Michigan at Northwestern

Saturday, October 5, 1996 Share

No. 22 Northwestern beat No. 6 Michigan 17–⁠16. It was their 59th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 44–⁠13–⁠2.

Away6Michigan8–⁠4 in 1996

Home22Northwestern9–⁠3 in 1996

FinalHigh 58°F, low 39°FAttendance 48,187

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northwestern 51% to win. Northwestern pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.