Claim: In 1960, the Michigan Wolverines football team, led by Gerald Smith had won against Oregon and Duke but lost to Michigan State.
Evidence: Gerald Smith On September 24, Michigan opened its season with a 21–0 victory over Oregon. On October 8, Michigan defeated Duke, 31–6, before a crowd of 77,183 at Michigan Stadium. On October 1, Michigan lost its annual rivalry game with Michigan State, 24–17, before a record-setting crowd of 76,490 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.