East Carolina at Pittsburgh

Saturday, November 18, 1989

No. 19 Pittsburgh beat East Carolina 47–⁠42. It was their second meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayEast Carolina5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1989
42
Home19Pittsburgh8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1989
47

FinalAttendance 21,862

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Pittsburgh 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

East Carolina leads 3–⁠2 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2025East Carolina 23, Pittsburgh 17Military Bowl
1992East Carolina 37, Pittsburgh 31
1991East Carolina 24, Pittsburgh 23
1989Pittsburgh 47, East Carolina 42
1984Pittsburgh 17, East Carolina 10

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