West Virginia at Syracuse
Saturday, October 13, 1956 Share
Syracuse beat No. 20 West Virginia 27–20. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Syracuse led the series 3–1.
FinalHigh 71°F, low 41°FAttendance 25,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Syracuse 56% to win. Syracuse pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–Syracuse gameSyracuse leads 34–27 in 61 meetings, counting the 57 since this game.
| 2018 | Syracuse 34, West Virginia 18 | Camping World Bowl |
| 2012 | Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14 | Pinstripe Bowl |
| 2011 | Syracuse 49, West Virginia 23 | |
| 2010 | Syracuse 19, West Virginia 14 | |
| 2009 | West Virginia 34, Syracuse 13 | |
| 2008 | West Virginia 17, Syracuse 6 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gameat William & MaryOct. 20, 1956
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1956
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Syracuse
- Next gamevs. ArmyOct. 20, 1956
- SeasonSyracuse in 1956
- ProgramSyracuse history and records