The 1980 NAIA Division I football season was the 25th season of

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sponsored by the NAIA, was the 11th season of play of the NAIA's top division for football. The season was played from August to November 1980 and culminated in the 1980 NAIA Division I Champion Bowl. The title game was played on December 20, 1980 at Burlington Memorial Stadium in

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, near the campus of Elon College. Elon defeated in the Champion Bowl, 17–10, to win their first NAIA national title.

Conference standings

Conference champions

Postseason

See also

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