Purdue at Michigan

Saturday, November 4, 1989

No. 4 Michigan beat Purdue 42–⁠27. It was their 38th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 28–⁠10.

AwayPurdue3–⁠8 in 1989
27
Home4Michigan10–⁠2 in 1989
42

FinalHigh 42°F, low 28°F, 0.12 in. of snowAttendance 105,128

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 93% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 47–⁠14 in 61 meetings, counting the 23 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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