California at Miami

Saturday, September 16, 1989

No. 3 Miami beat California 31–⁠3. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayCalifornia4–⁠7 in 1989
3
Home3Miami11–⁠1 in 1989
31

FinalHigh 92°F, low 76°FAttendance 56,931

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Miami 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Miami leads 3–⁠2 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Miami 39, California 38
2008California 24, Miami 17Emerald Bowl
1990Miami 52, California 24
1989Miami 31, California 3
1964California 9, Miami 7

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