Pittsburgh at West Virginia

Saturday, October 13, 1973

Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 35–⁠7. It was their 66th meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 42–⁠16–⁠1 in the games on file.

AwayPittsburgh6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1973
35
HomeWest Virginia6–⁠5 in 1973
7

FinalHigh 74°F, low 52°F, 0.1 in. of rainAttendance 37,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Virginia 79% to win. Pittsburgh pulled the upset.

Officially, Pittsburgh leads 63–⁠42–⁠3; as played, 61–⁠37–⁠3 in the 101 games on file; the official count covers all 108 meetings, counting the 42 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025West Virginia 31, Pittsburgh 24
2024Pittsburgh 38, West Virginia 34
2023West Virginia 17, Pittsburgh 6
2022Pittsburgh 38, West Virginia 31
2011West Virginia 21, Pittsburgh 20
2010West Virginia 35, Pittsburgh 10

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