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1989 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team
| 1989 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football |
|---|
| Gulf South Conference |
| 13–1 (8–0 GSC) |
| Bill Burgess (5th season) |
| Charles Maniscalco (5th season) |
| Eddie Garfinkle (4th season) |
| Paul Snow Stadium |
The 1989 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1989 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Bill Burgess, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 13–1 with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, winning the GSC title. For the second consecutive season, Jacksonville State advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, beating Alabama A&M in the first round, North Dakota State in the quarterfinals, and Angelo State in the semifinals, before losing to Mississippi College in the championship game. In 1993, the NCAA vacated Mississippi College's championship as a result of numerous violations, but the Gamecocks are still recognized as runner-up.
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2 | at Samford* | No. 4 | Seibert StadiumHomewood, AL (rivalry) | W 19–9 | 10,136 | |
| September 9 | Alabama A&M* | No. 4 | Paul Snow StadiumJacksonville, AL | W 42–21 | 16,000 | |
| September 16 | at West Georgia | No. 4 | Grisham StadiumCarrollton, GA | W 38–6 | 6,100 | |
| September 23 | Valdosta State | No. 3 | Paul Snow StadiumJacksonville, AL | W 17–15 | 8,500 | |
| September 30 | at No. 8 Mississippi College | No. 3 | Robinson-Hale StadiumClinton, MS | W 23–3 | 7,500 | |
| October 7 | Delta State | No. 3 | Paul Snow StadiumJacksonville, AL | W 34–10 | 12,500 | |
| October 14 | at North Alabama | No. 3 | Braly Municipal StadiumFlorence, AL | W 12–3 | 7,140 | |
| October 21 | Tennessee–Martin | No. 3 | Paul Snow StadiumJacksonville, AL | W 63–0 | 11,000 | |
| November 4 | at Troy State | No. 2 | Veterans Memorial StadiumTroy, AL (rivalry) | W 38–3 | 8,000 | |
| November 11 | Livingston | No. 2 | Paul Snow StadiumJacksonville, AL | W 36–0 | 14,500 | |
| November 18 | Alabama A&M* | No. 2 | Paul Snow StadiumJacksonville, AL (NCAA Division II First Round) | W 33–9 | 9,500 | |
| November 25 | No. 17 North Dakota State* | No. 2 | Paul Snow StadiumJacksonville, AL (NCAA Division II Quarterfinal) | W 21–17 | 8,500 | |
| December 2 | No. T–5 Angelo State* | No. 2 | Paul Snow StadiumJacksonville, AL (NCAA Division II Semifinal) | W 34–16 | 6,500 | |
| December 9 | vs. No. T–12 Mississippi College | No. 2 | Braly Municipal StadiumFlorence, AL (NCAA Division II Championship Game) | L 0–3 | 10,538 | |
| *Non-conference gameRankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee Poll released prior to the game |
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