thanks to a touchdown pass from Robbie Bosco to Kelly Smith with 1:23 left in the fourth, sealing the national title.
Michigan and BYU will face off for the first time since the ’84 Holiday Bowl and the second time ever when the Cougars visit Ann Arbor this Saturday.