West Virginia at Notre Dame

Saturday, November 22, 1997

Notre Dame beat No. 22 West Virginia 21–⁠14. It was their second meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 2–⁠0.

Away22West Virginia7–⁠5 in 1997
14
HomeNotre Dame7–⁠6 in 1997
21

FinalHigh 44°F, low 31°FAttendance 80,225

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 57% to win. Notre Dame pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Notre Dame leads 4–⁠0 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2001Notre Dame 34, West Virginia 24
2000Notre Dame 42, West Virginia 28
1997Notre Dame 21, West Virginia 14
1988Notre Dame 34, West Virginia 21Fiesta Bowl

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