1989 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1989 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football Western Athletic Conference WAC 9–3–1 5–2–1 Bob Wagner 3rd Paul Johnson 3rd Triple option Rich Ellerson 3rd 4–3 Aloha Stadium Aloha Bowl L 13–33 vs. Michigan State The 1989 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team represented the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in the Western Athletic Conference during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Bob Wagner, the Rainbow Warriors compiled a 9–3–1 record.1989 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 21, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/hawaii/1989-schedule.html2020 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Football Media Guide University of Hawaii 2020 176 December 21, 2020 https://hawaiiathletics.com/documents/2020/10/16/2020_Football_Media_Guide.pdf Schedule 1989 AP September 2 w y Tulane Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 31–26 45,667 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94536456/for-bows-a-win-is-a-win/ The Honolulu Advertiser For 'Bows, a win is a win September 3, 1989 February 8, 2022 Newspapers.com September 9 w y Long Beach State Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 63–10 42,317 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-cal-state-long-bea/173989741/ The Los Angeles Times Cal State Long Beach is routed by Rainbows in Hawaii, 63–10 September 11, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 16 l y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY rivalry 15–20 20,102 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin-hawaii-offense-sp/173989180/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser Hawaii offense sputters in 20–15 loss September 17, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 w Utah Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 67–20 42,417 https://www.newspapers.com/article/hawaii-tribune-herald-bow-defense-chews/173919376/ Hawaii Tribune-Herald Bow defense chews up Utes September 25, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 w New Mexico Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 60–14 38,345 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-unm-has-nightmare-in/173907462/ Albuquerque Journal UNM has nightmare in paradise October 2, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 w San Diego State Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 31–24 42,958 https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-county-times-aztecs-cant-hold-off/173921475/ Blade-Citizen Aztecs can't hold off Hawaii in final minutes October 9, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 l y Colorado State Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, CO 16–31 29,774 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-hawaii-16-colorado/173921135/ The Billings Gazette Hawaii 16, Colorado State 31 October 22, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 w BYU 18 Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 56–14 50,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-hawaii-breaks-drou/173989924/ The Salt Lake Tribune Hawaii breaks drought against BYU October 30, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 w y UTEP Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 26–7 41,418 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser-bows-sputter/173918393/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser McGwire's run wins for Aztecs October 29, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 w y Pacific (CA) Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 34–26 39,167 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser-rainbows-strugg/173990048/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser Rainbows struggle by Pacific November 12, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 25 w y 24 Oregon State Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 23–21 45,763 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oregonian-beavers-accept-the-blame-f/173990158/ The Oregonian Beavers accept the blame for 23–21 loss to Rainbows November 27, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com December 9 t 23 Air Force Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI rivalry 35–35 48,799 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-falcons-rainbows-d/173990243/ The Daily Advertiser Falcons, Rainbows deadlock December 10, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com December 25 l y y 25 Michigan State 22 Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI Aloha Bowl 13–33 50,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/quad-city-times-spartans-smash-hawaii/173990297/ Quad-City Times Spartans smash Hawaii December 26, 1989 June 6, 2025 Newspapers.com Game summaries BYU Hawaii Warriors white 2; text-align:center collapsed #18 BYU Cougars (6–1) at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (5–2) October 28, 1989 7:30 p.m. BYU 0 7 0 7 Hawaii 14 21 14 7 Aloha Stadium, Halawa, Hawaii 46,841 Fair, 77 F C Pat Sweeney Box Score, Box Score left BYU Cougars BYU Hawaii Warriors Hawaii Ty Detmer 24/35, 427 Yds, TD, 2 INT Matt Bellini 7 Rush, 11 Yds Matt Bellini 6 Rec, 140 Yds Garrett Gabriel 22/29, 440 Yds, 4 TD Jamal Farmer 18 Rush, 54 Yds, 2 TD Chris Roscoe 8 Rec, 158 Yds, TD BYU UH collapsed 1 11:21 Hawaii 10 80 3:39 RushTD Jamal Farmer 1 good Jason Elam run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 7 1 2:34 Hawaii 17 87 6:15 RecTD Chris Roscoe Garrett Gabriel 8 good Jason Elam run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 14 2 14:00 Hawaii 3 86 1:39 RecTD Jamal Farmer Garrett Gabriel 83 good Jason Elam run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 21 2 9:55 BYU 9 84 4:00 RushTD Matt Bellini 1 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 21 2 8:09 Hawaii 4 77 1:39 RecTD Jeff Newman Garrett Gabriel 45 good Jason Elam run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 28 2 3:27 Hawaii 6 43 2:16 RushTD Jamal Farmer 1 good Jason Elam run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 35 3 10:26 Hawaii 6 80 2:53 RushTD Richard Stevenson 6 good Jason Elam run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 42 3 5:15 Hawaii 8 69 4:08 RushTD Jeff Sydner 5 good Jason Elam run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 49 4 14:55 Hawaii 7 61 3:43 RecTD Darrick Branch Garrett Gabriel 22 good Jason Elam run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 56 4 2:57 BYU 6 99 1:32 RecTD Jeff Frandsen Ty Detmer 23 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 14 56 14 56 Personnel 1989 Hawaii Warriors y Ahuna SB Alivado C Darrick Branch WR Brantley WR Carpenter SB Cox RB Jamal Farmer RB Frias SB Garrett Gabriel QB Goeas OT Jones OG Kaaialii OT Kaleleiki C Kealoha SB Lau WR Mahuka SB Manera OT McArthur SB Jeff Newman WR Ken Niumatalolo QB y Oshiro WR Pittman WR Poti OG Robinson OT Chris Roscoe WR Sagapolu OG Santiago QB Senter SB Smith OG Rich Stevenson SB Jeff Sydner SB Tua OT Young RB Bryan Addison S Anzai CB Augie Apelu DT Joaquin Barnett ILB Walter Briggs S Burton CB Akili Calhoun DT Michael Coulson CB Dana Directo DT Dan Duncan OLB Tony Godinet DT Patrick Gordon CB Delmar Johnson DT Kahoano DT Nuuanu Kaulia LB David Maeva ROV Kim McCloud CB David Mossman S Mark Odom OLB Louis Randall ILB Gavin Robertson OLB Lyno Samana DT Joe Sardo ROV Stant DT Herman Talley OLB Mike Tresler S Tuatalatasi DT Terry Whitaker S Manly Williams DT Jerry Winfrey ROV Yamasaki OLB Sean Abreu   Kyle Ah Loo P Jason Elam K y Sim   Bob Wagner Paul Johnson (OC) References Hawaii Category:Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football seasons Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football