Notre Dame at Michigan

Saturday, September 19, 1981 Share

No. 11 Michigan beat No. 1 Notre Dame 25–⁠7. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 8–⁠4 as played.

Away1Notre Dame5–⁠6 in 1981

Home11Michigan9–⁠3 in 1981

FinalHigh 70°F, low 49°FAttendance 105,888

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 58% to win. Michigan pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan leads 22–⁠17–⁠1; as played, 22–⁠18–⁠1 in 41 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.