1989 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1989 Fresno State Bulldogs football Big West Conference Big West 11–1 7–0 Jim Sweeney 12th Bulldog Stadium Big West championCalifornia Bowl champion California Bowl W 27–6 vs. Ball State The 1989 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Big West Conference during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by 12th-year head coach Jim Sweeney, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 11–1 with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, winning the Big West title for the second consecutive season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California. Fresno State earned their fourth NCAA Division I-A postseason bowl game berth in 1989. They played the Mid-American Conference (MAC) champion Ball State Cardinals in the ninth annual California Bowl at Bulldog Stadium on December 9. The Bulldogs won their third consecutive bowl game by beating Ball State, 27–6. Schedule 1989 AP September 2 w y Utah Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 52–22 34,926 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-modesto-bee-sophomore-qb-leads-fresn/173918952/ The Modesto Bee Sophomore QB leads Fresno St. romp over Utes September 3, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 9 w y Montana Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 52–37 33,710 https://www.newspapers.com/article/great-falls-tribune-explosive-fresno-out/162318196/ Great Falls Tribune Explosive Fresno outlasts Grizzlies September 10, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 16 w y Pacific (CA) Stagg Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 27–14 4,735 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-moral-of-this-uop-los/174088693/ The Sacramento Bee Moral of this UOP loss? The Tigers can score September 17, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 w Long Beach State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 52–0 35,102 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-fsu-pulls-out-all-stops-t/174088815/ The Fresno Bee FSU pulls out all stops to rout 49ers September 24, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 w y Oregon State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 35–18 35,164 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-fresno-state-sprint/174076506/ The Sunday Oregonian Fresno State sprints away from Beavers, 35–18 October 8, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 w y Utah State Romney Stadium Logan, UT 34–7 13,147 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-ags-multiple-misc/174089002/ The Salt Lake Tribune Ags' multiple miscues let Bulldogs waltz to 34–7 win October 15, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 w Cal State Fullerton Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 33–19 32,135 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-this-win-didnt-come-easy/174089112/ The Fresno Bee This win didn't come easy for FSU October 22, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 w UNLV Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 31–17 32,302 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-fresno-state-rolls/174089212/ The Los Angeles Times Fresno State rolls past Las Vegas, sets up showdown with San Jose October 29, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 w 25 San Jose State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 31–30 35,353 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-peninsula-times-tribune-undefeated-f/174089333/ The Peninsula Times Tribune Undefeated Fresno edges SJS, 31–30 November 5, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 w y 24 New Mexico State Aggie Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM 45–5 4,826 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post-fresno-state-ups-win-st/174089454/ The Houston Post Fresno State ups win streak to 17 in row November 12, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 18 l y y 23 New Mexico University Stadium Albuquerque, NM 22–45 12,668 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hanford-sentinel-lowly-lobos-halt-fr/173908096/ The Hanford Sentinel Lowly Lobos halt Fresno State winning streak November 19, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com December 9 w y Ball State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA California Bowl 27–6 31,610 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-defense-leads-f/174089606/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Defense leads Fresno State's 27–6 victory December 10, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com 1989 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/fresno-state/1989-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 29, 2025 1989 Football Schedule https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/schedule/1989 Fresno State Athletics January 29, 2025 Fresno State Football Media Guide https://gobulldogs.com/documents/2024/8/21/5._2024_Record_Book.pdf Fresno State Athletics 122 January 29, 2025 Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1990 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1990.htm 1990 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com December 7, 2016 December 20, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071220211214/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1990.htm deadhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/fresnost/ Fresno St. Players/Alumni Pro-Football-Reference.com December 12, 2016 Player Position Round Overall NFL team James Williams Defensive back 1 16 Buffalo Bills Ron Cox Linebacker 2 33 Chicago Bears Dwight Pickens Wide receiver 8 220 San Francisco 49ers Terry Cook Defensive end 9 224 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Myron Jones Defensive back 11 304 Los Angeles Raiders The following finished their college career in 1989, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Rich Bartlewski Tight end 1990 Los Angeles Raiders References Fresno State Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Category:Big West Conference football champion seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football