Week 9
Final
1980 Southern
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Appalachian State | 6 | 4 | .600 |
 Marshall | 2 | 8 | .200 |
The Citadel | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Western Carolina | 3 | 7 | .300 |
Chattanooga | 8 | 3 | .727 |
East Tennessee State | 2 | 9 | .182 |
VMI | 3 | 7 | .300 |
Furman | 9 | 1 | .900 |
Game Summary
The Appalachian State Mountaineers fell to the Furman Paladins, 21 to 20, on October 25, 1980.