Michigan at Purdue
Saturday, November 13, 1971 Share
No. 3 Michigan beat Purdue 20–17. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 15–7.
FinalHigh 63°F, low 35°FAttendance 65,254
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan–Purdue gameMichigan leads 47–14 in 61 meetings, counting the 39 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
Michigan
- Next gamevs. Ohio StateNov. 20, 1971
- SeasonMichigan in 1971
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Purdue
- Next gameat IndianaNov. 20, 1971
- SeasonPurdue in 1971
- ProgramPurdue history and records