Oklahoma vs. Clemson

Monday, January 2, 1989, Citrus Bowl

No. 13 Clemson beat No. 10 Oklahoma 13–⁠6. It was their third meeting; after it, Oklahoma led the series 2–⁠1.

Neutral site10Oklahoma9–⁠3 in 1988
6
Neutral site13Clemson10–⁠2 in 1988
13

FinalTV: ABCAttendance 53,571Referee: Dick Burleson (SEC)

MVP Terry Allen (RB, Clemson)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Oklahoma 54% to win. Clemson pulled the upset.

Clemson leads 3–⁠2 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2015Clemson 37, Oklahoma 17Orange Bowl
2014Clemson 40, Oklahoma 6Russell Athletic Bowl
1988Clemson 13, Oklahoma 6Citrus Bowl
1972Oklahoma 52, Clemson 3
1963Oklahoma 31, Clemson 14

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