1980 Purdue Boilermakers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1980 Purdue Boilermakers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 16 17 9–3 7–1 Jim Young 4th Doug Redmann 1st Leon Burtnett 4th Mark Herrmann Tom Kingsbury Pete Quinn Ross–Ade Stadium Liberty Bowl champion Liberty Bowl W 28–25 vs. Missouri The 1980 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the 1980 Big Ten Conference football season. In their fourth season under head coach Jim Young, the Boilermakers finished in a tie for second place in the Big Ten Conference, compiled a 9–3 record (7–1 against Big Ten opponents), defeated Missouri in the Liberty Bowl, were ranked No. 16 in the final AP Poll, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 328 to 233.1980 Purdue Boilermakers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 8, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/purdue/1980-schedule.html The team played its home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Quarterback Mark Herrmann gained national attention for breaking the NCAA's career record for passing yardage. He finished his collegiate career having completed 772 of 1,309 passes for 9,946 yards, 71 touchdowns, and 75 interceptions.Mark Herrmann Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 8, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-herrmann-1.html Herrmann and teammate Dave Young, a tight end, were the only two Big Ten players to be recognized as consensus first-team players on the 1980 College Football All-America Team.2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2014 November 8, 2016 3, 7 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/Awards.pdf May 13, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200513011009/https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082159/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/Awards.pdf dead Herrmann also won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football as the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference. Several Purdue players ranked among the Big Ten leaders in various statistical categories, including the following: Mark Herrmann led the Big Ten Conference with 3,212 passing yards, a 65.8 pass completion percentage, 23 passing touchdowns, 8.7 yards per passing attempt, a 150.5 pass efficiency rating, and 3,026 passing yards.1980 Big Ten Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 2, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-ten/1980.html Dave Young led the Big Ten with 70 receptions and ranked second in the Big Ten with nine receiving touchdowns and third with 959 receiving yards. Rick Anderson led the Big Ten with 16 field goals made and a 69.6 field goal percentage and ranked second with 86 points scored. Jimmy Smith ranked sixth in the Big Ten with 269 kickoff return yards, seventh with seven rushing touchdowns, eighth with 54 points scored, ninth with 19.2 yards per kickoff return, and 10th with 657 rushing yards, 139 rushing attempts, and 160 plays from scrimmage. Bart Burrell ranked second in the Big Ten with 66 receptions and 1,001 receiving yards Steve Bryant ranked fifth in the Big Ten with 50 receptions, fourth in the Big Ten with 892 receiving yards, and third in the Big Ten with 17.8 yards per reception.1980 Big Ten Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 2, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-ten/1980.html Robert Williams tied for the Big Ten lead with five interceptions. Bill Kay led the Big Ten with 104 interception return yards. Scott Craig ranked fifth in the Big Ten with 122 punt return yards and seventh with 4.5 yards per punt return. Jim Bosché was ranked ninth in the Big Ten with 35.7 yards per punt, but ranked second in the Big Ten with 34.7 yards net punt average after the return. Schedule 1980 AP September 6 l y y 9 Notre Dame 11 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry ABC 10–31 59,075 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-nd-steams-by-purdue/158454352/ Detroit Free Press N.D. steams by Purdue, 31–10 September 7, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 13 w 20 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 12–6 77,280 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-carmel-connection-he/158651070/ The Courier-Journal Carmel connection helps Purdue nip Wisconsin 12–6 September 14, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 l y UCLA 16 Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 14–23 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 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 w y Miami (OH) Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 28–3 69,889 https://www.newspapers.com/article/journal-and-courier-change-of-mind-rescu/158657082/ Journal and Courier Change of mind rescues Purdue October 5, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 w y Minnesota Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 21–7 69,399 