1980 UCLA Bruins football team


The 1980 UCLA Bruins football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Los Angeles during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fifth year under head coach Terry Donahue, the Bruins compiled a 9–2 record, finished in second place in the Pacific-10 Conference, and were ranked #13 in the final AP Poll.
UCLA's offensive leaders in 1980 were quarterback Tom Ramsey with 1,116 passing yards, running back Freeman McNeil with 1,105 rushing yards, and wide receiver Cormac Carney with 591 receiving yards.

Schedule

Personnel

Game summaries

Colorado

at Ohio State

USC

's first win versus USC

Team players in the NFL

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.
PlayerPositionRoundPickFranchise
Freeman McNeilRunning Back13New York Jets
Kenny EasleyDefensive Back14Seattle Seahawks
Larry LeeGuard5129Detroit Lions
Avon RileyLinebacker9243Houston Oilers
Curt MohlTackle9248Oakland Raiders
Rob DeBoseTight end11286San Francisco 49ers
Jairo PenarandaRunning Back12328Los Angeles Rams

Awards and honors