The 1892 season included Northwestern's first games against teams representing Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Early in the game, Michigan's left tackle Frank Decke recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown.
The Chicago Daily Tribune noted: "In the second half, Jewett the big colored halfback of Ann Arbor, made a number of brilliant rushes.
[8][9] After the game, a large celebration took place on the Northwestern campus in a square on Davis Street.
Students blew tin horns, and a large pile of barrels and boxes were set afire.