Western Carolina at Tennessee Tech

Saturday, September 8, 1979 Share

Western Carolina beat Tennessee Tech 24–⁠7. It was their third meeting; after it, Tennessee Tech led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayWestern Carolina6–⁠5 in 1979

HomeTennessee Tech0–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 84°F, low 55°FAttendance 8,650

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Carolina 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tennessee Tech leads 3–⁠2 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Western Carolina 44, Tennessee Tech 20
1980	Tennessee Tech 26, Western Carolina 10
1979	Western Carolina 24, Tennessee Tech 7
1978	Tennessee Tech 22, Western Carolina 20
1977	Tennessee Tech 41, Western Carolina 21