Michigan at Northwestern

Saturday, October 23, 1982

Michigan beat Northwestern 49–⁠14. It was their 51st meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 38–⁠11–⁠2.

AwayMichigan8–⁠4 in 1982
49
HomeNorthwestern3–⁠8 in 1982
14

FinalHigh 51°F, low 26°FAttendance 34,121

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Michigan 24, Northwestern 22
2024Michigan 50, Northwestern 6
2021Michigan 33, Northwestern 7
2018Michigan 20, Northwestern 17
2015Michigan 38, Northwestern 0
2014Michigan 10, Northwestern 9

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