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, played as part of the 1989-90 bowl game schedule of the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was the eighth

. It was played on December 25, 1989, at

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. The game matched the Hawaii Rainbows against the

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, and was televised on

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. The game marked the first ever bowl appearance for Hawaii. 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 game's MVP with 41 carries for 179 yards and three touchdowns.

Scoring summary

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

Statistics

References

Aloha Bowl Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football bowl games Michigan State Spartans football bowl games December 1989 sports events in the United States

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