The 1980 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented

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during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the

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(WAC). The team was led by head coach

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, in his eight and final year, and played home games at

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. They finished with a record of four wins and eight losses (4–8, 4–4 WAC).

Schedule

Team players in the NFL

The following were selected in the 1981 NFL Draft. The following finished their college career in 1980, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.

Team awards

Notes

References

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San Diego State Aztecs football seasons

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