Purdue at Washington

Saturday, September 16, 1989

No. 15 Washington beat Purdue 38–⁠9. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Washington led the series 5–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayPurdue3–⁠8 in 1989
9
Home15Washington8–⁠4 in 1989
38

FinalHigh 57°F, low 51°F, 0.06 in. of rainAttendance 66,392

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Washington 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Washington leads 9–⁠2–⁠1 in 12 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Washington 38, Purdue 26
2025Washington 49, Purdue 13
2002Purdue 34, Washington 24Sun Bowl
2000Washington 34, Purdue 24Rose Bowl
1990Washington 20, Purdue 14
1989Washington 38, Purdue 9

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