 But the defenses ruled as UCLA took a 7–6 lead into the 4th quarter.Stanford took a 9–7 lead on a field goal, but UCLA was driving to a potential game-winning field goal or touchdown themselves when they completed a pass inside the Stanford 10-yard-line, only to have the receiver get sandwiched by two defenders on the tackle and fumble.This game ultimately decided the Pac-8 championship and 1971 Rose Bowl representative.