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Pittsburgh vs South Carolina
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 3 | Pittsburgh leads |
 South Carolina Gamecocks | 1 |
Meetings since 1980: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-1 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
3-1 Last 4
36-22 Avg score
2 Longest Pittsburgh win run
Biggest Pittsburgh win 42-7 in 1985, a 35-point margin.
Biggest Pittsburgh loss 21-45 in 1984, a 24-point margin.
Every Pittsburgh vs South Carolina meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 42-7 |
| 1984 | South Carolina win | Columbia | 21-45 |
| 1981 | Pittsburgh win | Columbia | 42-28 |
| 1980 * | Pittsburgh win | Neutral | 37-9 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Pittsburgh perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1980.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1980, 3-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Pittsburgh and South Carolina meet.
How to watch Pittsburgh vs South Carolina
When Pittsburgh and South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina: the essentials
Pittsburgh Panthers vs South Carolina Gamecocks is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1980, 3-1. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Pittsburgh vs South Carolina 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 South Carolina against the whole conference, see South Carolina vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Pittsburgh and South Carolina?
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1980, 3-1. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Pittsburgh vs South Carolina?
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 South Carolina in the same conference?
No. Pittsburgh plays in the ACC. South Carolina plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.