Pittsburgh at Penn State
Friday, November 24, 1978 Share
No. 1 Penn State beat No. 15 Pittsburgh 17–10. It was their 78th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 38–36–3 in the games on file.
FinalHigh 48°F, low 35°F, 0.29 in. of rainAttendance 77,465
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Pittsburgh–Penn State gameOfficially, Penn State leads 53–43–4; as played, 52–43–4 in the 99 games on file; the official count covers all 100 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.
Around this game
Pittsburgh
- Next gamevs. NC StateDec. 23, 1978, Tangerine Bowl
- SeasonPittsburgh in 1978
- ProgramPittsburgh history and records
Penn State
- Next gamevs. AlabamaJan. 1, 1979, Sugar Bowl
- SeasonPenn State in 1978
- ProgramPenn State history and records