Michigan at Washington

Saturday, September 25, 1954

Michigan beat Washington 14–⁠0. It was their second meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayMichigan6–⁠3 in 1954
14
HomeWashington2–⁠8 in 1954
0

FinalHigh 70°F, low 56°FAttendance 41,300

On the newsreel

  • MICHIGAN TOPS WASHINGTON, 14-0The Michigan Wolverines defeat a stubborn Washington Huskies team with thrills and excitement on field continuing even after the final whistle blowsUniversal Newsreel, September 27, 1954. Catalog record at the National Archives

Universal Newsreel, National Archives (catalog record). Story titles and words as Universal’s release sheet gives them; the films themselves may still be under copyright, so we link to the record rather than show them.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 10–⁠6 in 16 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Michigan 24, Washington 7
2024Washington 27, Michigan 17
2023Michigan 34, Washington 13CFP National Championship
2021Michigan 31, Washington 10
2002Michigan 31, Washington 29
2001Washington 23, Michigan 18

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