It was also played on Christmas Day 1989, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The game matched the Hawaii Rainbows against the Michigan State Spartans, and was televised on ABC.
The game was notable for the offensive struggles of the Rainbow Warriors in committing seven fumbles and four interceptions.
[3] Blake Ezor would star for the Spartans in being selected as the game's MVP with 41 carries for 179 yards and three touchdowns.
[3] † denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game