SMU at Pittsburgh
Saturday, October 3, 1942 Share
Pittsburgh beat SMU 20–7. It was their third meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 2–0–1.
FinalHigh 78°F, low 57°FAttendance 15,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
SMU 51% to win. Pittsburgh won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every SMU–Pittsburgh gameSMU leads 4–2–1 in seven meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2024 | SMU 48, Pittsburgh 25 | |
| 2011 | SMU 28, Pittsburgh 6 | BBVA Compass Bowl |
| 1982 | SMU 7, Pittsburgh 3 | Cotton Bowl |
| 1948 | SMU 33, Pittsburgh 14 | |
| 1942 | Pittsburgh 20, SMU 7 | |
| 1940 | SMU 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
Around this game
SMU
- Next gamevs. Hardin SimmonsOct. 10, 1942
- SeasonSMU in 1942
- ProgramSMU history and records
Pittsburgh
- Next gamevs. Great Lakes NavyOct. 10, 1942
- SeasonPittsburgh in 1942
- ProgramPittsburgh history and records

