Michigan at Minnesota

Saturday, November 7, 1987. Michigan took the Little Brown Jug from Minnesota

Michigan beat Minnesota 30–⁠20. It was their 78th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 52–⁠23–⁠3.

AwayMichigan8–⁠4 in 1987
30
HomeMinnesota6–⁠5 in 1987
20

FinalHigh 52°F, low 32°FAttendance 55,481

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 78–⁠26–⁠3 in 107 meetings, counting the 29 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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