Minnesota at Washington

Saturday, October 2, 1976

Washington beat Minnesota 38–⁠7. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 9–⁠7.

AwayMinnesota6–⁠5 in 1976
7
HomeWashington5–⁠6 in 1976
38

FinalHigh 62°F, low 54°F, 0.15 in. of rainAttendance 37,994

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 55% to win. Washington won as Elo’s underdog.

Minnesota leads 11–⁠7 in 18 meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Minnesota 27, Washington 24
1977Minnesota 19, Washington 17
1976Washington 38, Minnesota 7
1960Washington 17, Minnesota 7Rose Bowl
1958Washington 24, Minnesota 21
1957Minnesota 46, Washington 7

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