Michigan halfback Bob Chappuis was named the Player of the Game when the award was created in 1953 and selections were made retroactively.
The record of seven PATs converted by Michigan kicker Jim Brieske remains unbroken, but was tied in 2008 by USC's David Buehler.
[7] In a special unofficial AP Poll five days after the game, Michigan replaced Notre Dame as the 1947 national champion by a vote of 226 to 119.
USC dropped from third to eighth in the final AP Poll in early December, and Notre Dame did not play in a bowl.
The 1947 Wolverines, known as the "Mad Magicians," won the Big Nine title on the strength of strong offense and defense.
In Super Bowl LIV, the Kansas City Chiefs offense lined up for a 4th & 1 conversion attempt during the first quarter.