West Virginia at Virginia
Saturday, November 2, 1985 Share
Virginia beat West Virginia 27–7. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Virginia led the series 11–9–1.
FinalHigh 56°F, low 47°F, 2.05 in. of rainAttendance 35,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–Virginia gameVirginia leads 12–10–1 in 23 meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2026 | West Virginia 38, Virginia 27 | Duke’s Mayo Classic |
| 2002 | Virginia 48, West Virginia 22 | Continental Tire Bowl |
| 1985 | Virginia 27, West Virginia 7 | |
| 1984 | Virginia 27, West Virginia 7 | |
| 1981 | West Virginia 32, Virginia 18 | |
| 1980 | West Virginia 45, Virginia 21 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. RutgersNov. 9, 1985
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1985
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Virginia
- Next gameat NC StateNov. 9, 1985
- SeasonVirginia in 1985
- ProgramVirginia history and records