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Michigan at Northwestern

Saturday, November 11, 1978

No. 7 Michigan beat Northwestern 59–⁠14. It was their 47th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 34–⁠11–⁠2.

Away7Michigan10–⁠2 in 1978
59
HomeNorthwestern0–⁠10–⁠1 in 1978
14

FinalHigh 52°F, low 43°FAttendance 27,013

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 92% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Michigan–Northwestern game

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 31 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

Around this game

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