Michigan at Penn State
Saturday, November 8, 1997 Share
No. 4 Michigan beat No. 2 Penn State 34–8. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 3–2.
FinalHigh 41°F, low 39°F, 2.03 in. of rainAttendance 97,498
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 60% to win. Michigan pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan–Penn State gameMichigan leads 18–10 in 28 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.
| 2026 | Michigan 21, Penn State 18 | |
| 2023 | Michigan 24, Penn State 15 | |
| 2022 | Michigan 41, Penn State 17 | |
| 2021 | Michigan 21, Penn State 17 | |
| 2020 | Penn State 27, Michigan 17 | |
| 2019 | Penn State 28, Michigan 21 |
Around this game
Michigan
- Next gameat WisconsinNov. 15, 1997
- SeasonMichigan in 1997
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Penn State
- Next gameat PurdueNov. 15, 1997
- SeasonPenn State in 1997
- ProgramPenn State history and records