1980 Nevada Wolf Pack football team

1980 Nevada Wolf Pack football
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record6–4–1 (4–3 Big Sky)
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorJohn L. Smith (4th season)
Home stadiumMackay Stadium
1980 Big Sky Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 7 Boise State $^ 6 1 010 3 0
Idaho 4 3 06 5 0
Nevada 4 3 06 4 1
Idaho State* 4 4 06 5 0
Weber State* 4 4 04 7 0
Montana State 3 4 04 6 0
Northern Arizona 3 4 05 6 0
Montana 1 6 03 7 0
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant
  • * – Idaho State and Weber State met twice in league play with each game counting as a half game.
Rankings from NCAA Division I-AA AP Poll

The 1980 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 1980 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Chris Ault, the Wolf Pack compiled an overall record of 6–4–1 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, tying for second place in the Big Sky. The team played home games at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada.