| 1980 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | George Brancato |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 3rd, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost East Semi-Final |
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The 1980 Ottawa Rough Riders finished the season in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 7–9 record. They lost the East Semi-Final to the Montreal Alouettes.