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-herrmanns-passing/158656197/ Lansing State Journal Herrmann's passing powers Purdue, 21–7 October 12, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 w y Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL rivalry 45–20 62,121 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chronicle-tribune-herrmann-wins-passing/158650782/ Chronicle Tribune Herrmann wins passing game, loses mark October 19, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 w Michigan State Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 36–25 69,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-boilermakers-down-msu/158650484/ The Times Boilermakers down MSU October 26, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 w y 20 Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 52–31 17,744 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-purdue-turns-smith-herrm/158650104/ Palladium-Item Purdue turns Smith, Herrmann loose November 2, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 w 17 Iowa Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 58–13 68,775 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-herrmann-has-best-day/158656780/ The Kokomo Tribune Herrmann has best day as Boiler November 9, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 l y 16 Michigan 11 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC 0–26 105,831 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marion-star-wolves-shut-out-purdue/158657269/ The Marion Star Wolves shut out Purdue November 16, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 w Indiana Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN Old Oaken Bucket 24–23 71,629 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-purdue-wins-bucket-battle/158657371/ The Muncie Star Purdue wins bucket battle, 24–23 November 23, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com December 27 w y y Missouri Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN Liberty Bowl ABC 28–25 53,667 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-herrmanns-passing/158634394/ The Commercial Appeal Herrmann's passing pushes Purdue before record Liberty Bowl crowd December 28, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com 2022 Purdue Football Record Book https://purduesports.com/documents/2022/8/23/2022_Purdue_Record_Book.pdf Purdue University Athletics 90 January 29, 2023 Game summaries At Notre Dame Purdue Boilermakers 2; text-align:center collapsed #9 Purdue Boilermakers (0–0) at #11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) September 6 Purdue 0 10 0 0 Notre Dame 10 7 7 7 Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana 59,075 ABC Recap/Box First quarter ND – Harry Oliver 36-yard field goal, 7:19. Notre Dame 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:50. ND – Rob McGarry 2-yard run (Harry Oliver kick), 0:42. Notre Dame 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:48. Second quarter ND – Phil Carter 1-yard run (Harry Oliver kick), 11:40. Notre Dame 17–0. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:16. PUR – Rick Anderson 26-yard field goal, 4:19. Notre Dame 17–3. Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 7:21. PUR – Wally Jones 4-yard run (Rick Anderson kick), 0:34. Notre Dame 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:04. Third quarter ND – Tony Hunter 9-yard pass from Mike Courey (Harry Oliver kick), 11:36. Notre Dame 24–10. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:24. Fourth quarter ND – Mike Courey 14-yard run (Harry Oliver kick), 4:01. Notre Dame 31–10. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:50. Top passers PUR – Scott Campbell – 17/26, 178 yards ND – Mike Courey – 10/13, 151 yards, TD, INT Top rushers PUR – John Macon – 9 rushes, 32 yards ND – Phil Carter – 29 rushes, 142 yards, TD Top receivers PUR – Dave Young – 6 receptions, 71 yards ND – Tony Hunter – 3 receptions, 75 yards, TD In non-conference play, Purdue (AP No. 9) opened its season with a 31–10 loss to Notre Dame (AP No. 11) at Notre Dame Stadium. Purdue quarterback Mark Herrmann was sidelined with a bruised thumb (injured in practice during the week) and did not play. Phil Carter rushed for 142 yards for Notre Dame.Purdue Misses Its Mark, Irish Roll The Indianapolis Star September 7, 1980 4-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7305587/purdue_misses_its_mark_irish_roll/ After the game, the Boilermakers fell from No. 9 to No. 11 in the AP Poll. Wisconsin #20 Purdue at Wisconsin Purdue 3 3 6 0 Wisconsin 3 3 0 0 Saturday, September 13 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin 77,280 Source: Palm Beach Post yes 1 PUR Anderson 30-yard field goal PUR 3-0 1 WIS Gladem 34-yard field goal Tied 3-3 2 WIS Gladem 34-yard field goal WIS 6-3 2 PUR Anderson 48-yard field goal Tied 6-6 3 PUR Anderson 19-yard field goal PUR 9-6 3 PUR Anderson 40-yard field goal PUR 12-6 yes Purdue (AP No. 20) defeated Wisconsin, 12–6. Mark Herrmann