1989 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1989 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University—now known as Texas A&M University–Commerce—as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1989 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Eddie Vowell, the Lions compiled an overall record of 4–6 with a mark of 2–5 in conference play, placing in a three-way tied for fifth in the LSC. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.

All-Americans

 * Terry Bagsby, Second Team Defensive End
 * Gary Compton, Second Team Receiver

LSC First Team

 * Terry Bagsby, Defensive Lineman

LSC Second Team

 * Gary Compton, Wide Receiver
 * Kit Morton, Defensive End
 * John Varnell, Center

LSC Honorable Mention

 * Johnie Hurndon, Running Back
 * Shane Summers, Punter