| Year: | 1980 |
| Team: | Cincinnati Bearcats |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 2–9 |
| Head Coach: | Ralph Staub |
| Hc Year: | 4th |
| Def Coach: | Mark Duffner |
| Dc Year: | 4th |
| Stadium: | Nippert Stadium |
The 1980 Cincinnati Bearcats football team represented University of Cincinnati during 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Bearcats, led by head coach Ralph Staub, participated as independent and played their home games at Nippert Stadium.