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Pittsburgh vs Ohio State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 5 | Ohio State leads |
 Ohio State Buckeyes | 19 |
Meetings since 1929: 25, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Ohio State has won the last 4 meetings.
5-18-1 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
2-8 Last 10
12-27 Avg score
7 Longest Ohio State win run
Biggest Pittsburgh win 42-10 in 1988, a 32-point margin.
Biggest Pittsburgh loss 0-72 in 1996, a 72-point margin.
Every Pittsburgh vs Ohio State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 0-72 |
| 1995 | Ohio State win | Pittsburgh | 14-54 |
| 1994 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 3-27 |
| 1993 | Ohio State win | Pittsburgh | 28-63 |
| 1988 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 42-10 |
| 1985 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 7-10 |
| 1983 * | Ohio State win | Neutral | 23-28 |
| 1954 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 0-26 |
| 1952 | Pittsburgh win | Columbus | 21-14 |
| 1951 | Ohio State win | Pittsburgh | 14-16 |
| 1950 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 7-41 |
| 1949 | Ohio State win | Pittsburgh | 10-14 |
| 1948 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 0-41 |
| 1947 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 12-0 |
| 1946 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 13-20 |
| 1945 | Ohio State win | Pittsburgh | 0-14 |
| 1944 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 19-54 |
| 1943 | Ohio State win | Pittsburgh | 6-46 |
| 1942 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 19-59 |
| 1941 | Ohio State win | Pittsburgh | 14-21 |
| 1940 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 7-30 |
| 1936 | Pittsburgh win | Columbus | 6-0 |
| 1932 | Tie | Columbus | 0-0 |
| 1930 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 7-16 |
| 1929 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 18-2 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Pittsburgh perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1929.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 1929, 19-5-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Pittsburgh and Ohio State meet.
How to watch Pittsburgh vs Ohio State
When Pittsburgh and Ohio State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Pittsburgh radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Pittsburgh vs Ohio State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Pittsburgh this season
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Pittsburgh vs Ohio State: the essentials
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Ohio State Buckeyes is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 1929, 19-5-1. Across 25 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Pittsburgh vs Ohio State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Pittsburgh Panthers team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Ohio State against the whole conference, see Ohio State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Pittsburgh and Ohio State?
Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 1929, 19-5-1. The two programs have met 25 times on record.
How can I watch Pittsburgh vs Ohio State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Pittsburgh and Ohio State in the same conference?
No. Pittsburgh plays in the ACC. Ohio State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.