Pittsburgh at Florida State

Saturday, October 11, 1980

No. 11 Florida State beat No. 4 Pittsburgh 36–⁠22. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 3–⁠2.

Away4Pittsburgh11–⁠1 in 1980
22
Home11Florida State10–⁠2 in 1980
36

FinalHigh 90°F, low 55°FAttendance 52,894

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Florida State 59% to win. Florida State pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Pittsburgh leads 7–⁠5 in 12 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Pittsburgh 34, Florida State 31
2023Florida State 24, Pittsburgh 7
2020Pittsburgh 41, Florida State 17
2013Florida State 41, Pittsburgh 13
1983Pittsburgh 17, Florida State 16
1982Pittsburgh 37, Florida State 17

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