1989 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1989 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football Independent 5–6 Curley Hallman 2nd Jeff Bower 2nd I formation Ellis Johnson 2nd 4–3 M. M. Roberts Stadium The 1989 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team was an American football team that represented the University of Southern Mississippi as an independent during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second year under head coach Curley Hallman, the team compiled a 5–6 record.1989 Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 28, 2021 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-mississippi/1989-schedule.html The 1989 Golden Eagles, led offensively by quarterback Brett Favre and defensively by linebacker Orlando Harris, had one of the biggest upsets of the college football season when they beat Florida State by a score of 30–26. In a game against Louisville, Southern Miss was on its own 21-yard line with six seconds left in a 10–10 tie. This was the result of a missed field goal by Louisville would have given them the lead. Favre threw a Hail Mary pass that was deflected, but it bounced off the helmet of Southern Mississippi's Michael Jackson and into the hands of wide receiver Darryl Tillman, who scored a touchdown with no time left. The play was later voted on as one of the "Top 5 Memorable Moments" in college football history in an online vote at ESPN.com. Schedule 1989 AP Central September 2 w y Florida State 6 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL TBS 30–26 48,746 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74552475/s-mississippi-surprises-florida-state The Charlotte Observer S. Mississippi surprises Florida State September 3, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com September 9 l 18 Mississippi State M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS 23–26 34,189 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74552682/state-tames-usm-by-2623-score Enterprise-Journal State tames USM by 26–23 score September 10, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com September 16 l y Auburn 5 Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 3–24 83,465 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74552804/auburn-cruises-past-usm The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn cruises past USM September 17, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com September 23 l y TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX 17–19 15,839 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74552930/frogs-upset-golden-eagles Fort Worth Star-Telegram Frogs upset Golden Eagles September 24, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com September 30 l y Texas A&M 22 Kyle Field College Station, TX 14–31 58,843 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74553094/lewis-breaks-loose-in-3114-aggies-win Austin American-Statesman Lewis breaks loose in 31–14 Aggies win October 1, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com October 7 w Tulane M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS rivalry 30–21 18,891 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74553290/tulane-falls-to-usm-3021 Daily World Tulane falls to USM, 30–21 October 8, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com October 14 w y Louisville Cardinal Stadium Louisville, KY 16–10 38,484 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10897037/ The Courier-Journal Hail Mary fling on last play shoots down U of L October 15, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com October 21 l y Southwestern Louisiana M.M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS 21–24 20,732 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74553535/last-second-field-goal-puts-cajuns-past The Crowley Post-Signal Last second field goal puts Cajuns past So. Miss. 24–21 October 22, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com October 28 w y Memphis State Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry 31–7 18,572 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74553655/memphis-state-loses The Jackson Sun Memphis State loses October 29, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com November 18 l y Alabama 4 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 14–37 70,123 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71574740/early-hope-turns-to-dust-for-eagles/ Hattiesburg American Early hope turns to dust for Eagles November 19, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com November 25 w East Carolina M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS 41–27 11,189 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72755523/usm-goes-out-4127-winner-over-ecu/ Hattiesburg American USM goes out 41–27 winner over ECU November 26, 1989 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com Game summaries Florida State #6 Florida State vs. Southern Miss Seminoles 10 0 13 3 Golden Eagles 3 14 0 13 September 2 Gator Bowl Stadium, Jacksonville, FL 12:30 p.m. EDT 48,746 TBS yes Q1 3 FSU Dexter Carter 11-yard run (Mason kick) FSU 7–0 FSU Bill Mason 24-yard field goal FSU 10–0 0:17 USM Chuck Davis 22-yard field goal FSU 10–3 Q2 2 USM Eddie Ray Jackson 3-yard run (Davis kick) Tied 10–10 0:11 USM Alfred Williams 4-yard pass from Brett Favre (Davis kick) USM 17–10 Q3 3 FSU Lawrence Dawsey 23-yard pass from Peter Tom Willis (Mason kick) Tied 17–17 FSU Dexter Carter 9-yard run (kick failed) FSU 23–17 Q4 3 USM Rickey Bradley 10-yard run (Davis kick) USM 24–23 6:57 FSU Bill Mason 27-yard field goal FSU 26–24 0:23 USM Anthony Harris 2-yard pass from Brett Favre (pass failed) USM 30–26 yes 1989 Florida State Seminoles football team Eagles Get A Break Vs. Seminoles (FSU Isn't Angry Over A Loss To UM) Sun-Sentinel https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1989-09-02-8903010113-story.html September 2, 1989 December 30, 2018Florida State Is Upset At Finish The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1989/09/03/sports/college-football-florida-state-is-upset-at-finish.html September 3, 1989 December 30, 2018 Roster 1989 Southern Miss Golden Eagles f 4 Jr Brett Favre QB y 80 Jr Anthony Harris TE 56 So Chafan Marsh RG 78 So Chris Ryals RT 32   Chuck Davis K *Curley Hallman Team players in the NFL Player Position Round Pick NFL club Eugene Rowell Wide receiver 9 240 Cleveland Browns Reginald WarnsleyRunning back11 285 Detroit Lions Brett Favre, Michael Jackson and Simmie Carter would be drafted in the 1991 NFL draft. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1990.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071220211214/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1990.htm 2007-12-20 1990 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com References Southern Miss Category:Southern Miss Golden Eagles football seasons Southern Miss Golden Eagles football Category:Long stubs with short prose