West Virginia at Virginia Tech

Saturday, October 14, 1978

Virginia Tech beat West Virginia 16–⁠3. It was their 24th meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 15–⁠8–⁠1.

AwayWest Virginia2–⁠9 in 1978
3
HomeVirginia Tech4–⁠7 in 1978
16

FinalHigh 78°F, low 50°F, 0.72 in. of rainAttendance 40,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Virginia Tech 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Virginia leads 30–⁠23–⁠1 in 54 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.

Recent meetings
2022West Virginia 33, Virginia Tech 10
2021West Virginia 27, Virginia Tech 21
2017Virginia Tech 31, West Virginia 24
2005Virginia Tech 34, West Virginia 17
2004Virginia Tech 19, West Virginia 13
2003West Virginia 28, Virginia Tech 7

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