| Year: | 1980 |
| Team: | San Diego State Aztecs |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Western Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | WAC |
| Record: | 4–8 |
| Conf Record: | 4–4 |
| Head Coach: | Claude Gilbert |
| Hc Year: | 8th |
| Stadium: | San Diego Stadium |
The 1980 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
The team was led by head coach Claude Gilbert, in his eight and final year, and played home games at San Diego Stadium[1] in San Diego, California. They finished with a record of four wins and eight losses (4–8, 4–4 WAC).
The following were selected in the 1981 NFL draft.[4]
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive back | 6 | 150 | Chicago Bears | |
| Jim Wilks | Defensive end – Nose tackle | 12 | 305 | New Orleans Saints |
The following finished their college career in 1980, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.[5]
| Player | Position | First NFL team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running back | 1986 Miami Dolphins | ||
| Defensive end | 1982 New England Patriots |
| Award | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player (John Simcox Memorial Trophy) | Kevin Mitchell | |
| Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen (Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) | Ulima Afoa, Off Jim Wilks, Def | |
| Team captains Dr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy | Ulima Afoa, Off Rick Carusa, Def | |
| Most Inspirational Player | Kevin Mitchell |