 The postseason poll conducted by the Helms Athletic Foundation recognizes Washington as national champions.The 1984 team opened the 1984 college football season with a 9–0 record which included a 20–11 win at #4 Michigan in Michigan Stadium.While ranked #1 in the AP poll, the Huskies dropped a 16–7 game to eventual Pac-10 champion USC, which cost Washington a chance at the Rose Bowl.