American college football season
The 1980 Rice Owls football team was an American football team that represented Rice University in the Southwest Conference during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season . In their third year under head coach Ray Alborn , the team compiled a 5–6 record.[1] [2]
The Owls' 17-7 victory vs. LSU ended a 13-game winless streak vs. the Bayou Bengals. It was Rice's first victory vs. LSU since 1966 , the last season the Owls were coached by the legendary Jess Neely .
Schedule [ edit ] Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 13 at Clemson * L 3–1960,361 [3] September 20 at Tulane * L 14–35 September 27 LSU * W 17–741,000 [4] October 4 No. 5 Texas L 28–4163,163 October 11 at TCU W 28–24 October 18 Texas Tech L 3–1010,000 October 25 at Texas A&M W 10–6 November 1 at Arkansas W 17–1653,858 November 8 No. 18 SMU L 14–3423,000 November 15 No. 12 Baylor L 6–1626,000 November 29 at Houston W 35–729,950 *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
1980 Rice Owls football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Pos. # Name Class DT 63 Tom Adams Sr DE 93 Dennis Berry Jr DB 25 David Darr Sr S 5 Michael Downs Sr LB 43 Lamont Jefferson Sr DB 40 Otis Mack Sr DT 72 Bryan Phillips Sr DT 75 Rodney Williams Jr LB 28 Robert Williamson Sr
Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
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