1980 Indiana Hoosiers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1980 Indiana Hoosiers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 6–5 3–5 Lee Corso 8th Tim Clifford Tim Clifford Terry Tallen Lucky Wallace Craig Walls Memorial Stadium The 1980 Indiana Hoosiers football team was an American football team that represented Indiana University Bloomington in the 1980 Big Ten Conference football season. In their eighth season under head coach Lee Corso, the Hoosiers finished in a tie for sixth place in the Big Ten Conference (Big Ten), compiled a 6–5 (3–5 against Big Ten opponents), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 255 to 235.1980 Indiana Hoosiers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 8, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/indiana/1980-schedule.html The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Tim Clifford with 1,391 passing yards, Lonnie Johnson with 1,075 receiving yards and 66 points scored, and Nate Lundy with 459 receiving yards.1980 Indiana Hoosiers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/indiana/1980.html Several Indiana players also ranked among the Big Ten leaders in various statistical categories, including the following: Lonnie Johnson led the Big Ten with 11 rushing touchdowns and 200 rushing attempts, ranked second with 1,075 rushing yards and 1,146 yards from scrimmage, and ranked third with 5.4 yards per rushing attempt.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 Tim Wilbur led the Big Ten with 9.1 yard per punt return and 256 punt return yards. Tim Clifford ranked fourth in the Big Ten with a 53.0 pass completion percentage, 16 total touchdowns, and 7.0 yards per passing attempt, and ranked seventh with 1,391 passing yards. Schedule 1980 AP Eastern September 13 l Iowa Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 7–16 50,173 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-no-miracles-this/158655495/ The Cincinnati Enquirer No miracles this time: Iowa dumps IU September 14, 1980 November 6, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 w y y Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY rivalry 36–30 57,869 Indiana Bypasses Kentucky on Corso's Catch Sunday Herald-Leader Mark Bradley September 21, 1980 D1, D6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86580310/indiana-bypasses-kentucky-on-corsos/ Newspapers.com September 27 w y y Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 49–7 40,219 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-clifford-orchestrates-497-ind/158568345/ The Times Clifford orchestrates 49–7 Indiana triumph September 28, 1980 November 6, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 w y Duke Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 31–21 43,120 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-hoosiers-overcom/139748132/ Wisconsin State Journal Hoosiers overcome errors to down Duke October 5, 1980 January 28, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 w y Wisconsin Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 24–0 51,029 https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-times-reporter-cliffords-arm-lif/158651250/ Herald-Times-Reporter Clifford's arm lifts Indiana to victory October 12, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 l y Ohio State 9 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 17–27 87,957 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-murrays-output/158655600/ Wisconsin State Journal Murray's output sparks Ohio State October 19, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 w y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 35–20 19,535 Indiana oversleeps 'gimmee' Bob Collins The Indianapolis Star October 26, 1980 4-1, 4-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7338965/indiana_oversleeps_gimmee/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-iu-defense-awakens-t/158650044/ The Courier-Journal IU defense awakens to stop Northwestern October 26, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 l Michigan 18 Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 0–35 52,071 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ironton-tribune-michigan-smashes-ind/158655719/ The Ironton Tribune Michigan smashes Indiana 35–0 November 2, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 l y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 7–31 30,092 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-minnesota-bowls-over-ind/158655821/ Chicago Tribune Minnesota bowls over Indiana November 9, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w Illinois Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN rivalry 26–24 38,128 Johnson leads 26–24 I.U. victory The Indianapolis Star Max Stultz November 16, 1980 4-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7317619/johnson_leads_2624_iu_victory/https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press-iu-edges-il/158650977/ Evansville Courier and Press IU edges Illinois November 16, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 l y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN Old Oaken Bucket 23–24 71,629 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/ 1980 Indiana Hoosiers Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/indiana/1980-schedule.html College Football @ Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference December 28, 2023 1980 Football Schedule https://iuhoosiers.com/sports/football/schedule/1980 Indiana University December 28, 2023 Indiana Football 2023 Record Book https://static.iuhoosiers.com/custompages/pdf/fb/2023/23-FB-Record_Book_Full.pdf Indiana University 15 December 28, 2023 1980 Homecoming Indiana Arbutus (yearbook) October 14, 2015 http://www.static.getsnworks.com/ids/arbutus/1981/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160421185435/http://static.getsnworks.com/ids/arbutus/1981/ April 21, 2016 Game summaries Iowa 1980 Iowa Hawkeyes football team On September 13, Indiana opened its season with a 16–7 loss to Iowa. Jeff Brown rushed for 176 yards and caught five passes in his first start as Iowa's tailback.Iowa gets sweet revenge; Hawks hold Indiana this time, 16–7 Des Moines Register September 14, 1980 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7311827/iowa_gets_sweet_revenge_hawks_hold/ At Kentucky On September 20, the Hoosiers played the annual Bourbon Barrel rivalry game. Indiana defeated Kentucky, 36–30, at Lexington, Kentucky. The game was tied at 30–30 when Indiana intercepted a Kentucky pass at midfield with 1:01 remaining in the game. Indiana took the lead on a touchdown pass to Steve Corso (the son of Indiana head coach Lee Corso); Corso called the play the "old pine tree slant".Tie an I.U. Victory 'Round a Pine Tree The Indianapolis Star Bill Benner September 21, 1980 4-1, 4-10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7312810/tie_an_iu_victory_round_a_pine_tree/ At Colorado On September 27, Indiana defeated Colorado, 49–7, before a crowd of 40,219 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. Flanker Nate Lundy shattered Indiana's single game receiving record (previously 178 yards) with five catches for 256 yards and three touchdowns. After the game, coach Lee Corso said: "Nate Lundy had a great game. 