1980 Kansas Jayhawks football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1980 Kansas Jayhawks football Big Eight Conference Big 8 4–5–2 3–3–1 Don Fambrough 6th Harry Sydney Frank Wattlelet Memorial Stadium The 1980 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Eight Conference during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth season under head coach Don Fambrough, the Jayhawks compiled a 4–5–2 record (3–3–1 against conference opponents), and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 208 to 171.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kansas/1980-schedule.html 1980 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 20, 2017 They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. The team's statistical leaders included Frank Seurer with 797 passing yards, Kerwin Bell with 1,114 rushing yards, and David Verser with 576 receiving yards.1980 Kansas Jayhawks Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 20, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kansas/1980.html Harry Sydney and Frank Wattlelet were the team captains.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 186. In October 1982, an NCAA investigation revealed that running back Kerwin Bell was not an eligible player for the 1980 and 1981 seasons due to not surpassing the 2.0 minimum high school GPA. The Big Eight Conference ruled that all Kansas games in which Bell played were to be forfeited, bringing their conference record to 1–6 on the year.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2199&dat=19821003&id=WpkyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VugFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6424,251982 Lawrence Journal-World - Google News Archive Search google.com However, Kansas still records these games as victories in their record book, including their 20–18 victory over rival Kansas State. The two schools dispute the overall series record because of this. Schedule 1980 AP September 13 t y y Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR 7–7 27,750 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star-kansas-oregon-take-tie/158516035/ The Lincoln Star Kansas, Oregon take tie September 14, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 l y Pittsburgh 5 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 3–18 41,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-pitt-sputters-then/158456168/ The Kansas City Star Pitt sputters, then rolls by Kansas 18–3 September 21, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com September 27 l y Louisville Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 9–17 32,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/olathe-news-louisville-stops-hawks/158450025/ Olathe News Louisville stops Hawks September 28, 1980 November 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 w y y Syracuse Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY 23–8 43,126 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-jayhawks-turnback/158401619/ St. Joseph News-Press Jayhawks turnback weakened Syracuse, 23–8 October 5, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 l Nebraska 10 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS rivalry 0–54 50,268 https://www.newspapers.com/article/olathe-news-nebraska-has-no-mercy-on-hap/158630299/ Olathe News Nebraska has no mercy on hapless Hawks, 54–0 October 12, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 w y Iowa State 19 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 28–17 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-kansas-upsets-iowa/158630388/ St. Joseph News-Press Kansas upsets Iowa State October 19, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 t y Oklahoma State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 14–14 41,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal-bell-lifts-jayhawks-t/158630474/ The Salina Journal Bell lifts Jayhawks to 14–14 tie with Cowboys October 26, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 w y Kansas State KSU Stadium Manhattan, KS Sunflower Showdown 20–18 43,276 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent-kus-bel-go/158630543/ The Grand Island Independent KU's Bel gongs Kansas State November 2, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 l Oklahoma 11 Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 19–21 40,150 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-manhattan-mercury-ou-squeezes-out-wi/158630652/ The Manhattan Mercury OU squeezes out win November 9, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w y Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 42–3 24,187 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-ku-offense-stings-b/158568899/ The Kansas City Star KU offense stings Buffs 42–3 November 16, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 l y Missouri Faurot Field Columbia, MO Border War 6–31 64,356 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-mizzou-preps-fo/158630752/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mizzou preps for Liberty with 31–6 win over Kansas November 23, 1980 November 7, 2024 Newspapers.com Roster 1980 Kansas Jayhawks f 20 So Wayne Capers WR y 44 Sr Larry Kemp RB 3 Sr Lester Mickens WR 10 Fr Frank Seurer QB y 24 Sr Harry Sydney RB y 89 Sr David Verser WR y 95 Sr Jeff Fox DT 81 Jr Kyle McNorton LB 32 Fr Elvis Patterson CB y 77 Jr Greg Smith Greg Smith (American football, born 1959) DT y 41 Sr Joe Tumpich CB 5 Jr Dan Wagoner DB y 40 Sr Frank Wattelet S y 8 So Bucky Scribner P y *Don Fambrough (6th year) https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EJYyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Q-cFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6725%2C4078381 Lawrence Journal-World Kansas Saturday's game rosters September 19, 1980 16 References Kansas Category:Kansas Jayhawks football seasons Kansas Jayhawks football