Michigan at Northwestern

Saturday, October 18, 1958

No. 17 Northwestern beat No. 19 Michigan 55–⁠24. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 22–⁠9–⁠2.

Away19Michigan2–⁠6–⁠1 in 1958
24
Home17Northwestern5–⁠4 in 1958
55

FinalHigh 63°F, low 52°FAttendance 41,345

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 59% to win. Northwestern won as Elo’s underdog.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 45 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Michigan 24, Northwestern 22
2024Michigan 50, Northwestern 6
2021Michigan 33, Northwestern 7
2018Michigan 20, Northwestern 17
2015Michigan 38, Northwestern 0
2014Michigan 10, Northwestern 9

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