Northwestern at Michigan

Saturday, October 31, 1987

Michigan beat Northwestern 29–⁠6. It was their 54th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 41–⁠11–⁠2.

AwayNorthwestern2–⁠8–⁠1 in 1987
6
HomeMichigan8–⁠4 in 1987
29

FinalHigh 62°F, low 34°FAttendance 104,101

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 24 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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