Northwestern at Michigan

Saturday, September 8, 1979

No. 7 Michigan beat Northwestern 49–⁠7. It was their 48th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 35–⁠11–⁠2.

AwayNorthwestern1–⁠10 in 1979
7
Home7Michigan8–⁠4 in 1979
49

FinalHigh 65°F, low 40°FAttendance 100,790

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 91% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 30 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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