West Virginia at Arizona State
Saturday, November 17, 1979 Share
Arizona State beat West Virginia 42–7. It was their first meeting; after it, Arizona State led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 83°F, low 49°FAttendance 68,573
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Arizona State 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–Arizona State gameArizona State leads 2–1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2025 | Arizona State 25, West Virginia 23 | |
| 2015 | West Virginia 43, Arizona State 42 | Cactus Bowl |
| 1979 | Arizona State 42, West Virginia 7 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. CincinnatiSept. 6, 1980
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1979
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Arizona State
- Next gamevs. ArizonaNov. 24, 1979
- SeasonArizona State in 1979
- ProgramArizona State history and records