American college football season
1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football |
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National champion (DeVold, FR, The New York Times) Co-national champion (FACT, Sagarin) Gator Bowl champion Eastern champion |
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Conference | Independent |
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Ranking |
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Coaches | No. 2 |
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AP | No. 2 |
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Record | 11–1 |
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Head coach | - Jackie Sherrill (4th season)
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Offensive coordinator | Wally English (2nd season) |
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Offensive scheme | Multiple pro-style |
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Defensive coordinator | Foge Fazio (2nd season) |
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Base defense | Multiple front |
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Home stadium | Pitt Stadium |
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Seasons |
The 1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh as an independent during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. Despite losing one game, the Panthers were named national champion by NCAA-designated major selectors DeVold System, Football Research, and The New York Times, while also named co-national champion by Rothman (FACT) and Sagarin.[1] The university does not claim a national championship for this season, nor are the Panthers popularly recognized for winning that year's national championship. Pitt was awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the champion of the East.
The team is noteworthy for featuring four future members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Linebacker Rickey Jackson, Center Russ Grimm, Tackle Jimbo Covert, and quarterback Dan Marino. Several other players on the team, including Mark May and Hugh Green, would go on to be Pro Bowl NFL stars.
Championship selections
Selectors that named Pitt the 1980 national champion:[2]
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 13 | 1:30 p.m. | Boston College | No. 3 | | ABC | W 14–6 | 44,820 | [3] |
September 20 | 2:30 p.m. | at Kansas | No. 5 | | | W 18–3 | 41,300 | |
September 27 | 1:30 p.m. | Temple | No. 6 | - Pitt Stadium
- Pittsburgh, PA
| | W 36–2 | 47,071 | [4] |
October 4 | 1:30 p.m. | Maryland | No. 6 | - Pitt Stadium
- Pittsburgh, PA
| | W 38–9 | 47,409 | [5] |
October 11 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 11 Florida State | No. 4 | | | L 22–36 | 52,894 | |
October 18 | 1:30 p.m. | West Virginia | No. 11 | | | W 42–14 | 55,130 | |
October 25 | 2:00 p.m. | at Tennessee | No. 12 | | | W 30–6 | 94,008 | [6] |
November 1 | 4:00 p.m. | at Syracuse | No. 11 | | ABC | W 43–6 | 50,243 | |
November 8 | 1:30 p.m. | Louisville | No. 9 | - Pitt Stadium
- Pittsburgh, PA
| | W 41–23 | 47,280 | |
November 15 | 1:30 p.m. | at Army | No. 8 | | | W 45–7 | 31,150 | |
November 28 | 1:00 p.m. | at No. 5 Penn State | No. 4 | | ABC | W 14–9 | 82,459 | |
December 29 | 9:00 p.m. | vs. No. 18 South Carolina | No. 3 | | ABC | W 37–9 | 72,297 | [7] |
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Game summaries
Boston College
Boston College Eagles at No. 3 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Eagles | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
No. 3 Panthers | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: September 13
- Game time: 1:30 PM EDT
- Game attendance: 44,820
- TV: ABC
Statistics | BC | PITT |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Boston College | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Boston College | Pittsburgh | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Pryor 8-yard touchdown reception from Marino, 2-point run good | 0 | 8 | 3 | | | | | Boston College | Schoen 35-yard touchdown reception from Loughery, 2-point pass incomplete | 6 | 8 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Pryor 8-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick no good | 6 | 14 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 6 | 14 | |
At Kansas
No. 5 Pittsburgh Panthers at Kansas Jayhawks – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
No. 5 Panthers | 0 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
Jayhawks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
at Memorial Stadium • Lawrence, KS
- Date: September 20
- Game time: 2:30 PM EDT
- Game attendance: 41,300
Statistics | PITT | KU |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Kansas | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Pittsburgh | Kansas | 1 | | | | | Kansas | 25-yard field goal by Kallmeyer | 0 | 3 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 21-yard field goal by Trout | 3 | 3 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Pryor 2-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 10 | 3 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Dombrowski 23-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick no good | 16 | 3 | 4 | | – | – | – | Pittsburgh | Safety, Kemp tackled in end zone | 18 | 3 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 18 | 3 | |
Temple
Temple Owls at No. 6 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Owls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
No. 6 Panthers | 13 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 36 |
at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: September 27
- Game time: 1:30 PM EDT
- Game attendance: 47,071
Statistics | TU | PITT |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Temple | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Temple | Pittsburgh | 1 | | – | – | – | Temple | Safety, Heppler tackled in end zone | 2 | 0 | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collier 14-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 2 | 7 | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McCall 22-yard touchdown reception from Marino, 2-point pass incomplete | 2 | 13 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Hawkins 15-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 2 | 20 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 43-yard field goal by Trout | 2 | 23 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 23-yard field goal by Trout | 2 | 26 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 49-yard field goal by Trout | 2 | 29 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 3-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 2 | 36 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 2 | 36 | |
Maryland
Maryland Terrapins at No. 6 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Terrapins | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
No. 6 Panthers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 38 |
at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: October 4
- Game time: 1:30 PM EDT
- Game attendance: 47,409
Statistics | MD | PITT |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Maryland | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Maryland | Pittsburgh | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 51-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 0 | 7 | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collier 17-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 0 | 14 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 2-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 0 | 21 | 2 | | | | | Maryland | 38-yard field goal by Castro | 3 | 21 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 40-yard field goal by Trout | 3 | 24 | 3 | | | | | Maryland | Havener 12-yard touchdown reception from Tice, 2-point pass incomplete | 9 | 24 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 35-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 9 | 31 | 4 | | — | — | — | Pittsburgh | Fumble recovery returned 0 yards for touchdown by McQuaide, Trout kick good | 9 | 38 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 9 | 38 | |
At #11 Florida State
No. 4 Pittsburgh Panthers at No. 11 Florida State Seminoles – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
No. 4 Panthers | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 22 |
No. 11 Seminoles | 3 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 36 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 7:00 PM EDT
- Game attendance: 52,894
Statistics | PITT | FSU |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Florida State | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Pittsburgh | Florida State | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 39-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 7 | 0 | 1 | | | | | Florida State | 24-yard field goal by Capece | 7 | 3 | 2 | | | | | Florida State | Johnson 23-yard touchdown reception from Stockstill, Capece kick good | 7 | 10 | 2 | | | | | Florida State | Childers 4-yard touchdown reception from Stockstill, Capece kick good | 7 | 17 | 2 | | | | | Florida State | 43-yard field goal by Capece | 7 | 20 | 2 | | | | | Florida State | 50-yard field goal by Capece | 7 | 23 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 36-yard touchdown reception from Marino, 2-point pass good | 15 | 23 | 3 | | | | | Florida State | 30-yard field goal by Capece | 15 | 26 | 3 | | | | | Florida State | 44-yard field goal by Capece | 15 | 29 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McCall 2-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 22 | 29 | 4 | | | | | Florida State | Unglaub 13-yard touchdown reception from Stockstill, Capece kick good | 22 | 36 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 22 | 36 | |
West Virginia
West Virginia Mountaineers at No. 11 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Mountaineers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
No. 11 Panthers | 7 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 42 |
at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: October 18
- Game time: 1:30 PM EDT
- Game attendance: 55,130
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Statistics | WVU | PITT |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
West Virginia | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Starting free safety Rick Trocano moved over to offense in the second quarter to replace the injured Dan Marino. Previously the starter at QB in 1978, Trocano led Pitt to four second-quarter touchdowns during the Panthers' win at Pitt Stadium.[9]
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | West Virginia | Pittsburgh | 1 | | | | | West Virginia | Thomas 7-yard touchdown reception from Luck, Sinclair kick good | 7 | 0 | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McCall 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 7 | 7 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 7 | 14 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 53-yard touchdown reception from Luck, Trout kick good | 7 | 21 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 25-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good | 7 | 28 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 7 | 35 | 3 | | | | | West Virginia | Thomas 19-yard touchdown reception from Luck, Sinclair kick good | 14 | 35 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collier 50-yard touchdown reception from Collins, Trout kick good | 14 | 42 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 14 | 42 | |
At Tennessee
No. 12 Pittsburgh Panthers at Tennessee Volunteers – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
No. 12 Panthers | 3 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 30 |
Volunteers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, TN
- Date: October 25
- Game time: 2:00 PM EDT
- Game attendance: 94,008
Statistics | PITT | TENN |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Tennessee | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Pittsburgh | Tennessee | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 39-yard field goal by Trout | 3 | 0 | 1 | | – | – | – | Tennessee | Gault returned kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Duncan kick no good | 3 | 6 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McCall 1-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, 2-point run failed | 9 | 6 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 16 | 6 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Trocano 31-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 23 | 6 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 5-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 30 | 6 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 30 | 6 | |
At Syracuse
No. 11 Pittsburgh Panthers at Syracuse Orangemen – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
No. 11 Panthers | 12 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 43 |
Orangemen | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
at Carrier Dome • Syracuse, NY
Statistics | PITT | SYR |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Syracuse | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Pittsburgh | Syracuse | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 36-yard field goal by Trout | 3 | 0 | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 34-yard field goal by Trout | 6 | 0 | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McCall 6-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, 2-point pass incomplete | 12 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 39-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 19 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 45-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 26 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Syracuse | Warner 1-yard touchdown run, 2-point run failed | 26 | 6 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 26-yard field goal by Trout | 29 | 6 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 54-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good | 36 | 6 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 8-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good | 43 | 6 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 43 | 6 | |
Louisville
Louisville Cardinals at No. 9 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Cardinals | 0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 23 |
No. 9 Panthers | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 41 |
at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Date: November 8
- Game time: 1:30 PM EST
- Game attendance: 47,280
Statistics | LOU | PITT |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Louisville | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Louisville | Pittsburgh | 2 | | | | | Louisville | 34-yard field goal by Betz | 3 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Louisville | Mitchell 6-yard touchdown reception from May, Betz kick no good | 9 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 24-yard field goal by Trout | 9 | 3 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McCall 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 9 | 10 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 27-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good | 9 | 17 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 30-yard field goal by Trout | 9 | 20 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 6-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 9 | 27 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Hawkins 2-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 9 | 34 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 67-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good | 9 | 41 | 4 | | | | | Louisville | Hickman 3-yard touchdown run, Betz kick good | 16 | 41 | 4 | | | | | Louisville | Gannon 15-yard touchdown reception from May, Betz kick good | 23 | 41 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 23 | 41 | |
At Army
No. 8 Pittsburgh Panthers at Army Cadets – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
No. 8 Panthers | 28 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 45 |
Cadets | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
at Michie Stadium • West Point, NY
- Date: November 15
- Game time: 1:30 PM EST
- Game attendance: 31,150
Statistics | PITT | ARMY |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Army | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Pittsburgh | Army | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collins 7-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good | 7 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | DiBartolia 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 14 | 0 | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collier 7-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good | 21 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Hawkins 2-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 28 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collier 16-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 35 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Army | Walker 85-yard touchdown run, Aucoin kick good | 35 | 7 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 30-yard field goal by Trout | 38 | 7 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Hawkins 32-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good | 45 | 7 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 45 | 7 | |
At #5 Penn State
