1980 North Carolina Tar Heels football team

The 1980 North Carolina Tar Heels football team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season.

Regular season
Lawrence Taylor had 16 sacks in his final year for the Tar Heels, and set numerous defensive records. His awards included All-America and Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year honors in 1980.

1981 NFL Draft
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.

Awards and honors

 * Lawrence Taylor, All-America selection
 * Lawrence Taylor, Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year honors