West Virginia at Syracuse
Saturday, November 20, 1971 Share
Syracuse beat West Virginia 28–24. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Syracuse led the series 12–7.
FinalHigh 44°F, low 32°FAttendance 18,049
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
West Virginia 58% to win. Syracuse won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every West Virginia–Syracuse gameSyracuse leads 34–27 in 61 meetings, counting the 42 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 gamevs. VillanovaSept. 9, 1972
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1971
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Syracuse
- Next gameat MiamiDec. 4, 1971
- SeasonSyracuse in 1971
- ProgramSyracuse history and records