Villanova at Cincinnati

Saturday, September 29, 1979

Cincinnati beat Villanova 27–⁠13. It was their third meeting; after it, Cincinnati led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayVillanova5–⁠6 in 1979
13
HomeCincinnati2–⁠9 in 1979
27

FinalHigh 81°F, low 59°FAttendance 14,785

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Cincinnati 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 2–⁠2 in four meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1980Villanova 23, Cincinnati 6
1979Cincinnati 27, Villanova 13
1973Villanova 14, Cincinnati 7
1972Cincinnati 14, Villanova 7

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