Virginia Tech at West Virginia

Saturday, November 3, 1979

West Virginia beat Virginia Tech 34–⁠23. It was their 25th meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 16–⁠8–⁠1.

AwayVirginia Tech5–⁠6 in 1979
23
HomeWest Virginia5–⁠6 in 1979
34

FinalHigh 52°F, low 34°FAttendance 27,531

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Virginia 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Virginia leads 30–⁠23–⁠1 in 54 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2022West Virginia 33, Virginia Tech 10
2021West Virginia 27, Virginia Tech 21
2017Virginia Tech 31, West Virginia 24
2005Virginia Tech 34, West Virginia 17
2004Virginia Tech 19, West Virginia 13
2003West Virginia 28, Virginia Tech 7

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