Ohio State at Pittsburgh

Saturday, September 17, 1988

Pittsburgh beat No. 18 Ohio State 42–⁠10. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 15–⁠5–⁠1.

Away18Ohio State4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1988
10
HomePittsburgh6–⁠5 in 1988
42

FinalAttendance 56,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 54% to win. Pittsburgh pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 19–⁠5–⁠1 in 25 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
1996Ohio State 72, Pittsburgh 0
1995Ohio State 54, Pittsburgh 14
1994Ohio State 27, Pittsburgh 3
1993Ohio State 63, Pittsburgh 28
1988Pittsburgh 42, Ohio State 10
1985Ohio State 10, Pittsburgh 7

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