Pittsburgh at West Virginia

Saturday, October 10, 1981

No. 4 Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 17–⁠0. It was their 74th meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 49–⁠17–⁠1 in the games on file.

Away4Pittsburgh11–⁠1 in 1981
17
HomeWest Virginia9–⁠3 in 1981
0

FinalHigh 64°F, low 47°FAttendance 54,280

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 61% 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 34 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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