Pittsburgh vs NC State
Pittsburgh61 tie12 meetings
5NC State
Pittsburgh leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | W | 53-34 |
| 2020 | NC State win | Pittsburgh | L | 29-30 |
| 2017 | NC State win | Pittsburgh | L | 17-35 |
| 2009 | NC State win | Raleigh | L | 31-38 |
| 2001 * | Pittsburgh win | Neutral | W | 34-19 |
| 1988 | NC State win | Raleigh | L | 3-14 |
| 1987 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | W | 34-0 |
| 1986 | Tie | Pittsburgh | T | 14-14 |
| 1985 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | W | 24-10 |
| 1978 * | NC State win | Neutral | L | 17-30 |
| 1953 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | W | 40-6 |
| 1952 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | W | 48-6 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1952.
See the Pittsburgh vs NC State 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 Pittsburgh and NC State?
Pittsburgh is 6-5-1 against NC State across 12 meetings on record since 1952. Pittsburgh leads the series.
When did Pittsburgh last play NC State?
They last met in 2025, a 53-34 win for Pittsburgh.