passed for 347 yards (27–43), including 200 yards to wide receiver Bart Burrell, but the Boilermakers were unable to score a touchdown, settling for three field goals.Purdue Gets Its Kicks From Rick The Indianapolis Star September 14, 1980 4-1 After the game, Purdue dropped out of the top 25. UCLA Purdue lost to UCLA, 23–14, in West Lafayette. Mark Herrmann passed for 282 yards, and his two touchdown passes gave him the Big Ten career record with 50 touchdown passes. Herrmannalso threw two interceptions in the defeat. The loss broke a 12-game winning streak for Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium.Bruins Bruise Boilers The Indianapolis Star Max Stultz September 21, 1980 4-1, 4-10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7312696/bruins_bruise_boilers/ Miami (OH) Purdue defeated Miami (OH), 28–3, as Mark Herrmann passed for 291 yards and three touchdowns.Herrmann's Passes Rescue Dozing Boilers: Purdue Comeback Tops Miami, 28–3 The Indianapolis Star October 5, 1980 4-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7305393/hermanns_passes_rescue_dozing_boilers/ Minnesota Minnesota 0 0 0 7 Purdue 6 15 0 0 October 11 Ross–Ade Stadium yes Q1 PUR Jones 3 yard run (kick failed) PUR 6–0 Q2 PUR Young 5 yard pass from Herrmann (Bryant pass from Herrmann) PUR 14–0 Q2 PUR Young 7 yard pass from Herrmann (Anderson kick) PUR 21–0 Q4 MINN Barber 1 yard run (Gallery kick) PUR 21–7 yes Eugene Register-Guard. 1980 Oct 12. Retrieved 2018-Sep-01. Purdue defeated Minnesota, 21–7, in West Lafayette. In the first half, Purdue took a 21–0 lead, as Mark Herrmann completed 14 of 19 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Purdue was shut out in the second half, and Herrmann had only 28 passing yards in the second half, but Purdue's 21 points in the first half were enough for the victory.Purdue, Too The Indianapolis Star October 12, 1980 4-1, 4-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7359135/purdue_too/ Illinois Purdue defeated Illinois, 45–20, before a crowd of 62,121 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. In a remarkable passing exhibition, the Big Ten single-game record for passing yardage was broken twice in the same game. Mark Herrmann broke the record first with 371 yards on 24-of-35 passing, surpassing the mark set two years earlier by Eddie Smith. Bart Burrell caught 10 passes for 186 yards. Herrmannwent to the bench halfway through the fourth quarter, only to watch his record broken by Illinois quarterback Dave Wilson who tallied 425 passing yards as the Illini passed with abandon through the final minutes. Wilson also broke Big Ten single-game records with 58 passes and 35 completions.Purdue Routs Illini In Pass-Happy Show The Indianapolis Star October 19, 1980 4-1, 4-8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7364815/purdue_routs_illini_in_passhappy_show/ Michigan State Purdue defeated Michigan State, 36–25, in West Lafayette. Mark Herrmann completed 24 of 46 passes for 340 yards to break the NCAA career record for passing yardage. Herrmann passed the prior record of 7,747 yards set by Jack Thompson from 1976 to 1978. Dave Young caught 12 passes for 172 yards. Michigan State quarterback John Leister threw more passes (54) than Herrmann, but completed only 18, had five interceptions, and lost a fumble. After the game, Michigan State coach Muddy Waters said, "John is pretty disgusted with himself."Herrmann eclipses MSU, 36-25 Detroit Free Press October 26, 1980 1H, 11H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7365368/hermann_eclipses_msu_3625/ Northwestern Purdue (AP No. 20) defeated Northwestern, 52–31, before a crowd of 17,744 persons at Dyche Stadium in Evanston. Purdue's 52 points was its highest scoring output in a game since 1947. Purdue running back rushed for 190 yards and scored four touchdown. Mark Herrmann passed for 210 yards and three touchdowns. Herrmann also set the all-time record for career pass completions (651) and interceptions (69).Purdue batters 'Cats The Indianapolis Star John Bansch November 2, 1980 4-1, 4-8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7320264/purdue_batters_cats/ Jimmy Smith 29 rushes, 190 yards Iowa Iowa 7 0 0 6 Purdue 10 13 28 7 November 8 Ross–Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana yes 1 PUR Smith 9-yard pass from Herrmann (Anderson kick) PUR 7-0 1 IOWA Gales 4-yard run (Olejniczak kick) Tied 7-7 1 PUR Anderson 20-yard field goal PUR 10-7 2 PUR Anderson 37-yard field goal PUR 13-7 2 PUR Anderson 36-yard field goal PUR 16-7 2 PUR Young 43-yard pass from Herrmann (Anderson kick) PUR 23-7 3 PUR Smith 1-yard run (Anderson kick) PUR 30-7 3 PUR Owen 1-yard run (Anderson kick) PUR 37-7 3 PUR Kay 75-yard interception return (Anderson kick) PUR 44-7 3 PUR Young 9-yard pass from Herrmann (Anderson kick) PUR 51-7 4 IOWA Chappelle 72-yard pass from Gales (pass failed) PUR 51-13 4 PUR Jones 1-yard run (Anderson kick) PUR 58-13 yes Purdue (AP No. 17) defeated Iowa, 