Navy at Pittsburgh

Saturday, October 27, 1979

No. 12 Pittsburgh beat No. 17 Navy 24–⁠7. It was their 28th meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 15–⁠11–⁠2.

Away17Navy7–⁠4 in 1979
7
Home12Pittsburgh11–⁠1 in 1979
24

FinalAttendance 51,332

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Pittsburgh leads 22–⁠15–⁠3 in 40 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2015Navy 44, Pittsburgh 28Military Bowl
2013Navy 24, Pittsburgh 21
2009Pittsburgh 27, Navy 14
2008Pittsburgh 42, Navy 21
2007Navy 48, Pittsburgh 45
1989Pittsburgh 31, Navy 14

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