The 1989 Southern Illinois Salukis football team represented Southern Illinois University Carbondale during the 1989 NCAA Division I‑AA football season. The Salukis competed as a member of the Gateway Football Conference (now known as the Missouri Valley Football Conference). Home games were played at McAndrew Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.
Head coach
The team was led by head coach Bob Smith, who served in that role throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Season overview
Comprehensive statistical data, including the team's overall win–loss record and conference standing for the 1989 season, are not readily available in the major reliable encyclopedic sources consulted. Consequently, specific game results, player statistics, and postseason information for this season cannot be confirmed.
Contextual note
During this era, Southern Illinois fielded competitive I‑AA programs, frequently contending for conference titles and occasional appearances in the I‑AA playoffs. The 1989 campaign formed part of this broader competitive framework.
No further detailed information about the 1989 season is documented in readily accessible reliable encyclopedic references.
