LSU vs. Syracuse

Monday, January 2, 1989, Hall of Fame Bowl Share

No. 17 Syracuse beat No. 16 LSU 23–⁠10. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1 as played.

Neutral site16LSU8–⁠4 in 1988

Neutral site17Syracuse10–⁠2 in 1988

FinalTV: NBCAttendance 51,112Referee: Buddy Ward (Southern Independent)

MVP Robert Drummond (Syracuse QB)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Syracuse 55% to win. Syracuse pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, LSU leads 2–⁠1; as played, 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.