West Virginia at Virginia
Saturday, September 23, 1972 Share
West Virginia beat Virginia 48–10. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Virginia led the series 9–4–1.
FinalHigh 80°F, low 49°FAttendance 27,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
West Virginia 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–Virginia gameVirginia leads 12–10–1 in 23 meetings, counting the nine since this game.
| 2026 | West Virginia 38, Virginia 27 | Duke’s Mayo Classic |
| 2002 | Virginia 48, West Virginia 22 | Continental Tire Bowl |
| 1985 | Virginia 27, West Virginia 7 | |
| 1984 | Virginia 27, West Virginia 7 | |
| 1981 | West Virginia 32, Virginia 18 | |
| 1980 | West Virginia 45, Virginia 21 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gameat StanfordSept. 30, 1972
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1972
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Virginia
- Next gameat DukeSept. 30, 1972
- SeasonVirginia in 1972
- ProgramVirginia history and records