1980 San Diego State Aztecs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1980 San Diego State Aztecs football Western Athletic Conference WAC 4–8 4–4 Claude Gilbert 8th Ted Tollner 8th Pro-style 4–3 San Diego Stadium The 1980 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his eight and final year, and played home games at San Diego StadiumSan Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980. in San Diego, California. They finished with a record of four wins and eight losses (4–8, 4–4 WAC). Schedule 1980 AP September 13 l y BYU Cougar Stadium Provo, UT ABC 11–35 36,178 Instead of Revenge, Aztecs Get Trounced The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Mike Granberry September 14, 1980 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8415811/instead_of_revenge_aztecs_get_trounced/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 September 20 w y Air Force Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 13–10 24,594 Kofler's Arm, Corral's Foot Lead Aztec Win The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Mike Granberry September 21, 1980 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8415870/koflers_arm_corrals_foot_lead_aztec/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 September 27 l y Missouri 12 San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 7–31 28,140 Missouri Beats San Diego State; UCLA and USC Roll The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Mike Granberry September 28, 1980 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8415925/missouri_beats_san_diego_state/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 October 4 l y y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 12–35 76,430 http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uwbadgers.com/documents/2015/10/23/Fact_Book.pdf?id=17890#page=233 2012 Wisconsin Football Fact Book December 8, 2016 December 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161220201045/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/uwbadgers.com/documents/2015/10/23/Fact_Book.pdf?id=17890#page=233 dead October 11 l y UNLV San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 17–28 28,212 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/unlv/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015FBRecordBook.pdf#page=40 Nevada Las Vegas 2015 Football Media Guide December 9, 2016 September 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150907213609/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/unlv/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015FBRecordBook.pdf#page=40 dead October 18 l Colorado State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 7–26 28,050 Aztecs Go Back to Black but Not to Winning, 26-7 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Steve Dolan October 19, 1980 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8415993/aztecs_go_back_to_black/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 October 25 l y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 9–34 15,325 Aztecs Fall, 34-9 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Steve Dolan October 26, 1980 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416037/aztecs_fall_349/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 1 l y y Oklahoma State San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 6–15 24,716 Aztecs Beaten Again, 15-6 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Mike Granberry November 2, 1980 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416094/aztecs_beaten_again_156/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 8 l y Hawaii Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI 6–31 36,485 http://hawaiiathletics.com.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2015/7/29/2015_Hawaii_FBMG_S.pdf?id=3613#page=134 Hawaii 2015 Football Media Guide December 9, 2016 November 15 w y UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 28–7 1,407 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/utep/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015FBMediaGuide.pdf#page=189 Texas El Paso 2015 Football Media Guide December 7, 2016 March 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160314015637/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/utep/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015FBMediaGuide.pdf#page=189 dead November 22 w New Mexico San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 24–22 21,900 San Diego State Wins On Emotion The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California San Diego County Mike Granberry November 23, 1980 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416194/san_diego_state_wins_on_emotion/ Newspapers.com January 17, 2017 November 29 w Utah San Diego Stadium San Diego, CA 21–20 18,030 http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/uuath2/id/855/rec/1 Utah 2016 Football Media Guide December 7, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/san-diego-state/1980-schedule.html San Diego State 1980 Schedule December 7, 2016http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2016-media-guide-pdf.html San Diego State 2016 Football Media Guide December 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018105315/http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2016-media-guide-pdf.html October 18, 2016 dead Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1981 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1981.htm 1981 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 December 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221202823/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1981.htm dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Reuben Henderson Defensive back 6 150 Chicago Bears Jim Wilks Defensive end – Nose tackle 12 305 New Orleans Saints The following finished their college career in 1980, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/sandiegost/ San Diego St. Players/Alumni December 8, 2016 Player Position First NFL team Craig Ellis Running back 1986 Miami Dolphins Ron Spears Defensive end 1982 New England Patriots Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Kevin Mitchell Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Ulima Afoa, OffJim Wilks, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Ulima Afoa, OffRick Carusa, Def Most Inspirational Player Kevin Mitchell Notes note References San Diego State Category:San Diego State Aztecs football seasons San Diego State Aztecs football