Pittsburgh at Notre Dame

Saturday, September 11, 1976

No. 9 Pittsburgh beat No. 11 Notre Dame 31–⁠10. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 29–⁠13–⁠1 as played.

Away9Pittsburgh12–⁠0 in 1976
31
Home11Notre Dame9–⁠3 in 1976
10

FinalHigh 80°F, low 48°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 60% to win. Pittsburgh won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 51–⁠21–⁠1; as played, 52–⁠21–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 31 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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