The Broncos were led by head coach Pat Malley in his 24th year at the helm.
They played home games at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The team finished the season with a record of seven wins and four losses (7–4, 3–1 WFC).
Santa Clara had played as an Independent prior to joining the WFC.
[5] No Santa Clara Broncos players were selected in the 1983 NFL draft.