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Pittsburgh vs Rutgers
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 22 | Pittsburgh leads |
 Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 8 |
Meetings since 1981: 30. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
22-8 Regular season
5-5 Last 10
30-19 Avg score
9 Longest Pittsburgh win run
Biggest Pittsburgh win 52-6 in 1982, a 46-point margin.
Biggest Pittsburgh loss 10-34 in 2011, a 24-point margin.
Every Pittsburgh vs Rutgers meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 27-6 |
| 2011 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 10-34 |
| 2010 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 41-21 |
| 2009 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 24-17 |
| 2008 | Rutgers win | Pittsburgh | 34-54 |
| 2007 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 16-20 |
| 2006 | Rutgers win | Pittsburgh | 10-20 |
| 2005 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 29-37 |
| 2004 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 41-17 |
| 2003 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 42-32 |
| 2002 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 23-3 |
| 2001 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 42-0 |
| 2000 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 29-17 |
| 1999 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 38-15 |
| 1998 | Rutgers win | Pittsburgh | 21-25 |
| 1997 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 55-48 |
| 1996 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 24-9 |
| 1995 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 24-42 |
| 1994 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 35-21 |
| 1993 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 21-10 |
| 1992 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 16-21 |
| 1991 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 22-17 |
| 1990 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 45-21 |
| 1989 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 46-29 |
| 1988 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 20-10 |
| 1987 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 17-0 |
| 1986 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 20-6 |
| 1985 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 38-10 |
| 1982 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 52-6 |
| 1981 | Pittsburgh win | Piscataway | 47-3 |
Scores from the Pittsburgh perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1981.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1981, 22-8. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Pittsburgh and Rutgers meet.
How to watch Pittsburgh vs Rutgers
When Pittsburgh and Rutgers 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 Rutgers 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 Rutgers: the essentials
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1981, 22-8. Across 30 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Pittsburgh vs Rutgers 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 Rutgers against the whole conference, see Rutgers vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Pittsburgh and Rutgers?
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1981, 22-8. The two programs have met 30 times on record.
How can I watch Pittsburgh vs Rutgers?
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 Rutgers in the same conference?
No. Pittsburgh plays in the ACC. Rutgers plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.