Syracuse at Houston

Saturday, September 19, 1970 Share

No. 15 Houston beat Syracuse 42–⁠15. It was their first meeting; after it, Houston led the series 1–⁠0.

AwaySyracuse6–⁠4 in 1970

Home15Houston8–⁠3 in 1970

FinalHigh 90°F, low 76°FAttendance 40,439

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Houston 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1996	Syracuse 30, Houston 17	Liberty Bowl
1970	Houston 42, Syracuse 15