1989 Cal Poly Mustangs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1989 Cal Poly Mustangs football Western Football Conference WFC 5–5 1–4 Lyle Setencich 3rd Mustang Stadium The 1989 Cal Poly Mustangs football team represented California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as a member of the Western Football Conference (WFC) during the 1989 NCAA Division II football season. Led by third-year head coach Lyle Setencich, Cal Poly compiled an overall record of 5–5 with a mark of 1–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the WFC. The team outscored its opponents 230 to 227 for the season. The Mustangs played home games at Mustang Stadium in San Luis Obispo, California. Schedule 1989 NCAA Division II NCAA Division II Football Committee September 9 w y 1989 West Texas State Buffaloes West Texas State Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 31–10 4,123 September 16 w y Humboldt State Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 29–16 1,923–1,963 Southland The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 17, 1989 III-19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10420897/southland_19890917/ Newspapers.com April 21, 2017 September 23 l y y 1989 Angelo State Rams Angelo State 5 Multi-Sports Complex San Angelo, TX 20–45 6,100 September 30 l Cal State Northridge Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 10–13 4,200 Southland Summaries The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 1, 1989 III-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10420946/southland_summaries_19891001/ Newspapers.com April 21, 2017 October 7 l 1989 Portland State Vikings Portland State Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 26–55 2,315 October 14 w y 1989 Kearney State Lopers Kearney State Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 19–13 2,220 Southland The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 15, 1989 C18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10422411/southland_19891015/ Newspapers.com April 21, 2017 October 21 l y Sacramento State Hornet Stadium Sacramento, CA 15–16 3,713 October 28 w y UC Davis 12 Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA rivalry 28–21 5,745 Southland The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 29, 1989 C19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10422530/southland_19891029/ Newspapers.com April 21, 2017 November 4 l y 1989 Southern Utah State Thunderbirds Southern Utah State Eccles Coliseum Cedar City, UT 24–38 2,917 Southland Summaries The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 5, 1989 C-21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10422632/southland_summaries_19891105/ Newspapers.com April 21, 2017 November 11 w Santa Clara 15 Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 28–0 2,880 Southland The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 12, 1989 C-19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10422673/southland_19891112/ Newspapers.com April 21, 2017 Final 1989 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Cal Poly) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/90/stats/13638 National Collegiate Athletic Association September 25, 2024 History (1915–2023) https://gopoly.com/documents/2023/6/7/2024_History_Pages_Lo-Res.pdf Cal Poly Athletics 25 May 26, 2025 References Cal Poly Category:Cal Poly Mustangs football seasons Cal Poly Mustangs football