The 1980 Houston Oilers season was the franchise's 21st overall and the 11th in the National Football League (NFL).
Their record of 11 wins and 5 losses resulted in a second-place finish in the AFC Central Division.
The team lost in the AFC Wild Card Round to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the Oakland Raiders.
The last remaining active member of the 1980 Houston Oilers was defensive lineman Mike Stensrud, who retired after the 1989 season.
3rd year fullback Earl Campbell had the best season of his career rushing for 1,934 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.