Michigan at Minnesota

Saturday, October 26, 1996. Michigan kept the Little Brown Jug

No. 10 Michigan beat Minnesota 44–⁠10. It was their 87th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 61–⁠23–⁠3.

Away10Michigan8–⁠4 in 1996
44
HomeMinnesota4–⁠7 in 1996
10

FinalHigh 67°F, low 38°FAttendance 41,246

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 78–⁠26–⁠3 in 107 meetings, counting the 20 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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