Northwestern at Michigan

Saturday, October 24, 1981 Share

No. 18 Michigan beat Northwestern 38–⁠0. It was their 50th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 37–⁠11–⁠2.

AwayNorthwestern0–⁠11 in 1981

Home18Michigan9–⁠3 in 1981

FinalHigh 41°F, low 22°F, 0.12 in. of snowAttendance 104,361

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 95% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.