The Broncos were led by second-year head coach Terry Malley.
They played home games at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Santa Clara finished the season with a record of four wins and seven losses (4–7, 2–4 WFC).
[6] No Santa Clara Broncos players were selected in the 1987 NFL draft.
[7][8][9] The following finished their college career in 1986, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.