Pittsburgh vs. NC State
Saturday, December 23, 1978, Tangerine Bowl Share
NC State beat No. 16 Pittsburgh 30–17. It was their third meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 2–1.
FinalAttendance 31,356
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Pittsburgh 60% to win. NC State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Pittsburgh–NC State gamePittsburgh leads 6–5–1 in 12 meetings, counting the nine since this game.
| 2025 | Pittsburgh 53, NC State 34 | |
| 2020 | NC State 30, Pittsburgh 29 | |
| 2017 | NC State 35, Pittsburgh 17 | |
| 2009 | NC State 38, Pittsburgh 31 | |
| 2001 | Pittsburgh 34, NC State 19 | Tangerine Bowl |
| 1988 | NC State 14, Pittsburgh 3 |
Around this game
Pittsburgh
- Next gamevs. KansasSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonPittsburgh in 1978
- ProgramPittsburgh history and records
NC State
- Next gamevs. East CarolinaSept. 8, 1979
- SeasonNC State in 1978
- ProgramNC State history and records