SMU 1980 season
Record
8-3
Points for
324
Points against
192
How it ended
Lost Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs |  North Texas | W | 28-9 |
| 4 | vs |  TCU | W | 17-14 |
| 5 | vs |  Texas-Arlington | W | 52-16 |
| 6 | at |  Tulane | W | 31-21 |
| 7 | at |  Baylor | L | 28-32 |
| 8 | vs |  Houston | L | 11-13 |
| 9 | at |  Texas | W | 20-6 |
| 10 | vs |  Texas A&M | W | 27-0 |
| 11 | at |  Rice | W | 34-14 |
| 12 | at |  Texas Tech | L | 0-14 |
| 13 | vs |  Arkansas | W | 31-7 |
| Postseason | vs |  BYU | L | 45-46 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the SMU Mustangs 1980 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the SMU record in 1980?
SMU went 8-3 in the 1980 regular season. The season result: Lost Bowl game.