Michigan at Northwestern

Saturday, October 17, 1998

Michigan beat Northwestern 12–⁠6. It was their 61st meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 46–⁠13–⁠2.

AwayMichigan10–⁠3 in 1998
12
HomeNorthwestern3–⁠9 in 1998
6

FinalHigh 79°F, low 55°F, 0.57 in. of rainAttendance 47,129

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 61–⁠15–⁠2 in 78 meetings, counting the 17 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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