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West Virginia at Pittsburgh

Saturday, September 27, 1986

Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 48–⁠16. It was their 79th meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 51–⁠19–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayWest Virginia4–⁠7 in 1986
16
HomePittsburgh5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1986
48

FinalAttendance 55,129

Before kickoff

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Pittsburgh 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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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 29 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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