West Virginia vs. Clemson
Saturday, December 30, 1989, Gator Bowl Share
No. 14 Clemson beat No. 17 West Virginia 27–7. It was their first meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 82,911Referee: Terry Monk (SICOA)
MVPs Levon Kirkland (LB, Clemson); Mike Fox (DT, West Virginia)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Clemson 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–Clemson gameTied 1–1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2011 | West Virginia 70, Clemson 33 | Orange Bowl |
| 1989 | Clemson 27, West Virginia 7 | Gator Bowl |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. Kent StateSept. 1, 1990
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1989
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Clemson
- Next gamevs. Long Beach StateSept. 1, 1990
- SeasonClemson in 1989
- ProgramClemson history and records