1989 Aloha Bowl
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The 1989 Jeep Eagle
Aloha Bowl
was a college football
bowl game
, played as part of the 1989-90 bowl game schedule of the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season
. It was the 8th Aloha Bowl
. It was played on December 25, 1989, at Aloha Stadium
in Honolulu
, Hawaii
. The game matched the Hawaii Rainbows against the Michigan State Spartans
, and was televised on ABC
. The game marked the fist ever bowl appearance for Hawaii Rainbow Warrior
football. Michigan State won the 1989 contest 33-13.
The game was notable for the offensive struggles of the Rainbow Warriors in committing seven fumbles and four interceptions. Blake Ezor would star for the Spartans in being selected as the gamne's MVP with 41 carries for 179 yards and three touchdowns.
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Aloha Bowl
Aloha Bowl
The Aloha Bowl was a National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision college football bowl game played in Honolulu, Hawaii at Aloha Stadium. With the exception of the 1983-86 playings, the Aloha Bowl was traditionally played on Christmas morning in Honolulu. For most of its...
was a college football
College football
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bowl game
Bowl game
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, played as part of the 1989-90 bowl game schedule of the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season
1989 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Miami winning its third National Championship during the 80s, cementing its claim as the decade's top team, winning more titles than any other program....
. It was the 8th Aloha Bowl
Aloha Bowl
The Aloha Bowl was a National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision college football bowl game played in Honolulu, Hawaii at Aloha Stadium. With the exception of the 1983-86 playings, the Aloha Bowl was traditionally played on Christmas morning in Honolulu. For most of its...
. It was played on December 25, 1989, at Aloha Stadium
Aloha Stadium
Aloha Stadium is a stadium located in the Halawa CDP, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Currently Aloha Stadium is home to the University of Hawaii Warriors football team...
in Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
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, Hawaii
Hawaii
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. The game matched the Hawaii Rainbows against the Michigan State Spartans
1989 Michigan State Spartans football team
The 1989 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University in the 1989-1990 college 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...
, and was televised on ABC
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. The game marked the fist ever bowl appearance for Hawaii Rainbow Warrior
Hawaii Warriors football
The Hawaii Warriors football team represents the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team, which is currently coached by Greg McMackin, is part of the Western Athletic Conference until 2012, when the team joins the Mountain West Conference.The Hawaii Warriors...
football. Michigan State won the 1989 contest 33-13.
The game was notable for the offensive struggles of the Rainbow Warriors in committing seven fumbles and four interceptions. Blake Ezor would star for the Spartans in being selected as the gamne's MVP with 41 carries for 179 yards and three touchdowns.
First quarter
- MSU - Blake Ezor 3-yard run (John Langeloh kick blocked) (3:59). 6-0 MSU
Second quarter
- MSU - Blake Ezor 2-yard run (John Langeloh kick) (14:53). 13-0 MSU
- MSU - John Langeloh 30-yard FG. (7:12). 16-0 MSU
- MSU - John Langeloh 34-yard FG. (1:02). 19-0 MSU
Third quarter
- HAW - Chris Roscoe 11-yard pass from Garrett Gabriel (Jason Elam kick blocked). (9:45). 19-6 MSU
- MSU - Hyland Hickson 1-yard run (John Langeloh kick). 26-6 MSU
Fourth quarter
- HAW - Dane McArthur 23-yard pass from Garrett Gabriel (Jason Elam kick). (8:07). 26-13 MSU
- MSU - Blake Ezor 26-yard run (John Langeloh kick) (5:36). 31-13 MSU