Penn State at Texas
Saturday, September 30, 1989 Share
Penn State beat Texas 16–12. It was their third meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 2–1.
FinalHigh 89°F, low 64°FAttendance 75,232
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Texas 53% to win. Penn State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Penn State–Texas gamePenn State leads 3–2 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 1996 | Penn State 38, Texas 15 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 1990 | Texas 17, Penn State 13 | |
| 1989 | Penn State 16, Texas 12 | |
| 1984 | Texas 28, Penn State 3 | |
| 1971 | Penn State 30, Texas 6 | Cotton Bowl |
Around this game
Penn State
- Next gameat RutgersOct. 7, 1989
- SeasonPenn State in 1989
- ProgramPenn State history and records
Texas
- Next gamevs. RiceOct. 7, 1989
- SeasonTexas in 1989
- ProgramTexas history and records