Notre Dame at Pittsburgh

Saturday, October 8, 1988

No. 5 Notre Dame beat Pittsburgh 30–⁠20. It was their 50th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 33–⁠16–⁠1 as played.

Away5Notre Dame12–⁠0 in 1988
30
HomePittsburgh6–⁠5 in 1988
20

FinalAttendance 56,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 51–⁠21–⁠1; as played, 52–⁠21–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Notre Dame 37, Pittsburgh 15
2023Notre Dame 58, Pittsburgh 7
2020Notre Dame 45, Pittsburgh 3
2018Notre Dame 19, Pittsburgh 14
2015Notre Dame 42, Pittsburgh 30
2013Pittsburgh 28, Notre Dame 21

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