1990 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1990 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 1990 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Eddie Vowell, the Lions compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, winning the LSC title for the first time since 1983. East Texas advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, where they beat in the first round before falling to  in the quarterfinals. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas. Wide receiver Gary Compton was a Harlon Hill Trophy nominee.

Awards
Harlon Hill Trophy Nominee: Gary Compton

All-Americans

 * Terry Bagsby, Defensive End, First Team
 * Dwayne Phorne, Offensive Line, Second Team
 * Eric Turner, Defensive Back, Second Team

LSC Superlatives

 * Coach of The Year: Eddie Vowell
 * Defensive Player of the Year: Terry Bagsby
 * Outstanding Lineman of The Year: Terry Bagsby
 * Offensive Back of the Year: Bobby Bounds
 * Outstanding Back of the Year: Gary Compton

LSC First Team

 * Terry Bagsby, Defensive End
 * Bob Bounds, Quarterback
 * Gary Compton, Tight End/Wide Receiver
 * Jimmy Hooker, Safety
 * Dwayne Phorne, Offensive Tackle
 * Chad Turner, Linebacker
 * Eric Turner, Cornerback
 * Billy Watkins, Placekicker
 * Jim White, Offensive Center

LSC Second Team

 * Micah Haley, Defensive Line
 * Don Madden, Offensive Guard
 * Gary Perry, Running Back

LSC Honorable Mention

 * Brian Harp, Wide Receiver
 * Lance Hyder, Defensive End
 * Willie Mozeke, Running Back
 * Joseph Showell, Offensive Tackle
 * Finis Turner, Safety