The 1980 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team was an

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team that represented the

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in the

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(WAC) during the

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. In their fourth season under head coach

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, the Rainbow Warriors compiled an 8–3 record (3–3 against WAC opponents), placed third in the WAC, and outscored opponents by a total of 260 to 212. The team's statistical leaders included Mike Stennis with 869 passing yards, Gary Allen with 864 rushing yards, Ron Pennick with 282 receiving yards, and Jim Asmus with 68 point scored (13 field goals and 29 extra points).

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