Michigan at Northwestern

Saturday, September 11, 1971 Share

No. 4 Michigan beat No. 20 Northwestern 21–⁠6. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 29–⁠11–⁠2.

Away4Michigan11–⁠1 in 1971

Home20Northwestern7–⁠4 in 1971

FinalHigh 71°F, low 61°FAttendance 42,472

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.