Pittsburgh at West Virginia

Saturday, November 5, 1977

No. 12 Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 44–⁠3. It was their 70th meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 45–⁠17–⁠1 in the games on file.

Away12Pittsburgh9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1977
44
HomeWest Virginia5–⁠6 in 1977
3

FinalHigh 70°F, low 63°F, 0.03 in. of rainAttendance 37,031

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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 38 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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