1985 UCLA Bruins football team

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| year = 1985

| team = UCLA Bruins

| sport = football

| image =

| image_size =

| conference = Pacific-10 Conference

| short_conf = Pac-10

| CoachRank = 7

| APRank = 7

| record = 9–2–1

| conf_record = 6–2

| head_coach = Terry Donahue

| hc_year = 10th

| off_coach = Homer Smith

| oc_year = 8th

| off_scheme =

| codef_coach1 = Bob Field

| codc1_year = 4th

| codef_coach2 = Tom Hayes

| codc2_year = 4th

| def_scheme =

| captain =

| stadium = Rose Bowl

| champion = Pac-10 champion
Rose Bowl champion

| bowl = Rose Bowl

| bowl_result = W 45–28 vs. Iowa

}}

The 1985 UCLA Bruins football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Los Angeles during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their tenth year under head coach Terry Donahue, the Bruins compiled a 9–2–1 record (6–2 Pac-10), finished in first place in the Pacific-10 Conference, and were ranked #7 in the final AP Poll.

UCLA defeated defending national champion BYU 27–24 in Provo to start the season, and tied eventual SEC and Sugar Bowl champion Tennessee. The Bruins opened the Pac-10 season by losing 21–14 at Washington. They later got two key wins, the first against Arizona State, the second at Arizona. For much of the season, the rushing defense was ranked second in the nation, behind Oklahoma.Dodds, Tracy – [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-06-sp-4753-story.html True Grit on Ground : Walen Anchors UCLA's Ranked Rushing Defense]. Los Angeles Times, November 6, 1985Dodds, Tracy – [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-13-sp-5322-story.html UCLA Bruins, Alias Smith and Jackson : Sophomore Outside Linebackers Have Earned the Respect of Their Coaches] Los Angeles Times, November 13, 1986 They won the rest of their games leading to the 1985 USC vs UCLA game.

Needing a win against 4–5 USC, UCLA struggled. Gaston Green and Mel Farr Jr. had fumbles in the game. UCLA was leading in the fourth quarter 13–10 when Eric Ball fumbled at the USC 1 as he was about to score what would have been the clinching touchdown.Dodds, Tracy – [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-24-sp-1765-story.html Wildcats Find the Way to Lift Bruins' Spirits]. Los Angeles Times, November 24, 1985 Freshman quarterback Rodney Peete led USC on a drive, converting a key fourth down along the way. In the last two minutes, USC again faced a fourth down, this time at UCLA's 2-yard line. USC scored to take a 17–13 lead, then intercepted UCLA quarterback David Norrie as he tried to lead a Bruin comeback. UCLA's loss opened the door for Washington to grab the Rose Bowl berth, but they were upset by Washington State the same day, 21–20. Washington lost the advantage due to their upset home loss to Oregon State. This put Arizona State in position to win the conference as they entered their rivalry game with Arizona with only one conference loss (40–17 to UCLA). But later that evening, Arizona defeated Arizona State 16–13 to cause a tie between UCLA, Arizona State, and Arizona.Oates, Bob – [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-25-sp-1674-story.html Strange Plays Beat Sun Devils : To UCLA's Benefit, Arizona State Was Own Worst Enemy]. Los Angeles Times, November 25, 1985 UCLA won the tiebreaker and the Rose Bowl berth by virtue of its wins over Arizona and Arizona State.Dodds, Tracy – [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-25-sp-1676-story.html Donahue Says UCLA Didn't Back In : Coach Points Out Bruins Finished With the Best Record]. Los Angeles Times, November 25, 1985UCLA had a record of 6–2, both ASU and Arizona were 5-2 having played one fewer conference games. The University of Arizona football Media Guide in the 2013 season lists the Wildcats as finishing tied for second place. The Arizona State University Media Guide in the 2013 season listed the Sun Devils as having finished in third place. The Pac-12 Media guide lists ASU and Arizona having tied for second with UCLA in sole possession of first place.

