Pittsburgh at Tulane

Saturday, September 16, 1978

No. 14 Pittsburgh beat Tulane 24–⁠6. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Tulane led the series 4–⁠2.

Away14Pittsburgh8–⁠4 in 1978
24
HomeTulane4–⁠7 in 1978
6

FinalHigh 90°FAttendance 32,658

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tulane leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1984Pittsburgh 21, Tulane 10
1978Pittsburgh 24, Tulane 6
1977Pittsburgh 48, Tulane 0
1973Tulane 24, Pittsburgh 6
1972Tulane 38, Pittsburgh 6
1971Tulane 33, Pittsburgh 8

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