Michigan at Wisconsin
Saturday, September 12, 1981 Share
Wisconsin beat No. 1 Michigan 21–14. It was their 41st meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 32–8–1.
FinalHigh 85°F, low 44°FAttendance 68,733
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 71% to win. Wisconsin pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan–Wisconsin gameMichigan leads 53–17–1 in 71 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.
| 2025 | Michigan 24, Wisconsin 10 | |
| 2021 | Michigan 38, Wisconsin 17 | |
| 2020 | Wisconsin 49, Michigan 11 | |
| 2019 | Wisconsin 35, Michigan 14 | |
| 2018 | Michigan 38, Wisconsin 13 | |
| 2017 | Wisconsin 24, Michigan 10 |
Around this game
Michigan
- Next gamevs. Notre DameSept. 19, 1981
- SeasonMichigan in 1981
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Wisconsin
- Next gamevs. UCLASept. 19, 1981
- SeasonWisconsin in 1981
- ProgramWisconsin history and records