NC State vs Pittsburgh
NC State51 tie12 meetings
6Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | L | 34-53 |
| 2020 | NC State win | Pittsburgh | W | 30-29 |
| 2017 | NC State win | Pittsburgh | W | 35-17 |
| 2009 | NC State win | Raleigh | W | 38-31 |
| 2001 * | Pittsburgh win | Neutral | L | 19-34 |
| 1988 | NC State win | Raleigh | W | 14-3 |
| 1987 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | L | 0-34 |
| 1986 | Tie | Pittsburgh | T | 14-14 |
| 1985 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | L | 10-24 |
| 1978 * | NC State win | Neutral | W | 30-17 |
| 1953 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | L | 6-40 |
| 1952 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | L | 6-48 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1952.
See the NC State vs Pittsburgh rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between NC State and Pittsburgh?
NC State is 5-6-1 against Pittsburgh across 12 meetings on record since 1952. Pittsburgh leads the series.
When did NC State last play Pittsburgh?
They last met in 2025, a 34-53 loss for NC State.