| Year: | 1989 |
| Team: | Youngstown State Penguins |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 9–4 |
| Head Coach: | Jim Tressel |
| Hc Year: | 4th |
| Off Coach: | Jim Bollman |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | Stambaugh Stadium |
| Bowl: | NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal |
| Bowl Result: | L 23–42 at Furman |
The 1989 Youngstown State Penguins football team represented Youngstown State University as an independent during the 1989 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Jim Tressel, the Penguins compiled an overall record of 9–4. Youngstown State advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinals and were defeated by Furman.