1980 Washington State Cougars football team


The 1980 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-10 Conference during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Jim Walden, the Cougars compiled a 4–7 record, and outscored their opponents 287 to 271.
The team's statistical leaders included Samoa Samoa with 1,668 passing yards, Tim Harris with 801 rushing yards, and Jim Whatley with 433 receiving yards.
This year's Apple Cup is the most recent played at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane; since 1982, the Cougar home games in the series have been held on campus at Martin Stadium. From 1950 thru 1980, the Cougars were in Spokane Apple Cups.

Schedule

Roster

NFL Draft

Five Cougars were selected in the 1981 NFL Draft.
Scott PelluerLB491Dallas Cowboys
Samoa SamoaRB/QB9230Cincinnati Bengals
Jim WhatleyWR9236Seattle Seahawks
Mike WilsonWR9246Dallas Cowboys
Allan KennedyT10267Washington Redskins