No. 4 Pittsburgh Panthers at No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
No. 4 Panthers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
No. 5 Nittany Lions | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
at Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA
- Date: November 28
- Game time: 1:00 PM EST
- Game attendance: 82,459
- TV: ABC
Statistics | PITT | PSU |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Penn State | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Pittsburgh | Penn State | 1 | | | | | Penn State | 27-yard field goal by Menhardt | 0 | 3 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Pryor 16-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good | 7 | 3 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Trocano 9-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 14 | 3 | 3 | | | | | Penn State | Jackson 13-yard touchdown reception from Blackledge, 2-point pass incomplete | 14 | 9 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 14 | 9 | |
Vs. #18 South Carolina (Gator Bowl)
1980 Gator Bowl: #3 Pittsburgh Panthers vs. #18 South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
No. 3 Panthers | 10 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 37 |
No. 18 Gamecocks | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
at Gator Bowl Stadium • Jacksonville, FL
- Date: December 29
- Game time: 9:00 PM EST
- Game attendance: 72,297
- Referee: Robert Carpenter (ACC)
- TV announcers (ABC): Al Michaels (play-by-play), Ara Parseghian (color commentator) and Steve Davis (sideline reporter)
Statistics | PITT | S CAR |
First downs | | |
Total yards | | |
Rushes/yards | | |
Passing yards | | |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
Time of possession | | |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Pittsburgh | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
South Carolina | Passing | | |
Rushing | | |
Receiving | | |
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | Pittsburgh | South Carolina | 1 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Trocano 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 7 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 35-yard field goal by Trout | 10 | 0 | 2 | | | | | South Carolina | 39-yard field goal by Gillespie | 10 | 3 | 2 | | | | | Pittsburgh | Collier 3-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 17 | 3 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 25-yard field goal by Trout | 20 | 3 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 3-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 27 | 3 | 3 | | | | | Pittsburgh | McMillan 3-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good | 34 | 3 | 4 | | | | | Pittsburgh | 29-yard field goal by Trout | 37 | 3 | 4 | | | | | South Carolina | Gillespie 14-yard touchdown reception from Beckham, Leopard kick no good | 37 | 9 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 37 | 9 | |
Personnel
Coaching staff
1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff |
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| Coaching staff - Jackie Sherrill – Head coach
- Foge Fazio – Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator
- Wally English – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks
- Joe Daniels – Running backs
- Ron Dickerson – Defensive backs
- Bob Matey – Defensive line
- Joe Moore – Offensive line
- Joe Naunchik – Receivers
- Ray Zingler – Defensive ends
| | | Support staff - Alex Kramer – Administrative assistant
- Kevin Dickey – Recruiting doordinator
- Nick Rapone – Part-Time Assistant
- Bob Davie – Part-Time Assistant
- Kirk Ferentz – Part-Time Assistant
| | | Strength and conditioning staff - Buddy Morris – Weight training coordinator
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Roster
1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football team roster |
Players | Coaches |
Offense | Defense | Special teams | - Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- Injured
- Redshirt
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Awards and honors
- Hugh Green, Walter Camp Award[11]
- Hugh Green, Lombardi Award[12]
- Hugh Green, Maxwell Award[13]
- Mark May, Outland Trophy[14]
Team players drafted into the NFL
[15]
Media
Radio
References
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- ^ "College Football Data Warehouse: Yearly National Championship Selections". Archived from the original on February 11, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2009.
- ^ "Nine turnovers, but Pitt wins". St. Petersburg Times. September 14, 1980. p. 7C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Panthers rout Temple despite injury to Marino". The Palm Beach Post. September 28, 1980. Retrieved August 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Pitt stops Terps cold". The Daily Times. October 5, 1980. Retrieved January 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sub quarterback Trocano paces Pitt victory 30–6". The Morning News. October 26, 1980. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Pittsburgh pounds South Carolina 37–9". The Palm Beach Post. December 30, 1980. Retrieved January 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gadsden Times. 1980 Oct 19. Retrieved 2018-Dec-16.
- ^ "Site Unavailable".
- ^ "Saturday's game rosters". Lawrence Journal-World. (Kansas). September 19, 1980. p. 16.
- ^ "Football". Archived from the original on January 7, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
- ^ "NCAA College Football Awards - ESPN".
- ^ "NCAA College Football Awards - ESPN".
- ^ "FWAA > Awards > Outland Trophy > Winners". Archived from the original on January 2, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
- ^ "1981 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Archived from the original on December 21, 2007.
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