Syracuse at Pittsburgh

Saturday, October 31, 1987

No. 8 Syracuse beat Pittsburgh 24–⁠10. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 24–⁠17–⁠2 as played.

Away8Syracuse11–⁠0–⁠1 in 1987
24
HomePittsburgh8–⁠4 in 1987
10

FinalAttendance 52,714

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Syracuse 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Pittsburgh leads 46–⁠32–⁠3; as played, 46–⁠33–⁠3 in 82 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Pittsburgh 27, Syracuse 13
2025Pittsburgh 30, Syracuse 13
2024Pittsburgh 41, Syracuse 13
2023Syracuse 28, Pittsburgh 13
2022Pittsburgh 19, Syracuse 9
2021Pittsburgh 31, Syracuse 14

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