1980 UCLA Bruins football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1980 UCLA Bruins football Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 14 13 9–2 5–2 Terry Donahue 5th Homer Smith 3rd Jed Hughes 4th Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The 1980 UCLA Bruins football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Los Angeles during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fifth year under head coach Terry Donahue, the Bruins compiled a 9–2 record (5–2 Pac-10), finished in second place in the Pacific-10 Conference, and were ranked No. 13 in the final AP Poll. UCLA's offensive leaders in 1980 were quarterback Tom Ramsey with 1,116 passing yards, running back Freeman McNeil with 1,105 rushing yards, and wide receiver Cormac Carney with 591 receiving yards.1980 UCLA Bruins Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 17, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ucla/1980.html Schedule 1980 AP September 13 w y Colorado Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 56–14 37,250 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-ucla-romps-bruins/158518287/ The Los Angeles Times UCLA romps; Bruins sit on Colorado and on 56 points September 14, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 w y y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 23–14 69,333 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-ucla-wins-2314-as-m/158518368/ The Courier-Journal UCLA wins 23–14 as mistakes prove costly for Purdue September 21, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com September 27 w y 16 Wisconsin Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 35–0 40,018 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-wisconsin-goes-hungry/158518466/ The Journal Times Wisconsin goes hungry September 28, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 w y y 11 Ohio State 2 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 17–0 88,084 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-ucla-brings-buck/158518537/ Wisconsin State Journal UCLA brings Buckeyes back to earth October 5, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 w 5 Stanford 16 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 35–21 64,175 https://www.newspapers.com/article/victoria-advocate-ucla-mcneil-rip-cards/158515566/ The Victoria Advocate UCLA, McNeil rip Cards October 12, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 w y 3 California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA rivalry 32–9 53,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-ucla-keeps-rolli/158512951/ Wisconsin State Journal UCLA keeps rolling with 32–9 victory October 26, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 l y 2 Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 17–23 42,876 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-arizona-shocks-secon/158514544/ The Idaho Statesman Arizona shocks second-ranked UCLA 23–17 November 2, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 l 8 Oregon Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 14–20 40,907 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-ogburn-stars-as-oregon/158516297/ The Tampa Tribune-Times Ogburn stars as Oregon stuns UCLA, 20–14 November 9, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w y 17 Arizona State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 23–14 65,640 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-sophomore-qb-leads/158516983/ The Sunday Oregonian Sophomore QB leads Bruins past Sun Devils November 16, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 w 18 USC 12 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell ABC 20–17 83,491 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-a-victory-worth-the-wor/158518021/ The Daily Breeze A victory worth the world; Bruins rally vs. USC November 23, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 30 w y 14 Oregon State National Stadium Tokyo, Japan Mirage Bowl KTLA 34–3 80,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116753914/beavers-lose-in-japan-finish-011-for-s/ Albany Democrat-Herald Beavers lose in Japan, finish 0–11 for season December 1, 1980 January 18, 2023 Newspapers.com 1980 UCLA Bruins Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 17, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ucla/1980-schedule.html