Northwestern at Michigan

Saturday, October 11, 1997

No. 6 Michigan beat Northwestern 23–⁠6. It was their 60th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 45–⁠13–⁠2.

AwayNorthwestern5–⁠7 in 1997
6
Home6Michigan12–⁠0 in 1997
23

FinalHigh 65°F, low 42°FAttendance 106,048

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Michigan 24, Northwestern 22
2024Michigan 50, Northwestern 6
2021Michigan 33, Northwestern 7
2018Michigan 20, Northwestern 17
2015Michigan 38, Northwestern 0
2014Michigan 10, Northwestern 9

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