1989 Westminster Titans football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1989 Westminster Titans football Independent 13–0 Joe Fusco 18th Gene Nicholson 18th Memorial Field NAIA Division II national champion NAIA Division II Championship Game W 51–30 vs. 1989 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles Wisconsin–La Crosse The 1989 Westminster Titans football team was an American football team that represented Westminster College of Pennsylvania as an independent during the 1989 NAIA Division II football season. In their 18th season under head coach Joe Fusco, the Titans compiled a perfect 13–0 record. They advanced to the NAIA Division II playoffs, defeating 1989 Tarleton State Texans Tarleton State (34–0) in the quarterfinal, 1989 Central Washington Wildcats Central Washington (21–10) in the semifinal and 1989 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles Wisconsin–La Crosse (51–30) in the NAIA Division II National Championship Game.1989 Football Schedule Westminster College November 26, 2021 https://athletics.westminster.edu/sports/football/schedule/1989 Schedule y y September 9 at 1989 Franklin Grizzlies Franklin (IN) Franklin, IN W 31–7 NAIA champ Westminster opens with impressive 31–7 win The Pittsburgh Press September 10, 1989 D11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89997377/naia-champ-westminster-opens-with/ Newspapers.com September 16 at 1989 Findlay Oilers Findlay Findlay, OH W 35–15 Westminster 35, Findlay 15 The Pittsburgh Press September 17, 1989 D5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89997544/westminster-35-findlay-15/ Newspapers.com September 23 1989 Buffalo State Bengals Buffalo State Memorial Field New Wilmington, PA W 34–20 Westminster 34, Buffalo St. 20 York Sunday News September 24, 1989 C11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89997754/westminster-buffalo/ Newspapers.com September 30 1989 Adrian Bulldogs Adrian Memorial Field New Wilmington, PA W 48–20 Westminster 48, Adrian 20 The Pittsburgh Press October 1, 1989 D13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89997892/westminster-48-adrian-20/ Newspapers.com October 7 1989 Geneva Golden Tornadoes Geneva Memorial Field New Wilmington, PA W 31–26 Westminster floors Geneva, 31–26 The Pittsburgh Press Ed Kracz October 8, 1989 D12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89998045/westminster-floors-geneva-31-26/ Newspapers.com October 21 at 1989 Waynesburg Yellow Jackets Waynesburg Waynesburg, PA W 28–0 Westminster 28, Waynesburg 0 The Pittsburgh Press October 22, 1989 D7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89998225/westminster-28-waynesburg-0/ Newspapers.com October 28 at 1989 Tiffin Dragons Tiffin Tiffin, OH W 42–0 Westminster 42, Tiffin 0 Dayton Daily News October 29, 1989 7D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90022925/westminster-42-tiffin-0/ Newspapers.com November 4 1989 Buffalo State Bengals Buffalo State Memorial Field New Wilmington, PA W 35–10 Westminster 35, Buffalo State 10 Sunday Democrat and Chronicle November 5, 1989 5E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90023373/westminster-35-buffalo-state-10/ Newspapers.com November 11 at 1989 Ashland Eagles Ashland Ashland, OH W 21–13 Westminster streaks into playoffs, 21–13 The Pittsburgh Press November 12, 1989 D11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90023512/westminster-streaks-into-playoffs-21-13/ Newspapers.com November 18 1989 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY) Memorial Field New Wilmington, PA (NAIA Division II first round) W 29–9 Westminster reels in playoff win, 29–9 The Pittsburgh Press Ed Kracz November 19, 1989 D7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90024055/westminster-reels-in-playoff-win-29-9/ Newspapers.com December 2 at 1989 Tarleton State Texans Tarleton State Stephenville, TX (NAIA Division II quarterfinal) W 34–0 3,650 Westminster knocks Tarleton State out of NAIA playoffs Fort Worth Star-Telegram Richie Whitt December 3, 1989 II-17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90023825/westminster-knocks-tarleton-state-out/ Newspapers.com December 9 at 1989 Central Washington Wildcats Central Washington Ellensburg, WA (NAIA Division II semifinal) W 21–10 December 16 vs 1989 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles Wisconsin–La Crosse Fawcett Stadium Canton, OH (NAIA Division II Championship Game) W 51–30 3,728 NAIA playoffs First round vs. Georgetown In the opening round of the playoffs, Westminster defeated 1989 Georgetown Tigers Georgetown (KY), 29–9, at Memorial Field in New Wilmington. Westminster held Georgetown to six passing yards and 149 rushing yards and forced five fumbles and an interception. Westminster linebacker Mike Ruby recovered three of Georgetown's fumbles. The defense was aided when Georgetown running back Mitch Wilburn, the leading rusher in NAIA Division II with 1,340 yards, was injured in the second quarter and did not return to the game. Westminster running back Brad Tokar rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Quarterfinal at Tarleton State On December 2, Westminster defeated 1989 Tarleton State Texans Tarleton State, 34–0, in the NAIA Division II quarterfinals before a crowd of 3,650 at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas. Coach Joe Fusco credited his team with having "played consistently on offense and defense" and not making mistakes.Westminster shows 'em, 34–0 The Pittsburgh Press Richie Whitt December 3, 1989 D9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89989392/westminster-shows-em-34-0/ Newspapers.com Semifinal at Central Washington On December 9, Westminster, ranked No. 1, defeated No. 2 1989 Central Washington Wildcats Central Washington, 21–10, in the NAIA Division II semifinals at Ellensburg, Washington. Westminster quarterback completed 10 of 24 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown and also scored a rushing touchdown. With the victory, Westminster's winning streak reached 26 games.Westminster uses breaks to win, 21–10 The Pittsburgh Press Tim Connelly December 10, 1989 D7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89988882/westminster-uses-breaks-to-win-21-10/ Newspapers.com Championship game vs. Wisconsin–La Crosse On December 16, Westminster defeated 1989 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles Wisconsin–La Crosse, 51–30, in the national championship game before a crowd of 3,728 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The victory extended Westminster's winning streak to 27 games. Westminster quarterback Joe Micchia completed 18 of 33 passes for 219 yards and four touchdowns. He finished his college career with a school-record 4,619 passing yards. Westminster cornerback Louis Berry scored the final points after intercepting a two-point conversion attempt and returning it 98 yards for two points.And still champs The Pittsburgh Press Ed Kracz December 17, 1989 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89988529/and-still-champs/ Newspapers.com References Westminster Category:Westminster Titans football seasons Category:NAIA football national champions Category:College football undefeated seasons Westminster Titans football