Game summaries Colorado Colorado 0 0 7 7 UCLA 28 28 0 0 September 13 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA 37,250 yes Q1 UCLA Ramsey 6 yard run (Johnson kick) UCLA 7–0 Q1 UCLA Townsell 15 yard pass from Ramsey (Johnson kick) UCLA 14–0 Q1 UCLA Ramsey 1 yard run (Johnson kick) UCLA 21–0 Q1 UCLA Penaranda 19 yard run (Johnson kick) UCLA 28–0 Q2 UCLA Schroeder 12 yard run (Reeves kick) UCLA 35–0 Q2 UCLA Penaranda 1 yard run (Potter kick) UCLA 42–0 Q2 UCLA D. Green 8 yard run (Reeves kick) UCLA 49–0 Q2 UCLA Nelson 2 yard run (Reeves kick) UCLA 56–0 Q3 COL Hawkins 9 yard run (Field kick) UCLA 56–7 Q4 COL Olander 25 yard pass from C. Davis (Field kick) UCLA 56–14 yes 1980 Colorado Buffaloes football team "Bruins go on a Buffalo hunt." Eugene Register-Guard. 1980 Sept 14. At Ohio State UCLA 3 0 14 0 Ohio State 0 0 0 0 October 4 Ohio Stadium 1980 Ohio State Buckeyes football team USC 1980 USC Trojans football team The Victory Bell (UCLA–USC) UCLA Bruins 2; text-align:center collapsed #12 USC Trojans (7–1–1) at #18 UCLA Bruins (7–2) November 22, 1980 USC 3 0 7 7 UCLA 0 7 7 6 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California 83,491 Eugene Register-Guard, 1980 Nov 23. First quarter USC – Eric Hipp 32-yard field goal. USC 3–0. Drive: Second quarter UCLA – Freeman McNeil 6-yard run (Norm Johnson kick). UCLA 7–3. Drive: 80 yards. Third quarter USC – Jeff Simmons 12-yard pass from Scott Tinsley (Eric Hipp kick), 12:05. USC 10–7. Drive: UCLA – Michael Brant 25-yard pass from Jay Schroeder (Norm Johnson kick). UCLA 14–10. Drive: Fourth quarter USC – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Eric Hipp kick), 12:33. USC 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards. UCLA – Freeman McNeil 58-yard pass from Jay Schroeder (kick failed), 2:07. UCLA 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards. Top passers USC – Scott Tinsley – 15/27, 146 yards, TD, INT UCLA – Jay Schroeder – 9/11, 165 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers USC – Marcus Allen – 37 rushes, 72 yards, TD UCLA – Freeman McNeil – 24 rushes, 111 yards, TD Top receivers USC – Jeff Simmons – 5 receptions, 53 yards, TD UCLA – Freeman McNeil – 2 receptions, 74 yards, TD Terry Donahue's first win versus USC Oregon State January 2026 Personnel 1980 UCLA Bruins f 15 Sr Michael Brant WR 42 So Frank Bruno RB 83 So Cormac Carney WR y 70 Sr Gregg Charitiansen OL 36 Jr Ricky Coffman WR 18 Jr Willie Curran WR 85 Sr Ronnie DeBose TE 59 So Dan Dufour G y 90 Jr James Forge TE Chester Goynes RB Daryl Green RB 77 Sr Larry Lee Larry Lee (American football) G y 24 Sr Freeman McNeil RB y 79 Sr Curt Mohl T y 3 Kevin Nelson RB 51 Jr Dave Otey C 22 Sr Jairo Penaranda RB y 14 So Tom Ramsey QB y 7 So Jay Schroeder QB y 67 Jr Luis Sharpe OL y 66 Sr John Tautolo G y 26 So JoJo Townsell WR y 30 So Dokie Williams WR y 91 Jr Tim Wrightman TE y 39 Sr Arthur Akers LB Mike Barbee DL 29 So Mike Durden DB 5 Sr Kenny Easley CB y 75 So Irv Eatman DT y 98 Sr Chris Elias LB Jr Joe Gary DE y 41 So Larry Hall LB 40 So Karl Morgan DL Martin Moss DL 27 So Blanchard Montgomery LB 99 Jr Brad Plummerons LB 9 Sr Avon Riley LB y 21 So Lupe Sanchez DB y 44 Sr Scott Stauch LB y 32 So Tom Sullivan SS 35 So Jimmy Turner Jimmy Turner (American football) DB y 8 Jr Norm Johnson K y 37 Sr Matt McFarland P Doug Reeves K *Terry Donahue Awards and honors Kenny Easley, S, All American (consensus), All-Conference Honor Irv Eatman, DT, All-Conference Honor Avon Riley, LB, All-Conference Honor Tim Wrightman, TE, All-Conference Honor Larry Lee, OG, All-Conference Honor Team players in the NFL The following players were drafted into professional football following the season. 2 UCLA Bruins Player Position Round Pick Franchise Freeman McNeil Running back 1 3 New York Jets Kenny Easley Defensive back 1 4 Seattle Seahawks Larry Lee Guard 5 129 Detroit Lions Avon Riley Linebacker 9 243 Houston Oilers Curt Mohl Tackle 9 248 Oakland Raiders Rob DeBose Tight end 11 286 San Francisco 49ers Jairo Penaranda Running back 12 328 Los Angeles Rams 1981 NFL Draft https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1981/draft.htm Pro Football Reference December 1, 2019 Freeman McNeil, TB, All American, All-Conference Honor References UCLA Category:UCLA Bruins football seasons UCLA Bruins football UCLA Bruins football Category:Long stubs with short prose