The 1980 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth year under head coach John Cooper, the Golden Hurricane compiled an 8–3 record (4–1 against conference opponents) and won the Missouri Valley Conference championship.

The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Kenny Jackson with 1,208 passing yards, Kenneth Session with 662 rushing yards, and Paul Johns with 420 receiving yards. Head coach John Cooper was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Schedule

Roster

After the season

1981 NFL draft

The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1981 NFL draft following the season.

References


Tulsa Golden Hurricane Roster & Squad Soccer FOX Sports

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Team Completes First Practice Of The Season

Tulsa Golden Hurricane 2019 College Football Preview MEGALOCKS

Tulsa Golden Hurricane By the Numbers Sports Illustrated Oklahoma

Underdog Pawdcast Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Preview, AAC