West Virginia at Pittsburgh

Saturday, October 18, 1980

No. 11 Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 42–⁠14. It was their 73rd meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 48–⁠17–⁠1 in the games on file.

AwayWest Virginia6–⁠6 in 1980
14
Home11Pittsburgh11–⁠1 in 1980
42

FinalAttendance 55,130

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, 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 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025West Virginia 31, Pittsburgh 24
2024Pittsburgh 38, West Virginia 34
2023West Virginia 17, Pittsburgh 6
2022Pittsburgh 38, West Virginia 31
2011West Virginia 21, Pittsburgh 20
2010West Virginia 35, Pittsburgh 10

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