The Broncos were led by fifth-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 seven wins and four losses (7–4, 3–3 WFC).
[4] No Santa Clara Broncos players were selected in the 1990 NFL draft.
[5][6][7] The following finished their college career in 1989, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.