The 1980 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State University during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by head coach Jack Elway, in his second year at San Jose State, and the team played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. The Spartans finished the 1980 season with a record of seven wins and four losses (7–4, 3–2 PCAA).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1981 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Mark Nichols Wide receiver 1 16 Detroit Lions The following finished their college career in 1980, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Bill Benjamin Linebacker 1987 Indianapolis Colts Mike Katolin Center 1987 Cleveland Browns
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References
External links Game program: San Jose State vs. Washington State at Spokane – September 13, 1980