Michigan at Northwestern

Saturday, October 16, 1976

No. 1 Michigan beat Northwestern 38–⁠7. It was their 45th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 32–⁠11–⁠2.

Away1Michigan10–⁠2 in 1976
38
HomeNorthwestern1–⁠10 in 1976
7

FinalHigh 47°F, low 34°FAttendance 31,045

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 33 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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