West Virginia at Pittsburgh

Saturday, September 24, 1988

No. 11 West Virginia beat No. 16 Pittsburgh 31–⁠10. It was their 81st meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 52–⁠20–⁠2 in the games on file.

Away11West Virginia11–⁠1 in 1988
31
Home16Pittsburgh6–⁠5 in 1988
10

FinalAttendance 55,978

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 60% to win. West Virginia won as Elo’s underdog.

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 27 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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