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The Little Brown Jug is a trophy used for the annual Michigan - Minnesota football game. It is the namesake of the Brown Jug restaurant on campus.

[edit] History

• Little Brown Jug Lore: What Really Happened in the 1930s, MVictors, 2009

This season marks the 100th anniversary of when Michigan and Minnesota first played for the Little Brown Jug. Early this year I started on a quest to find out everything about the old trophy. I reviewed the legends, interviewed writers, equipment managers, coaches and pored through newspapers, photos and other accounts on the history. I even held the 5 gallon crock in my hands on a couple different occasions to get a good look. Heading up to the 100th anniversary of the jug rivalry I’ll post some of those findings– hope you like it.