1986 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Bill Arnsparger | Head Coach | 1984 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Ed Zaunbrecher | Offensive Coordinator · Quarterbacks | 1984 |
| Mike Archer | Defensive Coordinator · Defensive Backs | 1985 |
| Position coaches7 | ||
| Pete Mangurian | Offensive Line | 1984 |
| Jesse Daigle | Running Backs | 1984 |
| Terry Lewis | Tight Ends | 1984 |
| Jerry Sullivan | Wide Receivers | 1984 |
| Pete Jenkins | Defensive Line | 1983 |
| John Symank | Linebackers · Recruiting Coordinator | 1985 |
| Mike Nolan | Linebackers | 1985 |
| Analysts1 | ||
| Daryl Daye | Graduate Assistant | 1986 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1986 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.