Week 5
Final
1980 Mid-American
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Bowling Green | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Eastern Michigan | 1 | 9 | .100 |
 Kent State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Miami (OH) | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Northern Illinois | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Ohio | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Toledo | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Western Michigan | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Central Michigan | 9 | 2 | .818 |
Game Summary
The Ball State Cardinals were easily defeated by the Miami (OH) Redskins, 42 to 9, on September 27, 1980.