1989 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team Schedule Schedule

| Date_ | Opponent_ | Rank_ | Site | Result_ | Attendance_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28 | Iowa State | #4 | Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, Nebraska | W 49-17 | 52877 |
| November 4 | at #2 Colorado | #3 | Folsom Field • Boulder, Colorado | L 21-27 | 52877 |
| November 11 | Kansas | #6 | Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, Nebraska | W 51-14 | 76232 |
| November 18 | Oklahoma | #6 | Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, Nebraska | W 42-25 | 76404 |
| January 1 | vs. #5 Florida State* | #6 | Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, Arizona (Fiesta Bowl) | L 17-41 | 73953 |