1980 Nevada Wolf Pack football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1980 Nevada Wolf Pack football Big Sky Conference Big Sky 6–4–1 4–3 Chris Ault 5th John L. Smith 4th Mackay Stadium The 1980 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 1980 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Chris Ault, the Wolf Pack compiled an overall record of 6–4–1 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, tying for second place in the Big Sky. The team played home games at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada. Schedule 1980 NCAA Division I-AA Associated Press Pacific September 6 w y Southern Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 20–0 11,552 https://www.newspapers.com/article/reno-gazette-journal/120929647/ Reno Gazette-Journal UNR had Jags' number September 8, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com September 13 t y UC Davis Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 13–13 9,897 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-un-reno-uc-davis-tie/155243732/ The Sacramento Bee UN Reno, UC Davis tie 13–13 September 14, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 w y Montana State Reno H. Sales Stadium Bozeman, MT 24–12 8,121 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-hawkins-rushes-reno/155243856/ The Idaho Statesman Hawkins rushes Reno to win over Montana St. September 21, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com September 27 l 6 y Weber State Wildcat Stadium Ogden, UT 0–10 12,366 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-weber-records-upse/155243985/ The Salt Lake Tribune Weber records upset, surprises Reno, 10–0 September 28, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 w Northern Arizona Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 21–0 8,790 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-vicari-leads-nevadar/155244087/ Arizona Daily Star Vicari leads Nevada–Reno past Northern Arizona, 21–0 October 12, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 w y y Cal State Northridge Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 31–3 8,576 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nevada-state-journal-unr-overpowers-mata/155244223/ Nevada State Journal UNR overpowers Matadors October 19, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 l T–10 y Cal State Fullerton Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 16–17 10,177 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-fullerton-gets-a-k/155244307/ The Los Angeles Times Fullerton gets a kick out of win October 26, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 l T–10 Idaho State Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 26–30 8,142 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-inter-lake-idaho-state-rallies/155244446/ The Daily Inter Lake Idaho State rallies to nip Nevada–Reno, 30–26 November 2, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 l y Boise State 7 Bronco Stadium Boise, ID rivalry 3–14 20,682 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-spectrum-recap-week-9-win-neva/13846872/ The Daily Spectrum Boise St. tops UN–Reno November 9, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w Montana Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 10–7 7,311 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-nevadarenos-hawkin/155244563/ The Courier-Journal Nevada–Reno's Hawkins passes 5,000-yard mark November 16, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 w Idaho Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 38–7 9,091 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-hawkins-ends-career/155244655/ The Idaho Statesman Hawkins ends career in style November 23, 1980 September 13, 2024 Newspapers.com 1980 Football Schedule https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/football/schedule/1980 Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics December 24, 2025 2025 Nevada Football Record Book https://nevadawolfpack.com/documents/2025/7/31/2025_Nevada_Football_Record_Book.pdf Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics 34 December 24, 2025 Roster y Nevada Wolf Pack 1980 RB 27 Frank Hawkins SR y OL 78 Eric Sanders SR Eric Sanders (American football player) y DE 83 Charles Mann SO Charles Mann (American football) y Chris Ault References Nevada Category:Nevada Wolf Pack football seasons Nevada Wolf Pack football