Virginia at West Virginia
Saturday, November 17, 1973 Share
West Virginia beat Virginia 42–17. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Virginia led the series 9–5–1.
FinalHigh 36°F, low 25°FAttendance 26,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
West Virginia 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Virginia–West Virginia gameVirginia leads 12–10–1 in 23 meetings, counting the eight 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
Virginia
- Next gameat NavySept. 14, 1974
- SeasonVirginia in 1973
- ProgramVirginia history and records
West Virginia
- Next gameat SyracuseNov. 24, 1973
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1973
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records