Michigan at Iowa

Saturday, October 21, 1989

No. 5 Michigan beat Iowa 26–⁠12. It was their 41st meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 30–⁠7–⁠4.

Away5Michigan10–⁠2 in 1989
26
HomeIowa5–⁠6 in 1989
12

FinalAttendance 67,700

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Michigan leads 45–⁠16–⁠4 in 65 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Iowa 20, Michigan 19
2023Michigan 26, Iowa 0Big Ten Championship
2022Michigan 27, Iowa 14
2021Michigan 42, Iowa 3Big Ten Championship Game
2019Michigan 10, Iowa 3
2016Iowa 14, Michigan 13

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