1987 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Bobby Ross | Head Coach | 1987 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Ralph Friedgen | Offensive Coordinator · Quarterbacks | 1987 |
| George O'Leary | Defensive Coordinator · Defensive Line | 1987 |
| Position coaches7 | ||
| Pat Watson | Offensive Line | 1987 |
| Danny Smith | Running Backs | 1987 |
| Mark Hendrickson | Tight Ends | 1987 |
| Jimmy Robinson | Wide Receivers | 1987 |
| Chuck Priefer | Defensive Backs | 1987 |
| Charlie Rizzo | Inside Linebackers | 1987 |
| Brian Baker | Outside Linebackers | 1987 |
| Administration1 | ||
| Homer Rice | Athletic Director | 1980 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1987 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.