Pittsburgh at Penn State

Saturday, September 6, 1997

No. 1 Penn State beat Pittsburgh 34–⁠17. It was their 93rd meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 47–⁠41–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayPittsburgh6–⁠6 in 1997
17
Home1Penn State9–⁠3 in 1997
34

FinalHigh 72°F, low 46°FAttendance 97,115

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Penn State leads 53–⁠43–⁠4; as played, 52–⁠43–⁠4 in the 99 games on file; the official count covers all 100 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2019Penn State 17, Pittsburgh 10
2018Penn State 51, Pittsburgh 6
2017Penn State 33, Pittsburgh 14
2016Pittsburgh 42, Penn State 39
2000Pittsburgh 12, Penn State 0
1999Penn State 20, Pittsburgh 17

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