Cincinnati at Penn State

Saturday, October 11, 1986

No. 5 Penn State beat Cincinnati 23–⁠17. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayCincinnati5–⁠6 in 1986
17
Home5Penn State12–⁠0 in 1986
23

FinalHigh 54°F, low 31°FAttendance 84,812

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Penn State leads 8–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2005Penn State 42, Cincinnati 24
1992Penn State 24, Cincinnati 20
1991Penn State 81, Cincinnati 0
1988Penn State 35, Cincinnati 9
1987Penn State 41, Cincinnati 0
1986Penn State 23, Cincinnati 17

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