Michigan at Purdue

Saturday, November 14, 1981

No. 11 Michigan beat Purdue 28–⁠10. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 23–⁠9.

Away11Michigan9–⁠3 in 1981
28
HomePurdue5–⁠6 in 1981
10

FinalAttendance 69,736

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 47–⁠14 in 61 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Michigan 21, Purdue 16
2023Michigan 41, Purdue 13
2022Michigan 43, Purdue 22Big Ten Championship Game
2017Michigan 28, Purdue 10
2012Michigan 44, Purdue 13
2011Michigan 36, Purdue 14

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