South Carolina at West Virginia

Saturday, September 16, 1989 Share

No. 12 West Virginia beat South Carolina 45–⁠21. It was their ninth meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 6–⁠2–⁠1.

AwaySouth Carolina6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1989

Home12West Virginia8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1989

FinalHigh 77°F, low 62°F, 0.41 in. of rainAttendance 66,015

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

West Virginia 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Virginia leads 7–⁠4–⁠1 in 12 meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
1994	South Carolina 24, West Virginia 21	Carquest Bowl
1991	West Virginia 21, South Carolina 16
1990	South Carolina 29, West Virginia 10
1989	West Virginia 45, South Carolina 21
1969	West Virginia 14, South Carolina 3	Peach Bowl
1954	West Virginia 26, South Carolina 6