Pittsburgh at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 14, 1978 Share

Notre Dame beat No. 9 Pittsburgh 26–⁠17. It was their 45th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 31–⁠13–⁠1 as played.

Away9Pittsburgh8–⁠4 in 1978

HomeNotre Dame9–⁠3 in 1978

FinalHigh 48°F, low 40°F, 0.46 in. of rainAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 50% to win. Notre Dame pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 51–⁠21–⁠1; as played, 52–⁠21–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.