Penn State at Pittsburgh

Saturday, November 20, 1971

No. 6 Penn State beat Pittsburgh 55–⁠18. It was their 71st meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 35–⁠32–⁠3 in the games on file.

Away6Penn State11–⁠1 in 1971
55
HomePittsburgh3–⁠8 in 1971
18

FinalHigh 42°F, low 33°F, 0.12 in. of rainAttendance 39,539

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Penn State leads 53–⁠43–⁠4; as played, 52–⁠43–⁠4 in the 99 games on file; the official count covers all 100 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2019Penn State 17, Pittsburgh 10
2018Penn State 51, Pittsburgh 6
2017Penn State 33, Pittsburgh 14
2016Pittsburgh 42, Penn State 39
2000Pittsburgh 12, Penn State 0
1999Penn State 20, Pittsburgh 17

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