Pittsburgh at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 14, 1972

No. 7 Notre Dame beat Pittsburgh 42–⁠16. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 27–⁠11–⁠1 as played.

AwayPittsburgh1–⁠10 in 1972
16
Home7Notre Dame8–⁠3 in 1972
42

FinalHigh 62°F, low 45°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 91% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 51–⁠21–⁠1; as played, 52–⁠21–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Notre Dame 37, Pittsburgh 15
2023Notre Dame 58, Pittsburgh 7
2020Notre Dame 45, Pittsburgh 3
2018Notre Dame 19, Pittsburgh 14
2015Notre Dame 42, Pittsburgh 30
2013Pittsburgh 28, Notre Dame 21

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