Purdue at Michigan

Saturday, November 18, 1972

No. 3 Michigan beat Purdue 9–⁠6. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 16–⁠7.

AwayPurdue6–⁠5 in 1972
6
Home3Michigan10–⁠1 in 1972
9

FinalHigh 36°F, low 30°FAttendance 88,423

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 47–⁠14 in 61 meetings, counting the 38 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Michigan 21, Purdue 16
2023Michigan 41, Purdue 13
2022Michigan 43, Purdue 22Big Ten Championship Game
2017Michigan 28, Purdue 10
2012Michigan 44, Purdue 13
2011Michigan 36, Purdue 14

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