Boston College at West Virginia

Saturday, October 5, 1996

No. 19 West Virginia beat Boston College 34–⁠17. It was their 25th meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 17–⁠7–⁠1.

AwayBoston College5–⁠7 in 1996
17
Home19West Virginia8–⁠4 in 1996
34

FinalHigh 64°F, low 33°FAttendance 58,307

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Virginia 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Virginia leads 21–⁠11–⁠1 in 33 meetings, counting the eight since this game.

Recent meetings
2004Boston College 36, West Virginia 17
2003West Virginia 35, Boston College 28
2002West Virginia 24, Boston College 14
2001Boston College 34, West Virginia 10
2000West Virginia 34, Boston College 14
1999Boston College 34, West Virginia 17

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