Pittsburgh at Penn State

Saturday, November 25, 1972

No. 6 Penn State beat Pittsburgh 49–⁠27. It was their 72nd meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 35–⁠33–⁠3 in the games on file.

AwayPittsburgh1–⁠10 in 1972
27
Home6Penn State10–⁠2 in 1972
49

FinalHigh 39°F, low 27°FAttendance 38,600

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 94% 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 28 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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