58–13, at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Mark Herrmann set a Purdue single-game record with 439 passing yards on 26 of 34 passing. Herrmannalso set an NCAA career record with 1,151 pass completions.Purdue Mark-smanship bombs Hawkeyes The Indianapolis Star Max Stultz November 9, 1980 4-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7318723/purdue_marksmanship_bombs_hawkeyes/ Michigan Michigan defeated Purdue, 26–0, for Michigan's third consecutive shut out. The victory was particularly impressive as the Wolverines held Purdue's record-setting quarterback, Mark Herrmann, to 129 passing yard (24 in the second half), intercepted four of Herrmann's passes, and did not allow a first down by Purdue in the second half. Coach Schembechler credited Michigan defensive coordinator Bill McCartney with the strategy of playing six defensive backs that held Purdue's offense scoreless.Herrmann Bottled Up, 26–0: U-M picks Purdue apart Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe November 16, 1980 1H, 6H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7304293/hermann_bottled_up_260_um_picks/ Indiana Purdue Boilermakers 2; text-align:center collapsed Indiana Hoosiers (6–4) at Purdue Boilermakers (7–3) November 22, 1980 Indiana 3 7 0 13 Purdue 0 3 14 7 Ross–Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana 71,629 First quarter IND – Kevin Kellogg 20-yard field goal. Indiana 3–0. Second quarter IND – Lonnie Johnson 5-yard run (Kevin Kellogg kick), 6:16. Indiana 10–0. Drive: 84 yards. PUR – Rick Anderson 19-yard field goal. Indiana 10–3. Third quarter PUR – Ben McCall 1-yard run (Rick Anderson kick). Tie 10–10. PUR – Bart Burrell 20-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Rick Anderson kick). Purdue 17–10. Fourth quarter IND – Lonnie Johnson 1-yard run (Kevin Kellogg kick). Tie 17–17. PUR – Ben McCall 4-yard run (Rick Anderson kick), 8:56. Purdue 24–17. IND – Steve Corso 10-yard pass from Tim Clifford (pass failed), 0:17. Purdue 24–23. Top passers PUR – Mark Herrmann – 19/23, 323 yards, TD Top rushers IND – Lonnie Johnson – 220 yards, 2 TD left 1980 Indiana at Purdue game film – Part 1 (no sound) 1980 Indiana at Purdue game film - Part 2 (no sound) In the annual battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, Purdue defeated Indiana, 24–23, in West Lafayette. Purdue led, 24–17, with 21 seconds left when Tim Clifford threw a touchdown pass to Steve Corso (Indiana coach Lee Corso's son). Rather than kick an extra point to tie the game, Indiana coach Corso called for a pass play to win the game; the pass was knocked down by linebacker Mike Marks, and Purdue preserved a one-point lead. The Hoosiers regained possession on the onside kick but Don Geisler missed a 59-yard field goal as time expired. In his final home game, Mark Herrmann finished 19 of 23 for 323 yards and a touchdown.Boilers beat I.U., 24–23, for Bucket: Marks this one up for Purdue The Indianapolis Star Max Stultz November 23, 1980 4-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7304649/boilers_beat_iu_2423_for_bucket/"Late 2-Point Pass Fails; Purdue Edges Indiana." Palm Beach Post. p. 140. 1980 Nov 23. Liberty Bowl At the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Purdue defeated Missouri, 28–25. Mark Herrmann completed his Purdue career with his third MVP award in a bowl game, and the Boilermakers' third consecutive bowl game victory. Roster 1980 Purdue Boilermakers f 84 Jr Tom Barr TE 1 Jr Steve Bryant WR y Steve Bryant (American football) 87 Sr Bart Burrell WR Fr Scott Campbell QB y Scott Campbell (American football) 76 Jr Henry Feil OT 47 Jr Mike Fuetterer WR 52 Sr Ray Gunner OG 9 Sr Mark Herrmann QB y 57 Sr Tim Hull OG 75 So Tom Jelesky OT y 37 Sr John Macon FB 13 Sr Ben McCall RB 63 Sr Pete Quinn C C 21 So Jimmy Smith RB y Jimmy Smith (running back) 80 Sr Dave Young Dave Young (American football) TE y 94 Sr Calvin Clark DT 60 David Frye OLB y David Frye (American football) 96 Jr Paul Hanna DT 38 Sr Bill Kay Bill Kay (defensive back) CB y 15 Sr Tom Kingsbury OLB C 59 Sr Jim Looney ILB y 62 Sr Mike Marks ILB 34 Jr Marcus McKinnie S 53 Jr Tom Munro MG 43 Jr Tim Seneff S 10 Sr Mark Adamle S 36 Sr Bobby Williams CB y 2 Rick Anderson K 19 Jim Bosche P 5 Jr Greg Hayes P y Gregory J. Hayes *Jim Young Bill Baker Leon Burtnett Duck Dullaghan Mike Hankwitz Randy Hart Lee Larkins Doug Redmann Bob Spoo 2011 Purdue football information guide. Awards Consensus All-Americans: QB Mark Herrmann (unanimous – AFCA, Football News, AP, FWAA, UPI, Walter Camp), TE Dave Young (unanimous – AFCA, AP, FWAA, Sporting News, UPI) All-Big Ten: QB Mark Herrmann (1st), DB Bill Kay (1st), LB James Looney (1st), TE Dave Young (1st), K Rick Anderson (2nd), WR Bart Burrell (2nd), LB Tom Kingsbury (2nd), LB Mike Marks (2nd), SS Tim Seneff (2nd) Chicago Tribune MVP: QB Mark Herrmann Big Ten MVP: QB Mark Herrmann References Purdue Category:Purdue Boilermakers football seasons Category:Liberty Bowl champion seasons Purdue Boilermakers football