'Doctor Deep' can run on anyone." Quarterback Tim Clifford also tied the school's single game passing yardage record (set in 1943 by Robert Hoernschemeyer), completing 11 of 14 passes for 345 yards and five touchdowns. Clifford also broke the school's career record with 262 completions. Mike Harkrader also became the school's career rushing leader with 2,791 yards.Colorado Passed By In Hoosier Air Show The Indianapolis Star Bob Collins September 28, 1980 4-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7320264/purdue_batters_cats/ Duke On October 4, Indiana defeated Duke, 31–21, before a crowd of 43,120 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Running back Lonnie Johnson tied Indiana's single game rushing record (set by Courtney Snyder in 1974) with 211 rushing yards against Duke. After the game, coach Lee Corso called Johnson "the best all-around back in the Big Ten."Hoosiers Limp By Duke, 31-21 The Indianapolis Star October 5, 1980 4-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7337600/hoosiers_limp_by_duke_3121/ Wisconsin Indiana defeated Wisconsin, 24–0, in front of a homecoming crowd of 51,029 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Indiana's defense held Wisconsin to 204 yards of total offense (only 65 in the second half) and had seven tackles for loss. Quarterback Tim Clifford completed 17 of 25 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns.IU Strols Bill Benner The Indianapolis Star October 12, 1980 D1, D12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7338457/i_u_strolls/ At Ohio State On October 18, Indiana lost to #9 Ohio State, 27–17, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Ohio State running back Calvin Murray rushed for 224 yards, the fourth highest single-game tally in Ohio State history to that time, on 35 carries and scored two touchdowns on his 22nd birthday. Indiana running back Mike Harkrader rushed for 117 yards on 18 carries. Harkrader became the seventh leading rusher in Big Ten history with 3,034 yards.Murray's Birthday No Party For I.U. The Indianapolis Star October 19, 1980 4-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7338605/murrays_birthday_no_party_for_iu/ At Northwestern On October 25, Indiana defeated Northwestern, 35–20, in Evanston. Lonnie Johnson rushed for 160 yards on 22 carries, and Mike Harkrader added 102 rushing yards.Indiana oversleeps 'gimmee' Bob Collins The Indianapolis Star October 26, 1980 4-1, 4-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7338965/indiana_oversleeps_gimmee/ Michigan On November 1, #18 Michigan defeated Indiana, 35–0, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Michigan totaled 349 rushing yards, including 152 by Butch Woolfolk and 123 by Lawrence Ricks. Ricks scored two touchdowns in a span of 28 seconds, running 29 yards for the first, then scoring again after Indiana fumbled the ensuing kickoff. Anthony Carter caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Wangler, and Woolfolk added a 64-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Michigan also intercepted four of Tim Clifford's passes.Michigan awesome in Indiana win, 35–0 Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe November 2, 1980 1H, 8H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7320123/michigan_awesome_in_indiana_win_350/ At Minnesota On November 8, Minnesota defeated Indiana, 31–7, in Minneapolis. Quarterback Tim Clifford was knocked out of the game in the first half by "a savage blindside tackle" by Jeff Schuh. Minnesota running back Garry White rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns.I.U.'s forecast: cold December The Indianapolis Star November 9, 1980 4-1, 4-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7318905/ius_forecast_cold_december/ Illinois On November 15, Indiana defeated Illinois, 26–24, in Bloomington. Indiana tailback Lonnie Johnson rushed for a school record 237 yards on 37 carries. Illinois quarterback Dave Wilson kept the game close as he passed for 403 yards and three touchdowns.Johnson leads 26–24 I.U. victory The Indianapolis Star Max Stultz November 16, 1980 4-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7317619/johnson_leads_2624_iu_victory/ At Purdue Old Oaken Bucket Indiana Hoosiers 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) On November 22, 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, and Purdue preserved a one-point margin of victory.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/ Roster 1980 Indiana Hoosiers f 14 Sr Tim Clifford QB 7 Sr Steve CorsoMuncy WR 81 Sr Dave Harangody TE 44 Sr Lonnie Johnson RB 89 Sr Nate Lundy WR 84 Jr Scot McNabb TE 92 Jr Ken Bell DT 93 Jr Greg Brown DT 17 Jr Marlin Evans LB 27 So Mike Kazanowski LB 1 Jr Steve Mitchell FS 19 So Mike Pendleton DB 21 Jr Dart Ramsey DB 60 Jr Craig Walls LB y 3 Sr Kevin Kellogg K *Lee Corso 1981 NFL draftees Player Position Round Pick NFL club Tim Clifford Quarterback 10 260 Chicago Bears Lonnie Johnson Running back 11 287 Chicago Bears Nate Lundy Wide receiver 12 329 Dallas Cowboys https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1981.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221202823/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1981.htm 2007-12-21 1981 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com Pro-Football-Reference.com References Indiana Category:Indiana Hoosiers football seasons Indiana Hoosiers football