Richmond at West Virginia

Saturday, September 19, 1970

No. 17 West Virginia beat Richmond 49–⁠10. It was their 14th meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 12–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayRichmond4–⁠6 in 1970
10
Home17West Virginia8–⁠3 in 1970
49

FinalHigh 74°F, low 56°FAttendance 33,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Virginia 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Virginia leads 21–⁠3–⁠1 in 25 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

Recent meetings
1982West Virginia 43, Richmond 10
1980West Virginia 31, Richmond 28
1979West Virginia 20, Richmond 18
1978West Virginia 14, Richmond 12
1977West Virginia 36, Richmond 0
1976West Virginia 9, Richmond 6

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