Michigan at Minnesota

Saturday, October 31, 1981. Michigan kept the Little Brown Jug

No. 15 Michigan beat Minnesota 34–⁠13. It was their 72nd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 47–⁠22–⁠3.

Away15Michigan9–⁠3 in 1981
34
HomeMinnesota6–⁠5 in 1981
13

FinalHigh 62°F, low 43°FAttendance 52,875

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 78–⁠26–⁠3 in 107 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Minnesota 20, Michigan 14
2024Michigan 27, Minnesota 24
2023Michigan 52, Minnesota 10
2020Michigan 49, Minnesota 24
2017Michigan 33, Minnesota 10
2015Michigan 29, Minnesota 26

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