Week 3
Final
1989 Independent
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Akron | 6 | 4 | .591 |
 Boston College | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Cincinnati | 1 | 9 | .136 |
 East Carolina | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Florida State | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Louisiana Tech | 5 | 4 | .550 |
 Louisiana | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Louisville | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Memphis | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Miami | 11 | 1 | .917 |
 Northern Illinois | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Notre Dame | 12 | 1 | .923 |
 Penn State | 8 | 3 | .708 |
 Pittsburgh | 8 | 3 | .708 |
 Rutgers | 2 | 7 | .273 |
 South Carolina | 6 | 4 | .591 |
 Southern Miss | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Syracuse | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Temple | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Tulane | 4 | 8 | .333 |
 Tulsa | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 Army | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Navy | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Virginia Tech | 6 | 4 | .591 |
 West Virginia | 8 | 3 | .708 |
Game Summary
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights emerged victorious over the Boston College Eagles, 9 to 7, on September 16, 1989.
