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Pittsburgh vs Temple
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 27 | Pittsburgh leads |
 Temple Owls | 8 |
Meetings since 1938: 36, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Pittsburgh has won the last 7 meetings.
27-8-1 Regular season
8-2 Last 10
29-14 Avg score
10 Longest Pittsburgh win run
Biggest Pittsburgh win 76-0 in 1977, a 76-point margin.
Biggest Pittsburgh loss 18-28 in 1990, a 10-point margin.
Every Pittsburgh vs Temple meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 47-17 |
| 2004 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 27-22 |
| 2003 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 30-16 |
| 2002 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 29-22 |
| 2001 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 33-7 |
| 2000 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 7-0 |
| 1999 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 55-24 |
| 1998 | Temple win | Pittsburgh | 33-34 |
| 1997 | Temple win | Philadelphia | 13-17 |
| 1996 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 53-52 |
| 1995 | Temple win | Philadelphia | 27-29 |
| 1994 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 45-19 |
| 1993 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 28-18 |
| 1992 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 27-20 |
| 1991 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 26-7 |
| 1990 | Temple win | Pittsburgh | 18-28 |
| 1989 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 27-3 |
| 1988 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 42-7 |
| 1987 | Temple win | Pittsburgh | 21-24 |
| 1986 | Temple win | Pittsburgh | 13-19 |
| 1985 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 21-17 |
| 1984 | Temple win | Philadelphia | 12-13 |
| 1983 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 35-0 |
| 1982 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 38-7 |
| 1981 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 35-0 |
| 1980 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 36-2 |
| 1979 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 10-9 |
| 1978 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 20-12 |
| 1977 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 76-0 |
| 1976 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 21-7 |
| 1975 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 55-6 |
| 1974 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 35-24 |
| 1946 | Tie | Philadelphia | 0-0 |
| 1945 | Temple win | Pittsburgh | 0-6 |
| 1939 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 13-7 |
| 1938 | Pittsburgh win | Philadelphia | 28-6 |
Scores from the Pittsburgh perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1938.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1938, 27-8-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Pittsburgh and Temple meet.
How to watch Pittsburgh vs Temple
When Pittsburgh and Temple 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 Temple 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.
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Pittsburgh vs Temple: the essentials
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Temple Owls is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the American Athletic (Group of 6). Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1938, 27-8-1. Across 36 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Pittsburgh vs Temple 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 Temple against the whole conference, see Temple vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Pittsburgh and Temple?
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1938, 27-8-1. The two programs have met 36 times on record.
How can I watch Pittsburgh vs Temple?
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 Temple in the same conference?
No. Pittsburgh plays in the ACC. Temple plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.