Pittsburgh at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 17, 1953

No. 1 Notre Dame beat No. 15 Pittsburgh 23–⁠14. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 14–⁠6–⁠1 as played.

Away15Pittsburgh3–⁠5–⁠1 in 1953
14
Home1Notre Dame9–⁠0–⁠1 in 1953
23

FinalHigh 82°F, low 40°FAttendance 57,998

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 51–⁠21–⁠1; as played, 52–⁠21–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 53 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Notre Dame 37, Pittsburgh 15
2023Notre Dame 58, Pittsburgh 7
2020Notre Dame 45, Pittsburgh 3
2018Notre Dame 19, Pittsburgh 14
2015Notre Dame 42, Pittsburgh 30
2013Pittsburgh 28, Notre Dame 21

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