West Virginia at Boston College

Saturday, September 13, 1997

Boston College beat West Virginia 31–⁠24. It was their 26th meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 17–⁠8–⁠1.

AwayWest Virginia7–⁠5 in 1997
24
HomeBoston College4–⁠7 in 1997
31

FinalHigh 85°F, low 62°F, 1 in. of rainAttendance 39,200

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Virginia 63% to win. Boston College won as Elo’s underdog.

West Virginia leads 21–⁠11–⁠1 in 33 meetings, counting the seven 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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