Northwestern at Michigan

Saturday, October 20, 1956 Share

No. 8 Michigan beat Northwestern 34–⁠20. It was their 31st meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 21–⁠8–⁠2.

AwayNorthwestern4–⁠4–⁠1 in 1956

Home8Michigan7–⁠2 in 1956

FinalHigh 62°F, low 47°FAttendance 81,718

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 47 since this game.