1980 Western Carolina Catamounts football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1980 Western Carolina Catamounts football Southern Conference SoCon 3–7–1 2–4–1 Bob Waters 12th E. J. Whitmire Stadium The 1980 Western Carolina Catamounts team was an American football team that represented Western Carolina University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 12th year under head coach Bob Waters, the team compiled an overall record of 3–7–1, with a mark of 2–4–1 in conference play, finishing in fifth place in the SoCon.1980 Western Carolina Catamounts Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 11, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-carolina/1980-schedule.html Schedule 1980 AP September 6 w VMI E. J. Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC 16–14 10,638 Biasucci hits 3 field goals in WCU win September 7, 1980 Asheville Citizen-Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94147904/biasucci-hits-3-field-goals-in-wcu-win/ August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com September 13 l y y Tennessee Tech Overall Field Cookeville, TN 10–26 9,313 Anderson boots Tech to victory The Tennessean September 14, 1980 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107424895/anderson-boots-tech-to-victory/ August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com September 20 l Furman E. J. Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC 14–28 11,150 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89816360/too-latecats-lose-2814/ Asheville Citizen-Times Too late...Cats lose, 28–14 September 21, 1980 August 8, 2022 Newspapers.com September 27 l y y Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 10–17 58,490 Sluggish Clemson survives Western Carolina rally, 17–10 The Times and Democrat September 28, 1980 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107425264/sluggish-clemson-survives-western-caroli/ August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com October 4 w y y Middle Tennessee Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium Murfreesboro, TN 24–10 3,000 Cats win, 24–10 Asheville Citizen-Times October 5, 1980 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107425551/cats-win-2410/ August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com October 11 l The Citadel E. J. Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC 21–28 10,640 Citadel stings WCU The News and Observer October 12, 1980 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107425749/citadel-stings-wcu/ August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com October 18 l y y East Carolina Ficklen Memorial Stadium Greenville, NC 14–24 21,300 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72670704/nelson-sparks-east-carolina-win/ The Charlotte Observer Nelson sparks East Carolina win October 19, 1980 August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com October 25 t Marshall E. J. Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC 13–13 11,850 Marshall nets 13–13 tie on 59-yard field goal The Cincinnati Enquirer October 26, 1980 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107426047/marshall-nets-1313-tie-on-59-yard-field/ August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com November 1 l y Appalachian State Conrad Stadium Boone, NC 24–27 rivalry 15,850 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89965323/asu-rallies-past-western-2724/ Asheville Citizen-Times ASU rallies past Western, 27–24 November 2, 1980 August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com November 8 l y Chattanooga Chamberlain Field Chattanooga, TN 14–39 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107426382/smith-propels-utc/ The News and Observer Smith propels UTC November 9, 1980 August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com November 15 w y East Tennessee State Memorial Center Johnson City, TN 20–17 5,128 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107426589/bucs-hand-wcu-2017-win/ Kingsport Times-News Bucs hand WCU 20–17 win November 16, 1980 August 11, 2022 Newspapers.com References Western Carolina Category:Western Carolina Catamounts football seasons Western Carolina Catamounts football