The 1980 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team represented

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as a member of the

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(CCAA) during the 1980 NCAA Division II football season. Led by second-year head coach

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, Cal State Northridge compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 1–1 in conference play, placing second in the CCAA. The team was outscored by its opponents 263 to 188 for the season. The Matadors played home games at

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Schedule

Team players in the NFL

No Cal State Northridge players were selected in the 1981 NFL Draft. The following finished their college career in 1980, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.

References

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Cal State Northridge Matadors football seasons

Cal State Northridge Matadors football The Cal State Northridge Matadors football team represented California State University, Northridge in the sport of American football from the 1962 through 2001 seasons. Between 1962 through 1992, Cal State Northridge competed at the NCAA Divis ...