1989 Michigan State Spartans football team


The 1989 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University in the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Spartans played their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan and were coached by George Perles. The team finished the season 8–4 overall and 6–2 in conference play. The Spartans were invited to the 1989 Aloha Bowl where they defeated 33–13. The Spartans were ranked #16 in the final AP Poll and Coaches Poll.
The Spartans were coming off a six-win season and a bowl loss in 1988.

Schedule

Roster

Rankings

Game summaries

at Notre Dame

18–35–11988L 3–20

Miami (FL)

at Iowa

Michigan

vs. Hawaii (Aloha Bowl)

1990 NFL Draft

The following players were selected in the 1990 NFL Draft.
PlayerRoundPickPositionNFL Team
Percy Snow113LinebackerKansas City Chiefs
Travis Davis485Nose TacklePhoenix Cardinals
Harlon Barnett4101Defensive BackCleveland Browns
Bob Kula7175TackleSeattle Seahawks
Jim Szymanski10259Defensive EndDenver Broncos
Ventson Donelson12309Defensive BackNew England Patriots