Duke at South Carolina

Saturday, September 2, 1989

South Carolina beat Duke 27–⁠21. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Duke led the series 24–⁠16–⁠2.

AwayDuke8–⁠4 in 1989
21
HomeSouth Carolina6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1989
27

FinalHigh 98°F, low 73°FAttendance 74,232

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

South Carolina 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Duke leads 24–⁠17–⁠3 in 44 meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
1991Duke 24, South Carolina 24
1990South Carolina 21, Duke 10
1989South Carolina 27, Duke 21
1985South Carolina 28, Duke 7
1984South Carolina 21, Duke 0
1983South Carolina 31, Duke 24

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