Pittsburgh at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 28, 1989

No. 1 Notre Dame beat No. 7 Pittsburgh 45–⁠7. It was their 51st meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 34–⁠16–⁠1 as played.

Away7Pittsburgh8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1989
7
Home1Notre Dame12–⁠1 in 1989
45

FinalHigh 74°F, low 45°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 51–⁠21–⁠1; as played, 52–⁠21–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 23 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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