Pittsburgh at NC State

Saturday, September 13, 1986

Pittsburgh and NC State tied 14–⁠14. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 3–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayPittsburgh5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1986
14
HomeNC State8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1986
14

FinalAttendance 47,200

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 53% to win.

Pittsburgh leads 6–⁠5–⁠1 in 12 meetings, counting the seven 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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