Purdue at Michigan
Saturday, October 21, 1961 Share
Michigan beat Purdue 16–14. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 12–2.
FinalHigh 53°F, low 46°FAttendance 66,805
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Purdue–Michigan gameMichigan leads 47–14 in 61 meetings, counting the 47 since this game.
| 2025 | Michigan 21, Purdue 16 | |
| 2023 | Michigan 41, Purdue 13 | |
| 2022 | Michigan 43, Purdue 22 | Big Ten Championship Game |
| 2017 | Michigan 28, Purdue 10 | |
| 2012 | Michigan 44, Purdue 13 | |
| 2011 | Michigan 36, Purdue 14 |
Around this game
Purdue
- Next gamevs. IowaOct. 28, 1961
- SeasonPurdue in 1961
- ProgramPurdue history and records
Michigan
- Next gameat MinnesotaOct. 28, 1961
- SeasonMichigan in 1961
- ProgramMichigan history and records