The 1989 season was the Golden Gophers' fourth season under head coach John Gutekunst. The Golden Gophers won six games and lost five. Total attendance for the season was 237,552, which averaged out to 39,592 per game. The season high for attendance was against the Nebraska. Darrell Thompson was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Award and Bruce Smith Award. Linebacker Eddie Miles was awarded the Carl Eller Award. Brent Berglund was awarded the Bobby Bell Award. Dan Liimatta was awarded the Butch Nash Award. Jon Melander was awarded the Paul Giel Award.