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
Miami (FL)
at Iowa
Michigan
vs. Hawaii (Aloha Bowl)
The following players were selected in the 1990 NFL Draft.
Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL Team |
Percy Snow | 1 | 13 | Linebacker | Kansas City Chiefs |
Travis Davis | 4 | 85 | Nose Tackle | Phoenix Cardinals |
Harlon Barnett | 4 | 101 | Defensive Back | Cleveland Browns |
Bob Kula | 7 | 175 | Tackle | Seattle Seahawks |
Jim Szymanski | 10 | 259 | Defensive End | Denver Broncos |
Ventson Donelson | 12 | 309 | Defensive Back | New England Patriots |