1989 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1989 San Diego State Aztecs football Western Athletic Conference WAC 6–5–1 4–3 Al Luginbill 1st Dave Lay 1st Barry Lamb 1st Jack Murphy Stadium The 1989 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by first-year head coach Al Luginbill, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 6–5–1 with a mark of 4–3 conference play, tying for fourth place in the WAC. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego. The 1989 was the first season in three years in which San Diego State had a winning record. Schedule 1989 AP September 2 l y Air Force Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 36–52 44,579 Air Force's Dowis Tramples on Hopes for Aztecs' Revival The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich September 3, 1989 III-1, & 15A https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439613/air_forces_dowis_tramples_on_hopes_for/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 September 16 l y UCLA Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 25–28 31,639 UCLA Catches San Diego State The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich September 17, 1989 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439667/ucla_catches_san_diego_state/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 September 23 t y Cal State Fullerton Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 41–41 15,721 CS Fullerton Ties San Diego St., 41-41, on Last-Second Field Goal The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Curt Holbreich September 24, 1989 III-17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439710/cs_fullerton_ties_san_diego_state/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 September 30 w y Utah Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 38–27 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 l y Hawaii Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 24–31 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 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 w y Long Beach State Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 30–26 13,548 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-49ers-have-record/173921564/ The Los Angeles Times 49ers have record pass play in loss to Aztecs October 15, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 w y y Pacific (CA) Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 35–7 21,120 Aztecs' Almost-Perfect Defense Nearly Fires Shutout at Pacific The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich October 22, 1989 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439747/aztecs_almost_perfect_defense_nearly/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 October 28 w y UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 34–31 17,070 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-mcgwires-run-wins/173918234/ The Los Angeles Times McGwire's run wins for Aztecs October 29, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 w New Mexico Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 45–28 13,776 Big First Half Launches Aztecs to 45-28 Victory The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich November 5, 1989 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439799/big_first_half_launches_aztecs_to/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 November 11 w y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 27–17 20,564 Aztecs Win Coach's Way, Beat Cowboys The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Curt Holbreich November 12, 1989 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8439828/aztecs_win_coachs_way_beat_cowboys/ Newspapers.com January 18, 2017 November 18 l y y Miami (FL) 7 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL 6–42 42,362 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-um-overcomes-six-tur/173906671/ The Palm Beach Post UM overcomes six turnovers in 42–6 victory November 19, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 25 l BYU 21 Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, CA 27–48 28,868 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-byu-gets-holiday/173921709/ Daily Times-Advocate BYU gets Holiday November 26, 1989 June 5, 2025 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/san-diego-state/1989-schedule.html San Diego State 1989 Schedule December 8, 2016http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2016-media-guide-pdf.html San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide December 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018105315/http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2016-media-guide-pdf.html October 18, 2016 dead 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 December 8, 2016 December 20, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071220211214/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1990.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Roman Fortin Center - Tackle - Guard 8 203 Detroit Lions Robert Claiborne Wide Receiver 12 313 Detroit Lions Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) John Wesselman Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Roman Fortin, OffMilt Wilson, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Monty Gilbreath, OffJohn Wesselman, DefKeith Owens, Special Teams Most Inspirational Player Joe Santos References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons San Diego State Aztecs football