The 1989 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Hawkeyes played their home games at Kinnick Stadium and were led by head coach Hayden Fry. Iowa finished with a 5–6 record (3–5 Big Ten) and failed to make a bowl for the first time since the 1980 season.
Schedule
Game summaries
Oregon
At Iowa State
The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones for the seventh consecutive time.
Tulsa
Michigan State
At Wisconsin
Nick Bell ran for a career high 217 yards and scored 3 touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving) in the Hawkeyes' win over Wisconsin.
Michigan
At Northwestern
Illinois
At Ohio State
At Purdue
Minnesota
- Worst conference loss since 1980 vs. Purdue
Roster
Awards and honors
Team players in the 1990 NFL Draft
References
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