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The 1989 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its fifteenth season under head coach Don James, the team compiled an 8–4 record, finished in a three-way tie for second place in the Pacific-10 Conference, and outscored its opponents 332 to 225.[1] Bern Brostek was selected as the team's most valuable player. Dennis Brown, Cary Conklin, Martin Harrison, and Andre Riley were the team captains.
Washington opened with two wins, lost three straight, then won five of six to complete the regular season at 7–4.
After missing the bowl season the previous year, the Huskies traveled south to Anaheim Stadium and defeated Florida 34–7 in the Freedom Bowl. They led 27–7 at halftime and held All-American running back Emmitt Smith,[2] a future hall of famer, to just 17 yards on seven carries in his final college game.[3][4] The Huskies climbed up to #23 in the final AP poll.
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 9 | 12:30 p.m. | No. 15 Texas A&M* | | | | W 19–6 | 69,434 | |
September 16 | 12:30 p.m. | Purdue* | No. 15 | | | W 38–9 | 66,392 | [5] |
September 23 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 23 Arizona | No. 11 | | | L 17–20 | 50,935 | [6] |
September 30 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 5 Colorado* | No. 21 | | | L 28–45 | 69,152 | [7] |
October 7 | 12:30 p.m. | at No. 9 USC | | | | L 16–24 | 58,410 | [8] |
October 14 | 1:00 p.m. | Oregon | | | | W 20–14 | 70,442 | [9] |
October 21 | 1:00 p.m. | at California | | | | W 29–16 | 20,000 | [10] |
October 28 | 12:30 p.m. | at UCLA | | | | W 28–27 | 48,801 | [11] |
November 4 | 12:30 p.m. | Arizona State | | | | L 32–34 | 64,695 | [12] |
November 11 | 1:00 p.m. | at Oregon State | | | | W 51–14 | 32,147 | [13] |
November 18 | 12:30 p.m. | Washington State | | | | W 20–9 | 73,527 | [14][15] |
December 30 | 11:00 a.m. | vs. Florida* | | | NBC | W 34–7 | 33,858 | [3][4] |
- *Non-conference game
- Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
- All times are in Pacific time
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1989 Washington Huskies football team roster
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Players
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Coaches
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Offense
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Defense
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Special teams
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Class
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K
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3
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John McCallum
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Sr
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P
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27
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Channing Wyles
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Jr
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- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- Injured
- Redshirt
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- Source:[16]
Six Huskies were selected in the 1990 NFL draft.
- ^ "Washington Yearly Results (1985–1989)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "Freedom pits speed against power". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). wire reports. December 30, 1989. p. B1.
- ^ a b "Huskies roll past Florida in 34-7 win". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. December 31, 1989. p. 1D.
- ^ a b "Huskies hammer Florida, 34-7". The Bulletin. (Bend, Oregon). wire services. December 31, 1989. p. F4.
- ^ "Washington 38, Purdue 9". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. September 17, 1989. p. 6C.
- ^ "'Cats claw the Huskies on late FG". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. September 24, 1989. p. 5E.
- ^ "Buffs win for fallen teammate". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. October 1, 1989. p. 6E.
- ^ "Trojans rally for 24-16 win over Washington". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. October 8, 1989. p. 3E.
- ^ Conrad, Bob (October 15, 1989). "Ducks lose handle, Huskies, 20-14". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 1E.
- ^ "Washington 29, California 16". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. October 22, 1989. p. 6E.
- ^ "It's a dog's day for Bruins". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. October 29, 1989. p. 6E.
- ^ "Arizona State 32, Washington 24". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. November 5, 1989. p. 6E.
- ^ Cawood, Neil (November 12, 1989). "Huskies grease Beavers' skid, 51-14". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 1E.
- ^ "Huskies bowl-bound after win over WSU". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. November 19, 1989. p. 1C.
- ^ Meehan, Jim (November 20, 1989). "Huskies sack WSU's bowl, season". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ "Today's game". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). October 14, 1989. p. 6D.
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