Northwestern at Michigan

Saturday, October 17, 1959 Share

No. 2 Northwestern beat Michigan 20–⁠7. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 22–⁠10–⁠2.

Away2Northwestern6–⁠3 in 1959

HomeMichigan4–⁠5 in 1959

FinalHigh 67°F, low 35°F, 0.05 in. of rainAttendance 67,975

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northwestern 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 44 since this game.