The 1980 Baylor Bears football team represented the Baylor University in the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Bears finished the season first in the Southwest Conference. During Mike Singletary's senior season of 1980, Baylor won 10 games for the first time in school history. Throughout his Baylor career, Singletary averaged 15 tackles per game. After Baylor's 16–0 victory over Texas in the regular season finale, the Longhorns did not suffer another shutout for 24 years, which was one of the longest non-shutout streaks in college football history.
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Game summaries Texas Tech
Source: Palm Beach Post
Baylor's first win in Lubbock since 1966.
Roster
Awards and honors Mike Singletary, (All-America) honors Mike Singletary, Davey O'Brien Memorial Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in the Southwest Conference.
Team players drafted into the NFL The following players were drafted into professional football following the season. Player Position Round Pick Franchise Mike Singletary Linebacker 2 38 Chicago Bears Robert Holt Wide receiver 6 161 Buffalo Bills Doak Field Linebacker 7 192 Philadelphia Eagles Mike Fisher Wide receiver 8 198 St. Louis Cardinals Frank Ditta Guard 9 232 Chicago Bears
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