Clemson vs. Pittsburgh
Friday, December 30, 1977, Gator Bowl Share
No. 10 Pittsburgh beat No. 11 Clemson 34–3. It was their first meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 72,289Referee: James M. Artley (SEC)
MVPs Matt Cavanaugh (QB, Pitt); Jerry Butler (SE, Clemson)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Pittsburgh 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Clemson–Pittsburgh gameTied 3–3 in six meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2024 | Clemson 24, Pittsburgh 20 | |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh 27, Clemson 17 | |
| 2020 | Clemson 52, Pittsburgh 17 | |
| 2018 | Clemson 42, Pittsburgh 10 | ACC Championship Game |
| 2016 | Pittsburgh 43, Clemson 42 | |
| 1977 | Pittsburgh 34, Clemson 3 | Gator Bowl |
Around this game
Clemson
- Next gamevs. The CitadelSept. 16, 1978
- SeasonClemson in 1977
- ProgramClemson history and records
Pittsburgh
- Next gameat TulaneSept. 16, 1978
- SeasonPittsburgh in 1977
- ProgramPittsburgh history and records