Minnesota and Michigan prepare for 100th Little Brown Jug matchup
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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Minnesota Golden Gophers and Michigan Wolverines will meet for the 100th time in their rivalry for the Little Brown Jug on Saturday. The historic trophy, purchased by Michigan in 1903, has been heavily dominated by the Wolverines, who have won it 75% of the time since its inception. The series features notable moments, including Minnesota's 2014 victory, where they won 30-14. Michigan’s recent dominance saw them defeat Minnesota in the last meeting in 2015, ending that year's match with a close score of 29-26. This upcoming game continues a long-standing tradition in college football.
- •Minnesota and Michigan's 100th meeting takes place on Saturday.
- •Michigan has captured the Little Brown Jug 75% of the time.
- •Minnesota's last win in the series was in 2014, 30-14.
- •The 2015 matchup ended with Michigan winning 29-26.
- •The Little Brown Jug is the oldest rivalry trophy in college football.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Epic moments in battle for The Little Brown Jug
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