UCLA ended the regular season with a record of 8–2–1, and head coach Terry Donahue had been named Pac-10 Coach of the year.[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-27-sp-4777-story.html Donahue and Walen Win Honors in Pacific-10 Conference]. Los Angeles Times, November 27, 1985 Five Bruin players were first team All-Pac-10: defensive tackle Mark Walen, offensive tackle Mike Hartmeier, kicker John Lee, nose guard Terry Tumey, and inside linebacker Tommy Taylor. Walen was named Pac-10 defensive player of the year. UCLA finished ranked #1 in the nation in rushing defense, at 70.3 yards per game. Oklahoma was second with 89.9 yards per game.University of Oklahoma Football Media Guide. University of Oklahoma Athletic Department. Norman, Oklahoma: University Printing Services 1986

The Bruins went on to defeat #4 Iowa in the 1986 Rose Bowl.{{cite web|title=1985 UCLA Bruins Schedule and Results|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=SR/College Football|access-date=December 17, 2015|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ucla/1985-schedule.html}} Running back Eric Ball was selected as the most valuable player in the 1986 Rose Bowl.

UCLA's offensive leaders in 1985 were quarterback David Norrie with 1,819 passing yards, running back Gaston Green with 712 rushing yards, and wide receiver Karl Dorrell with 565 receiving yards.{{cite web|title=1985 UCLA Bruins Stats|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=SR/College Football|access-date=December 17, 2015|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ucla/1985.html}}

Schedule

{{CFB schedule

| rankyear = 1986

| poll = AP

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 7

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| away = y

| rank = 20

| opponent = BYU

| opprank = 8

| site_stadium = Cougar Stadium

| site_cityst = Provo, UT

| tv = ESPN

| score = 27–24

| attend = 65,455

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-ucla-beats-byu/170250303/|work=Lexington Herald-Leader|title=UCLA beats BYU, ending Cougars' win streak at 25|date=September 8, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 14

| w/l = t

| nonconf = y

| away = y

| rank = 10

| opponent = Tennessee

| site_stadium = Neyland Stadium

| site_cityst = Knoxville, TN

| tv = ABC

| score = 26–26

| attend = 94,370

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-tennessee-pulls-a/134625857/|work=The Los Angeles Times|title=UCLA's comeback kids are at it again, 26–26|date=September 15, 1985|accessdate=November 4, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 21

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| rank = 12

| opponent = San Diego State

| site_stadium = Rose Bowl

| site_cityst = Pasadena, CA

| score = 34–16

| attend = 54,625

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8431073/aztecs_watch_as_ball_bounces_in_uclas/|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|title=Aztecs watch as ball bounces in UCLA's favor, 34–16|author=Steve Dolan|date=September 22, 1985|page=III-1|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 28

| w/l = l

| away = y

| rank = 13

| opponent = Washington

| site_stadium = Husky Stadium

| site_cityst = Seattle, WA

| tv = CBS

| score = 14–21

| attend = 60,801

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-huskies-bite-ucla-21/170552234/|work=The Macon Telegraph & News|title=Huskies bite UCLA 21–14|date=September 29, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

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|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 5

| w/l = w

| opponent = Arizona State

| site_stadium = Rose Bowl

| site_cityst = Pasadena, CA

| tv = CBS

| score = 40–17

| attend = 50,494

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-ucla-handles-asu/170552358/|work=The Daily Breeze|title=UCLA handles ASU|date=October 6, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 12

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = Stanford

| site_stadium = Stanford Stadium

| site_cityst = Stanford, CA

| score = 34–9

| attend = 63,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-ucla-rips-stanford-34/170552539/|work=The Sacramento Bee|title=UCLA rips Stanford 34–9; Muster gone?|date=October 13, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

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|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 19

| w/l = w

| away = y

| rank = 18

| opponent = Washington State

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| tv = KNBC

| score = 31–30

| attend = 32,302

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-luck-eludes-cougars/170552713/|work=The Sunday Oregonian|title=Luck eludes Cougars, UCLA wins 31–30|date=October 20, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 26

| w/l = w

| rank = 17

| opponent = California

| site_stadium = Rose Bowl

| site_cityst = Pasadena, CA

| tv = TBS

| score = 34–7

| attend = 61,530

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-ucla-leads-pacific-10/170552838/|work=Statesman-Journal|title=UCLA leads Pacific-10|date=October 27, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 9

| w/l = w

| away = y

| rank = 14

| opponent = Arizona

| site_stadium = Arizona Stadium

| site_cityst = Tucson, AZ

| score = 24–19

| attend = 57,779

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-ucla-escapes-tucso/170552998/|work=The Los Angeles Times|title=UCLA escapes Tucson with 24–19 victory|date=November 10, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 16

| w/l = w

| rank = 13

| opponent = Oregon State

| site_stadium = Rose Bowl

| site_cityst = Pasadena, CA

| score = 41–0

| attend = 45,102

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-ucla-lee/170553154/|work=The San Bernardino County Sun|title=UCLA, Lee not perfect, just winners|date=November 17, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 23

| w/l = l

| away = y

| rank = 8

| opponent = USC

| site_stadium = Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

| site_cityst = Los Angeles, CA

| gamename = Victory Bell

| score = 13–17

| attend = 90,064

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-trojans-shock-bruins/170553242/|work=The Sacramento Bee|title=Trojans shock Bruins 17–13|date=November 24, 1985|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = {{dow tooltip|January 1, 1986}}, 1986

