NC State at Pittsburgh

Saturday, November 14, 1953

Pittsburgh beat NC State 40–⁠6. It was their second meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayNC State1–⁠9 in 1953
6
HomePittsburgh3–⁠5–⁠1 in 1953
40

FinalHigh 60°F, low 32°FAttendance 15,729

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Pittsburgh leads 6–⁠5–⁠1 in 12 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Pittsburgh 53, NC State 34
2020NC State 30, Pittsburgh 29
2017NC State 35, Pittsburgh 17
2009NC State 38, Pittsburgh 31
2001Pittsburgh 34, NC State 19Tangerine Bowl
1988NC State 14, Pittsburgh 3

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