The 1981 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University—now known as Texas A&M University–Commerce—as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1981 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 18th-year head coach Ernest Hawkins, the Lions compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, placing fifth in the LSC. East Texas State played home games at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.
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Postseason awards All-Americans Cary Noiel, First Team running back
All-Lone Star Conference LSC First Team Cary Noiel, running back
LSC Second Team Anthony Brock, linebacker Frank Moore, tight end Peter Roos, offensive tackle Ted Sample, fullback Darren Smith, defensive back Randy Smith, tight end
LSC Honorable Mention Blake Cooper, center Randy Jones, punter Kyle Mackey, quarterback
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