Northwestern at Michigan

Saturday, October 17, 1953 Share

No. 5 Michigan beat Northwestern 20–⁠12. It was their 28th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 18–⁠8–⁠2.

AwayNorthwestern3–⁠6 in 1953

Home5Michigan6–⁠3 in 1953

FinalHigh 81°F, low 47°FAttendance 64,420

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 50 since this game.