Houston at Arizona State

Saturday, September 23, 1989

No. 17 Houston beat Arizona State 36–⁠7. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Arizona State led the series 5–⁠3.

Away17Houston9–⁠2 in 1989
36
HomeArizona State6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1989
7

FinalHigh 101°F, low 82°FAttendance 67,357

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Houston 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 5–⁠5 in 10 meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Houston 24, Arizona State 16
1990Houston 62, Arizona State 45
1989Houston 36, Arizona State 7
1982Arizona State 24, Houston 10
1980Arizona State 29, Houston 13
1974Arizona State 30, Houston 9

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