Michigan State vs. Georgia

Sunday, January 1, 1989, Gator Bowl Share

No. 19 Georgia beat Michigan State 34–⁠27. It was their first meeting; after it, Georgia led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral siteMichigan State6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1988

Neutral site19Georgia9–⁠3 in 1988

FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 76,236Referee: Courtney Mauzy (ACC)

MVPs Wayne Johnson (Georgia); Andre Rison (Michigan State)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Georgia 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Georgia leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.