Penn State at West Virginia

Saturday, October 28, 1972

No. 11 Penn State beat No. 18 West Virginia 28–⁠19. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 30–⁠7–⁠2.

Away11Penn State10–⁠2 in 1972
28
Home18West Virginia8–⁠4 in 1972
19

FinalHigh 64°F, low 54°F, 0.11 in. of rainAttendance 37,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Penn State leads 50–⁠9–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Penn State 34, West Virginia 12
2023Penn State 38, West Virginia 15
1992Penn State 40, West Virginia 26
1991Penn State 51, West Virginia 6
1990Penn State 31, West Virginia 19
1989Penn State 19, West Virginia 9

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