Virginia at West Virginia
Saturday, November 4, 1978 Share
West Virginia beat Virginia 20–17. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Virginia led the series 9–7–1.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 38°FAttendance 29,291
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
West Virginia 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Virginia–West Virginia gameVirginia leads 12–10–1 in 23 meetings, counting the six since this game.
| 2026 | West Virginia 38, Virginia 27 | Duke’s Mayo Classic |
| 2002 | Virginia 48, West Virginia 22 | Continental Tire Bowl |
| 1985 | Virginia 27, West Virginia 7 | |
| 1984 | Virginia 27, West Virginia 7 | |
| 1981 | West Virginia 32, Virginia 18 | |
| 1980 | West Virginia 45, Virginia 21 |
Around this game
Virginia
- Next gamevs. MarylandNov. 11, 1978
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West Virginia
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