1987 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Lou Holtz | Head Coach | 1986 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Foge Fazio | Defensive Coordinator | 1986 |
| Position coaches6 | ||
| Pete Cordelli | Quarterbacks · Wide Receivers | 1986 |
| Jim Strong | Running Backs | 1987 |
| Joe Yonto | Defensive Line | 1986 |
| Barry Alvarez | Linebackers | 1987 |
| George Stewart | Linebackers | 1986 |
| Jerry Schmidt | Assistant Coach | 1987 |
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.