Pittsburgh at West Virginia
Saturday, November 10, 1979 Share
No. 12 Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 24–17. It was their 72nd meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 47–17–1 in the games on file.
FinalHigh 61°F, low 46°F, 0.26 in. of rainAttendance 38,681
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Pittsburgh 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Pittsburgh–West Virginia gameOfficially, Pittsburgh leads 63–42–3; as played, 61–37–3 in the 101 games on file; the official count covers all 108 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.
Around this game
Pittsburgh
- Next gameat ArmyNov. 17, 1979
- SeasonPittsburgh in 1979
- ProgramPittsburgh history and records
West Virginia
- Next gameat Arizona StateNov. 17, 1979
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1979
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records