West Virginia at Pittsburgh

Saturday, October 17, 1970

Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 36–⁠35. It was their 63rd meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 41–⁠14–⁠1 in the games on file.

AwayWest Virginia8–⁠3 in 1970
35
HomePittsburgh5–⁠5 in 1970
36

FinalHigh 52°F, low 35°FAttendance 44,479

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Virginia 63% to win. Pittsburgh won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Pittsburgh leads 63–⁠42–⁠3; as played, 61–⁠37–⁠3 in the 101 games on file; the official count covers all 108 meetings, counting the 45 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025West Virginia 31, Pittsburgh 24
2024Pittsburgh 38, West Virginia 34
2023West Virginia 17, Pittsburgh 6
2022Pittsburgh 38, West Virginia 31
2011West Virginia 21, Pittsburgh 20
2010West Virginia 35, Pittsburgh 10

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