Michigan at Purdue

Saturday, November 8, 1986

No. 3 Michigan beat Purdue 31–⁠7. It was their 37th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 27–⁠10.

Away3Michigan11–⁠2 in 1986
31
HomePurdue3–⁠8 in 1986
7

FinalAttendance 61,323

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Michigan leads 47–⁠14 in 61 meetings, counting the 24 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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