1980 SMU Mustangs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1980 SMU Mustangs football Southwest Conference SWC 20 20 8–4 5–3 Ron Meyer 5th Option Steve Sidwell 5th 3–4 Texas Stadium Holiday Bowl L 45–46 vs. BYU The 1980 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University (SMU) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Ron Meyer, the Mustangs compiled an overall record 8–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for second place in the SWC. SMU was invited to the Holiday Bowl, there they lost to BYU. The Mustangs finished the season ranked No. 20 in both major polls.https://smumustangs.com/sports/2020/9/2/2020-football-media-guide.aspx 2020 Football Media Guide Schedule 1980 AP September 13 w y North Texas State Texas Stadium Irving, TX rivalry 28–9 52,781 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87935620/smu-rolls-over-ntsu-289/ The Kilgore News Herald SMU rolls over NTSU, 28–9 September 14, 1980 October 28, 2021 7 Newspapers.com September 20 w TCU Texas Stadium Irving, TX rivalry 17–14 39,622 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-smus-late-rall/158481647/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram SMU's late rally to frustrate TCU, 17–14 September 21, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com September 27 w y UT Arlington Texas Stadium Irving, TX 52–16 26,611 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67288087/smu-muscles-by-uta/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram SMU muscles by UTA September 28, 1980 January 9, 2021 B1 Newspapers.com October 4 w y y Tulane Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, LA 31–21 42,563 https://www.newspapers.com/article/longview-news-journal-smu-stays-unbeaten/151990918/ Longview News-Journal SMU stays unbeaten with 31–21 victory October 5, 1980 July 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 l y 20 Baylor 18 Baylor Stadium Waco, TX 28–32 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-baylor-rallies-past-mustangs/158481166/ Tulsa World Baylor rallies past Mustangs October 12, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 l Houston Texas Stadium Irving, TX rivalry 11–13 32,109 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-houston-pulls-out/158481693/ Abilene Reporter-News Houston pulls out 13–11 win over SMU October 19, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 w y Texas 2 Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX ABC 20–6 73,535 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-smu-shocks-no-2-te/158481741/ The Arizona Republic SMU shocks No. 2 Texas October 26, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 w 19 Texas A&M Texas Stadium Irving, TX 27–0 41,289 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-leader-and-press-smu-blanks/158481823/ The Springfield News-Leader SMU blanks Texas A&M November 2, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 w y 18 Rice Rice Stadium Houston, TX rivalry 34–14 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marshall-news-messenger-smu-riddles/158481906/ The Marshall News Messenger SMU riddles Rice defense, 34–14 November 9, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 l y 18 Texas Tech Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX 0–14 42,197 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bryan-college-station-eagle-tech-shocks/158481963/ Bryan-College Station Eagle Tech shocks bowl-bound Mustangs November 16, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 w Arkansas Texas Stadium Irving, TX 31–7 28,225 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wichita-falls-times-bowl-bound-ponies-br/158482027/ Wichita Falls Times Bowl-bound Ponies breeze by Hogs 31–7 November 23, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com December 19 l y y 19 BYU 14 San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA Holiday Bowl Mizlou 45–46 50,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-last-play-td-lifts/158460426/ The Arizona Republic Last-play TD lifts BYU to 46–45 Holiday victory December 20, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com1980 SMU Mustangs Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 5, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-methodist/1980-schedule.html Roster 1980 SMU Mustangs f 19 So Eric Dickerson RB y 10 Sr Mike Ford Mike Ford (quarterback) QB y 77 Jr Perry Hartnett OL y 32 So Craig James Craig James (running back) RB y 71 Sr Mike Jusko OL 67 Sr Mike Mason OL 76 Sr Lee Spivey OL 12 So Jim Bob Taylor QB yes y 75 Jr Harvey Armstrong DL y 27 Sr Charles Bruton DB 74 So Michael Carter Michael Carter (nose tackle) DT y 29 Fr Russell Carter Russell Carter (American football) DB y 99 Jr Eric Ferguson DL 9 Sr Mark Gibson DB 80 Sr Byron Hunt DL y 20 Jr James Mobley DB 34 Sr John Simmons John Simmons (American football) DB y 1 Jr Eddie Garcia Eddie Garcia (American football) K y *Ron Meyer 1980 SMU Mustangs Roster Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 5, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-methodist/1980-roster.html Team players in the NFL 2 SMU Mustangs Player Position Round Pick NFL club John Simmons Defensive back 3 64 Cincinnati Bengals References SMU Category:SMU Mustangs football seasons SMU Mustangs football Category:Long stubs with short prose