1980 UCF Knights football team

1980 UCF Knights football
Conference Independent
1980 record 4–4–1
Head coach Don Jonas (2nd year)
Home stadium Orlando Stadium

The 1980 UCF Knights football season was the UCF Knights football second season. Head coach Don Jonas compiled a 4–4–1 overall record, including the programs only tie against Miles.[1]

The Knights competed as an NCAA Division III Independent. The Knights played their home games at Orlando Stadium, now known as the Citrus Bowl, in Downtown Orlando.

Schedule and results

Orlando Stadium, the Knights home field.
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance
September 13 Carson–Newman* Orlando Stadium • Orlando, Florida W 21–30†   13,941
September 20 Saint Leo* Orlando Stadium • Orlando, Florida W 55–0   8,730
September 27 Millsaps* Orlando Stadium • Orlando, Florida L 7–8   12,793
October 4 Miles* Orlando Stadium • Orlando, Florida T 11–11   8,990
October 11 at Savannah State* Ted Wright Stadium • Savannah, Georgia L 0–44   4,100
October 18 at North Alabama* Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, Alabama L 3–28   3,500
November 1 Catawba* Orlando Stadium • Orlando, Florida W 14–12   3,500
November 8 SUNY–Albany* Orlando Stadium • Orlando, Florida L 27–28   7,757
November 15 Emory & Henry* Orlando Stadium • Orlando, Florida W 18–14   6,907
*Non-conference game. All times are in Eastern Time.

† Carson–Newman later forfeited the game.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Finally, Gametime Arrives: Part 2 of 8 - The History of UCF Football". University of Central Florida Athletics Association. 2007-06-22. Retrieved 2011-12-24.

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