Memphis Football Team History
Memphis Tigers
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Founded: 1912 Stadium: Liberty Bowl Capacity: 62,380 Colors: Reflex Blue & Medium Gray Coach: Richard Williamson Conference: Independent-
1980 Season Highlights
Richard Williamson enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Memphis.
1980 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 6 vs.
Mississippi State
7
34
L
Sat., Sep. 13 @
Mississippi
7
61
L
Sat., Sep. 27 @
Georgia Tech
8
17
L
Sat., Oct. 4 vs.
Arkansas State
24
3
W
Sat., Oct. 11 @
Louisville
14
38
L
Sat., Oct. 18 vs.
North Texas
10
29
L
Sat., Oct. 25 vs.
Florida State
3
24
L
Sat., Nov. 1 vs.
Vanderbilt
10
14
L
Sat., Nov. 8 @
Cincinnati
10
14
L
Sat., Nov. 15 @
Tulane
16
21
L
Sat., Nov. 22 vs. Wichita State
6
0
W
1980 Season Totals
Record 2-9
Points Scored 115
Scoring Average 10.5
Points Allowed 255
Defense Average 23.2
Opponents Record 47-65
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 2-4
Away Record 0-5
1980 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1980 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1980 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
Touchdowns in college football were originally counted as three points.