West Virginia vs. Syracuse
Saturday, September 15, 1979 Share
Syracuse beat West Virginia 24–14. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Syracuse led the series 16–11.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 52°FAttendance 10,375
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Syracuse 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–Syracuse gameSyracuse leads 34–27 in 61 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.
| 2018 | Syracuse 34, West Virginia 18 | Camping World Bowl |
| 2012 | Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14 | Pinstripe Bowl |
| 2011 | Syracuse 49, West Virginia 23 | |
| 2010 | Syracuse 19, West Virginia 14 | |
| 2009 | West Virginia 34, Syracuse 13 | |
| 2008 | West Virginia 17, Syracuse 6 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. NC StateSept. 22, 1979
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1979
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Syracuse
- Next gameat NorthwesternSept. 22, 1979
- SeasonSyracuse in 1979
- ProgramSyracuse history and records