Houston vs. Washington State
Sunday, December 25, 1988, Aloha Bowl Share
No. 18 Washington State beat No. 14 Houston 24–22. It was their third meeting; after it, Washington State led the series 2–1.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 35,132Referee: John Laurie (Big Eight)
MVP Victor Wood (WR, WSU)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Houston 58% to win. Washington State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Houston–Washington State gameWashington State leads 3–1 in four meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2019 | Washington State 31, Houston 24 | |
| 1988 | Washington State 24, Houston 22 | Aloha Bowl |
| 1966 | Houston 21, Washington State 7 | |
| 1959 | Washington State 32, Houston 18 |
Around this game
Houston
- Next gameat UNLVSept. 2, 1989
- SeasonHouston in 1988
- ProgramHouston history and records
Washington State
- Next gamevs. IdahoSept. 2, 1989
- SeasonWashington State in 1988
- ProgramWashington State history and records