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| neutral = y

| rank = 13

| opponent = Iowa

| opprank = 4

| gamename = Rose Bowl

| site_stadium = Rose Bowl

| site_cityst = Pasadena, CA

| tv = NBC

| score = 45–28

| attend = 103,292

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/spokane-chronicle-ucla-has-too-much-for/170553482/|work=Spokane Chronicle|title=UCLA has too much for Iowa|date=January 2, 1986|accessdate=April 17, 2025|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

Game summaries

=At BYU=

=At Tennessee=

=San Diego State=

=At Washington=

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|V1=7 |V2=7 |V3=0 |V4=0

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|H1=0 |H2=11 |H3=10 |H4=0

|Date=September 28

|Location=Husky Stadium, Seattle

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{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter= 1|Time= |Team=UCLA |Event=Sherrard 26-yard pass from Norrie (Lee kick) |Score= UCLA 7-0}}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time= |Team=WASH |Event=Jaeger 31-yard field goal |Score=UCLA 7-3 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time= |Team=UCLA |Event=Dorrell 26-yard pass from Norrie (Lee kick) |Score= UCLA 14-3}}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time= |Team=WASH |Event=Hill 31-yard pass from Millen (Millen to Trimble pass) |Score= UCLA 14-11}}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time= |Team=WASH |Event=Jaeger 37-yard field goal |Score= Tied 14-14}}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time= |Team=WASH |Event=Toy 1-yard run (Jaeger kick) |Score=WASH 21-14 |LastEntry=yes}}

{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RtszAAAAIBAJ&sjid=duEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5562%2C6984307 |newspaper=Eugene Register-Guard |location=(Oregon) |agency=Associated Press |title=Huskies jolt Bruins, 21-17 |date=September 29, 1985 |page=9B }}

=Arizona State=

=At Stanford=

=At Washington State=

=California=

{{See also|1985 California Golden Bears football team|California–UCLA football rivalry}}

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|attendance=61,530

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|reference="UCLA spins Cal to hold the top." Eugene Register-Guard. 1985 Oct 27. Retrieved 2019-Jan-08.

|stats=

;California

Brown
7/15, 78 Yds
Barbero
5 Rush, 31 Yds
Vince Delgado
6 Rec, 47 Yds, TD

;UCLA

David Norrie
12/19, 191 Yds, TD, INT
Eric Ball
14 Rush, 101 Yds
Karl Dorrell
2 Rec, 56 Yds

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UCLA moved into first place in the Pac-10 with the win.

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=At Arizona=

=Oregon State=

=At USC=

{{see also|1985 USC Trojans football team|Victory Bell (UCLA–USC)}}

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|reference=UCLA-Southern Cal Box Score. Gainesville Sun. 1985 Nov 24. Pg. 4F. Retrieved 2020-Dec-12.

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First quarter

UCLA – Eric Ball 1-yard run (John Lee kick). UCLA 7–0. Drive:
USC – Joe Cormier 34-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Don Shafer kick). Tie 7–7. Drive:

Second quarter

UCLA – John Lee 22-yard field goal. UCLA 10–7. Drive:
UCLA – John Lee 34-yard field goal. UCLA 13–7. Drive:

Third quarter

USC – Don Shafer 38-yard field goal. UCLA 13–10. Drive:

Fourth quarter

USC – Rodney Peete 1-yard run (Don Shafer kick). USC 17–13. Drive:

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;Top passers

UCLA – David Norrie – 14/21, 178 yards, 2 INT
USC – Rodney Peete – 8/15, 101 yards, TD, INT

;Top rushers

UCLA – Gaston Green – 28 rushes, 145 yards
USC – Ryan Knight – 32 rushes, 147 yards

;Top receivers

UCLA – Karl Dorrell – 5 receptions, 61 yards
USC – Joe Cormier – 8 receptions, 101 yards

