Northwestern at Michigan

Saturday, September 16, 1972

No. 11 Michigan beat Northwestern 7–⁠0. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 30–⁠11–⁠2.

AwayNorthwestern2–⁠9 in 1972
0
Home11Michigan10–⁠1 in 1972
7

FinalHigh 75°F, low 56°FAttendance 71,757

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 35 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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