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Pittsburgh vs Villanova
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 3 | Pittsburgh leads |
 Villanova Wildcats | 0 |
Meetings since 1911: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Pittsburgh has won the last 3 meetings.
3-0 Regular season
3-0 Last 3
29-16 Avg score
3 Longest Pittsburgh win run
Biggest Pittsburgh win 28-7 in 2016, a 21-point margin.
Every Pittsburgh vs Villanova meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 28-7 |
| 1998 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 48-41 |
| 1911 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 12-0 |
Scores from the Pittsburgh perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1911.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1911, 3-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Pittsburgh and Villanova meet.
How to watch Pittsburgh vs Villanova
When Pittsburgh and Villanova 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 Villanova 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 Villanova: the essentials
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Villanova Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against FBS Independents. Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1911, 3-0. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Pittsburgh vs Villanova 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 Villanova against the whole conference, see Villanova vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Pittsburgh and Villanova?
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1911, 3-0. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Pittsburgh vs Villanova?
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 Villanova in the same conference?
No. Pittsburgh plays in the ACC. Villanova plays in FBS Independents. This is a non-conference game.