Michigan at Purdue
Saturday, November 10, 1979 Share
No. 14 Purdue beat No. 10 Michigan 24–21. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 21–9.
FinalAttendance 69,829
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 58% to win. Purdue pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan–Purdue gameMichigan leads 47–14 in 61 meetings, counting the 31 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
Michigan
- Next gamevs. Ohio StateNov. 17, 1979
- SeasonMichigan in 1979
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Purdue
- Next gameat IndianaNov. 17, 1979
- SeasonPurdue in 1979
- ProgramPurdue history and records