The Hope Flying Tigers football program, 1980–1989 represented Hope College from 1980 to 1989 in NCAA Division II college football as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). The team was led by head coach Ray Smith, who held the position from 1970 to 1994.
1980
The 1980 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their 11th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 4–5 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents), finished in second place in the MIAA, and were outscored opponents by a total of 170 to 168.
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1981
The 1981 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their 12th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 6–3 record (5–0 in MIAA games) and won the MIAA championship.
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1982
The 1982 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan, during the 1982 NCAA Division III football season. In their 13th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled an 8–1 record (5–0 in MIAA games) and won the MIAA championship.
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1983
The 1983 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College. In their 14th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 6–3 record (3–2 in MIAA games) and tied for second place in the MIAA.
1984
The 1984 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their 15th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 9–0 record (5–0 against MIAA opponents), won the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 363 to 116. The team led the nation in scoring offense with an average of 40.3 points per game. It is the only Hope football team to compile a perfect season.
Despite being ranked No. 8 in the final Division III poll, Hope was not included in the eight teams invited to the Division III playoffs.
Hope was the first college or university in Michigan to field undefeated teams in both football and basketball in the same season. The basketball team compiled a 22–0 record.
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1985
The 1985 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College. In their 16th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 5–3–1 record (3–1–1 in MIAA games) and finished in third place in the MIAA.
1986
The 1986 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their 17th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 7–2–1 record (4–0–1 in MIAA games) and won the MIAA championship.
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1987
The 1987 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College during the 1987 NCAA Division II football season. In their 18th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 6–3 record (5–0 in MIAA games) and won the MIAA championship. The team played its home games at Holland Municipal Stadium in Hope, Michigan.
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1988
The 1988 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their 19th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 1–7–1 record (1–4 in MIAA games) and finished in fifth place in the MIAA.
1989
The 1989 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College. In their 20th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 4–5–1 record (3–2 in MIAA games) and finished in third place in the MIAA.
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