1980 Arkansas Razorbacks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1980 Arkansas Razorbacks football Southwest Conference SWC 7–5 3–5 Lou Holtz 4th Bob Cope 1st Keith Houfek George Stewart Razorback StadiumWar Memorial Stadium Hall of Fame Classic champion Hall of Fame Classic W 34–15 vs. Tulane The 1980 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. A bright spot for the Hogs in 1980 was senior punter Steve Cox. He led college football with an average of 46.5 yards per punt. He won Super Bowl XXII with the Washington Redskins. Cox completed one of only six field goals of 60+ yards in NFL history. Running back Gary Anderson was named MVP of the Hall of Fame Classic. Schedule 1980 AP Central September 1 l y 6 Texas 10 Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX rivalry ABC 17–23 70,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star-texas-defeats-arkansas/158482943/ The Lincoln Star Texas defeats Arkansas, 23–17 September 2, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 w y 17 Oklahoma State War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 33–20 55,822 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-razorbacks-barg/158484332/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Razorbacks barge by Cowboys in second half, 33–20 September 21, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com September 27 w y 15 Tulsa Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 13–10 41,082 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-odessa-american-arkansas-nips-tulsa/158484403/ The Odessa American Arkansas nips Tulsa, 13–10 September 28, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 w 14 TCU Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 44–7 42,314 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-bowles-4-tds-pace-a/158484483/ The Palm Beach Post Bowles' 4 TDs pace Arkansas' romp over TCU October 5, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 w y 15 Wichita State War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 27–7 54,268 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71889275/arkansas-converts-wichita-state/ Longview News-Journal Arkansas converts Wichita State turnovers into win October 12, 1980 February 23, 2021 Newspapers.com October 25 l y 15 Houston Houston Astrodome Houston, TX 17–24 41,308 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orange-leader-uh-displays-perfect-ti/158482449/ The Orange Leader UH displays perfect timing October 26, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 l Rice War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 16–17 53,858 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-late-owl-uprising/158484104/ The Commercial Appeal Late Owl uprising upsets Razorbacks November 2, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 l y Baylor 16 Baylor Stadium Waco, TX 15–42 46,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-abercrombies-3-touchdo/158481340/ The Miami Herald Abercrombie's 3 touchdowns help Baylor pound Arkansas November 9, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w Texas A&M Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR rivalry ABC 27–24 38,715 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-monitor-razorbacks-utilize-fg-to-nud/158484557/ The Monitor Razorbacks utilize FG to nudge stubborn Ags November 16, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 l y SMU Texas Stadium Irving, TX 7–31 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 November 29 w Texas Tech War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR rivalry 22–16 50,926 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-hogs-grease-texa/158484644/ The Tyler Courier-Times Hogs grease Texas Tech November 30, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com December 27 w y y Tulane Legion Field Birmingham, AL Hall of Fame Classic Mizlou 34–15 29,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-razorbacks-demolish-tula/151991207/ St. Petersburg Times Razorbacks demolish Tulane 34–15 December 28, 1980 July 25, 2024 Newspapers.com1980 Arkansas Razorbacks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 5, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arkansas/1980-schedule.html Roster 1980 Arkansas Razorbacks f 43 So Gary Anderson Gary Anderson (running back) RB y 27 Sr Bobby Duckworth WR y 11 So Tom Jones QB 74 Sr George Stewart George Stewart (American football) G y Keith Burns DB y Keith Burns (American football coach) So Kim Dameron DB y 87 So Billy Ray Smith Billy Ray Smith Jr. DE y *Lou Holtz Dave Wommack – Graduate assistant1980 Arkansas Razorbacks Roster Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 5, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arkansas/1980-roster.html References Arkansas Category:Arkansas Razorbacks football seasons Category:All-American Bowl champion seasons Arkansas Razorbacks football