1989 Utah Utes football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1989 Utah Utes football Western Athletic Conference WAC 4–8 2–6 Jim Fassel 5th Jack Reilly 5th Tom Gadd 9th Robert Rice Stadium The 1989 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fifth and final season under head coach Jim Fassel, the Utes compiled an overall record of 4–8 record with a mark of 2–6 against conference opponents, finished in seventh place in the WAC, and were outscored by their opponents 524 to 365.1989 Utah Utes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 11, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/utah/1989-schedule.html The team played home games at Robert Rice Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah's statistical leaders included Scott Mitchell with 3,211 passing yards, Clifton Smith with 681 rushing yards, and Dennis Smith with 1,091 receiving yards.1989 Utah Utes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 11, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/utah/1989.html Schedule 1989 AP Mountain September 2 8:00 pm l y Fresno State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 22–52 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 5, 2025 Newspapers.com September 9 7:05 pm w y Utah State Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT Battle of the Brothers 45–10 30,948 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-utes-unleash-aerial-a/173919082/ Omaha World-Herald Utes unleash aerial assault, rip Utah State September 10, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com September 16 12:30 pm l y y Nebraska 4 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 30–42 76,333 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-clark-leads-husk/173919189/ The Des Moines Register Clark leads Huskers past Utes, 42–30 September 17, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 11:05 pm l y Hawaii Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 20–67 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 5, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 8:05 pm l San Diego State Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 27–38 29,585 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-spectrum-aztecs-scalp-utah-tes/173919530/ The Daily Spectrum Aztecs scalp Utah tes 38–27 October 1, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 7:05 pm w y UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 50–45 21,337 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-utes-ride-electrif/173917972/ The Salt Lake Tribune Utes ride electrifying 4th quarter to win October 8, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 1:00 pm l y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 24–45 24,139 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-wyoming-defeats-uta/173919621/ The Billings Gazette Wyoming defeats Utah October 15, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 2:00 pm w y y Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 27–24 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-only-15000-see-utah-tip/173919877/ Oakland Tribune Only 15,000 see Utah tip Cardinal October 22, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 12:00 pm l y Colorado State Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 10–50 21,389 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-rams-smash-sufferi/173919974/ The Salt Lake Tribune Rams smash sufferin' Utes in 50–10 win October 29, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 12:00 pm w New Mexico Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 41–39 21,025 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin-utah-gets-kick-ou/173907950/ The Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser Utah gets kick out of beating New Mexico November 12, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 18 12:00 pm l y BYU 21 Cougar Stadium Provo, UT Holy War 31–70 66,110 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-cougars-slice-and-dice/173920114/ The Daily Herald Cougars slice and dice Utes November 19, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 25 12:00 pm l Air Force Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 38–42 20,119 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-air-force-survives/173920244/ The Salt Lake Tribune Air Force survives Ute rally November 26, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com http://content.lib.utah.edu/u?/uuath2,1422 https://archive.today/20121211181246/http://content.lib.utah.edu/u?/uuath2,1422 dead December 11, 2012 1990 Utah Football Media Guide University of Utah Athletic Department August 7, 2011 Game summaries At BYU Utah Utes 2; text-align:center collapsed Utah Utes (4–6) at #21 BYU Cougars (8–2) November 18, 1989 Utah 0 7 3 21 BYU 28 21 14 7 Cougar Stadium, Provo, Utah 66,110 Hazy, 44 F C Box Score left Utah Utes Utah BYU Cougars BYU Mike Richmond 28/44, 393 Yds, 4 TD Steve Abrams 21 Rush, 94 Yds Darrel Hicks 11 Rec, 126 Yds, 3 TD Ty Detmer 18/22, 358 Yds, 4 TD Stacey Corley 14 Rush, 159 Yds, TD Chris Smith 6 Rec, 194 Yds, TD UTAH BYU collapsed 1 BYU RecTD Matt Bellini Ty Detmer 18 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 7 1 BYU RushTD Ty Detmer 7 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 14 1 BYU RushTD Fred Whittingham 6 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 21 1 BYU RecTD Jeff Frandsen Ty Detmer 9 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 28 2 BYU RushTD Fred Whittingham 6 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 35 2 BYU RecTD Chris Smith Ty Detmer 76 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 42 2 BYU RecTD Matt Odle Ty Detmer 11 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 49 2 Utah RecTD Darrel Hicks Mike Richmond 12 good Wayne Lammle run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 49 3 Utah FG 29 Wayne Lammle 10 49 3 BYU RushTD Fred Whittingham 5 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 10 56 3 BYU RushTD Stacey Corley 81 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 10 63 4 Utah RecTD Darrel Hicks Mike Richmond 3 good Wayne Lammle run/pass good/failed/incomplete 17 63 4 Utah RecTD Darrel Hicks Mike Richmond 27 good Wayne Lammle run/pass good/failed/incomplete 24 63 4 Utah RecTD Dennis Smith Mike Richmond 7 good Wayne Lammle run/pass good/failed/incomplete 31 63 4 BYU RushTD Peter Tuipulotu 29 good Jason Chaffetz run/pass good/failed/incomplete 31 70 31 70 Personnel 1989 Utah Utes f 19 Jr Scott Mitchell Scott Mitchell (quarterback) QB y Mike Richmond QB Wayne Lammle K *Jim Fassel NFL draft One Utah player was selected in the 1990 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1990/draft.htm 1990 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com August 7, 2011 Player Position Round Pick NFL team Scott Mitchell Quarterback 4 94 Miami Dolphins References Utah Category:Utah Utes football seasons Utah Utes football