NC State at Pittsburgh

Saturday, October 12, 1985

Pittsburgh beat NC State 24–⁠10. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayNC State3–⁠8 in 1985
10
HomePittsburgh5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1985
24

FinalAttendance 36,609

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Pittsburgh leads 6–⁠5–⁠1 in 12 meetings, counting the eight since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Pittsburgh 53, NC State 34
2020NC State 30, Pittsburgh 29
2017NC State 35, Pittsburgh 17
2009NC State 38, Pittsburgh 31
2001Pittsburgh 34, NC State 19Tangerine Bowl
1988NC State 14, Pittsburgh 3

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