South Carolina vs. Pittsburgh

Monday, December 29, 1980, Gator Bowl Share

No. 3 Pittsburgh beat No. 18 South Carolina 37–⁠9. It was their first meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site18South Carolina8–⁠4 in 1980

Neutral site3Pittsburgh11–⁠1 in 1980

FinalTV: ABCAttendance 72,297Referee: Robert Carpenter (ACC)

MVPs Rick Trocano (Pittsburgh); George Rogers (South Carolina)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Pittsburgh 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Pittsburgh leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.