West Virginia at Syracuse
Saturday, November 21, 1987 Share
No. 6 Syracuse beat West Virginia 32–31. It was their 35th meeting; after it, Syracuse led the series 21–14.
FinalHigh 18°F, low 9°F, 5.91 in. of snow, 4.02 in. on the groundAttendance 49,866
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Syracuse 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–Syracuse gameSyracuse leads 34–27 in 61 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.
| 2018 | Syracuse 34, West Virginia 18 | Camping World Bowl |
| 2012 | Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14 | Pinstripe Bowl |
| 2011 | Syracuse 49, West Virginia 23 | |
| 2010 | Syracuse 19, West Virginia 14 | |
| 2009 | West Virginia 34, Syracuse 13 | |
| 2008 | West Virginia 17, Syracuse 6 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. Oklahoma StateDec. 25, 1987, Sun Bowl
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1987
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Syracuse
- Next gamevs. AuburnJan. 1, 1988, Sugar Bowl
- SeasonSyracuse in 1987
- ProgramSyracuse history and records