American college football season
The 1980 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season . In their third season under head coach Herb Deromedi , the Chippewas compiled a 9–2 record (7–2 against MAC opponents), won the MAC championship, and outscored their opponents, 218 to 127.[1] [2] The team played its home games in Perry Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan ,[3] with attendance of 124,533 in six home games.[4]
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Kevin Northup with 1,011 passing yards, Willie Todd with 659 rushing yards, and tight end Mike Hirn with 388 receiving yards.[5] Defensive tackle Chuck Stiver received the team's most valuable player award.[6] Five Central Michigan players (Stiver, offensive tackle Marty Smallbone, offensive guard Joe Maiorana, defensive end Kurt Dobronski, and defensive back Robert Jackson ) received first-team All-MAC honors.[7] Coach Deromedi received the MAC Coach of the Year award.[8]
1980 Central Michigan Chippewas football team roster Players Coaches Offense Pos. # Name Class QB 3 Kevin Northup Sr G 67 Tony Vitale Jr
Defense Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
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