The 1989 Copper Bowl featured the NC State Wolfpack and the Arizona Wildcats.
Arizona scored first on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Ronald Veal to Olatide Ogundiditimi giving Arizona a 7–0 lead throughout the 1st quarter. In the second quarter, with NC State driving, Shane Montgomery's pass was intercepted by Scott Geyer and returned 85 yards for a touchdown, making it 14–0 Arizona. Montgomery later found Todd Varn in the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown pass cutting the lead to 14–7. Arizona took a 17–7 halftime lead on a 34-yard Gary Coston field goal. In the third quarter, a 43-yard Hartman field goal made the final score 17–10.
Statistics Statistics NC State ArizonaFirst downs 23 8Rushing yards 88 50Passing yards 222 80Return yards 10 107Total offense 310 130Punts–average 7–37.7 10–41.7Fumbles–lost 2–2 3–2Penalties–yards 6–49 5–47Possession time 38:06 21:54 Source:
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