From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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
References [ edit ]
Venues Bowls & rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons