Purdue at Michigan
Saturday, November 18, 1978 Share
No. 7 Michigan beat No. 15 Purdue 24–6. It was their 29th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 21–8.
FinalHigh 52°F, low 38°FAttendance 105,410
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Purdue–Michigan gameMichigan leads 47–14 in 61 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.
| 2025 | Michigan 21, Purdue 16 | |
| 2023 | Michigan 41, Purdue 13 | |
| 2022 | Michigan 43, Purdue 22 | Big Ten Championship Game |
| 2017 | Michigan 28, Purdue 10 | |
| 2012 | Michigan 44, Purdue 13 | |
| 2011 | Michigan 36, Purdue 14 |
Around this game
Purdue
- Next gamevs. IndianaNov. 25, 1978
- SeasonPurdue in 1978
- ProgramPurdue history and records
Michigan
- Next gameat Ohio StateNov. 25, 1978
- SeasonMichigan in 1978
- ProgramMichigan history and records