West Virginia at NC State
Saturday, September 23, 1978 Share
NC State beat West Virginia 29–15. It was their eighth meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 5–3.
FinalHigh 93°F, low 63°F, 0.36 in. of rainAttendance 42,200
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
NC State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–NC State gameWest Virginia leads 6–5 in 11 meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2019 | West Virginia 44, NC State 27 | |
| 2010 | NC State 23, West Virginia 7 | Champs Sports Bowl |
| 1979 | NC State 38, West Virginia 14 | |
| 1978 | NC State 29, West Virginia 15 | |
| 1975 | West Virginia 13, NC State 10 | Peach Bowl |
| 1972 | NC State 49, West Virginia 13 | Peach Bowl |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. CaliforniaSept. 30, 1978
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1978
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
NC State
- Next gameat Wake ForestSept. 30, 1978
- SeasonNC State in 1978
- ProgramNC State history and records