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=Vs. No. 4 Iowa (Rose Bowl)=

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|V1=10 |V2=14 |V3=7 |V4=14

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|H1=7 |H2=3 |H3=7 |H4=11

|Date=January 1, 1986

|Location=Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

|StartTime=
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|TimeZone=PST

|ElapsedTime=3:18

|Attendance=103,292

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|Referee=Tom Quinn

|TVAnnouncers=Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen

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{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=7:02 |Team=IOWA |Event=David Hudson 1-yard run (Rob Houghtlin kick) |Score=IOWA 7-0 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=3:23 |Team=UCLA |Event=Eric Ball 30-yard run (Lee kick) |Score=Tied 7-7 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=1:11 |Team=UCLA |Event=John Lee 42-yard field goal |Score=UCLA 10-7 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=7:43 |Team=IOWA |Event=Rob Houghtlin 24-yard field goal |Score=Tied 10-10 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=6:19 |Team=UCLA |Event=Eric Ball 40-yard run (Lee kick) |Score=UCLA 17-10 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=1:36 |Team=UCLA |Event=Eric Ball 6-yard run (Lee kick) |Score=UCLA 24-10 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=12:19 |Team=IOWA |Event=Chuck Long 4-yard run (Rob Houghtlin kick) |Score=UCLA 24-17 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=6:25 |Team=UCLA |Event=Mike Sherrard 6-yard pass from Matt Stevens (J. Lee kick) |Score=UCLA 31-17 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=13:25 |Team=UCLA |Event=Eric Ball 32-yard run (Lee kick) |Score=UCLA 38-17 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=10:51 |Team=IOWA |Event=Rob Houghtlin 52-yard field goal |Score=UCLA 38-20 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=6:38 |Team=UCLA |Event=Matt Stevens 1-yard run (Lee kick) |Score=UCLA 45-20 }}

{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=3:11 |Team=IOWA |Event=Bill Happel 11-yard pass from Chuck Long (Harmon run) |Score=UCLA 45-28 |LastEntry=yes}}

{{cite news |date=January 2, 1986 |title=ROSE BOWL; U.C.L.A. WALLOPS IOWA |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1986/01/02/sports/rose-bowl-ucla-wallops-iowa.html |newspaper=New York Times |access-date=November 22, 2019 }}

Personnel

{{American football roster/Header|year=1985|team=UCLA Bruins|teamcolors=y

|offensive_players=

{{American football roster/Player|num=83|class=So|first=Willie|last=Anderson|pos=WR|link=y|dab=Flipper Anderson}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=21|class=Fr|first=Eric|last=Ball|pos=RB|link=y|dab=Eric Ball (American football)}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Dave|last=Clinton|pos=WR}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=72|class=|first=Robert|last=Cox|pos=OT}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Paco|last=Craig|pos=WR|link=y|dab=Paco Craig (American football)}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=8|class=Jr|first=Karl|last=Dorrell|pos=WR|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=22|class=So|first=Mel|last=Farr|pos=FB|link=y|dab=Mel Farr Jr.}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Greg|last=Francois|pos=RB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Bob|last=Garabaldi|pos=RB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=69|class=|first=Joe|last=Goebel|pos=C}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=44|class=So|first=Gaston|last=Green|pos=RB|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=45|class=Jr|first=Marcus|last=Greenwood|pos=RB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=63|class=|first=Mike|last=Hartmeier|pos=OG}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=Sr|first=Robert|last=Jenkins|pos=OT|link=y|dab=Robert Jenkins (American football)}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=70|class=|first=John|last=Kidder|pos=OT}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Brendan|last=McCracken|pos=QB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=77|class=|first=Jim|last=McCullough|pos=OG}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=9|class=Sr|first=David|last=Norrie|pos=QB|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Jeff|last=Nowinski|pos=TE}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=James|last=Primus|pos=RB|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=82|class=Sr|first=Mike|last=Sherrard|pos=WR|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=11|class=Jr|first=Matt|last=Stevens|pos=QB|link=y|dab=Matt Stevens (quarterback)}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=81|class=Jr|first=Derek|last=Tennell|pos=TE|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Danny|last=Thompson|pos=RB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Jim|last=Warnick|pos=OL}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Al|last=Wilson|pos=WR}}

|defensive_players=

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Frank|last=Batchkoff|pos=DL}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Joe|last=Gasser|pos=DB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Jeff|last=Glasser|pos=DL}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=2|class=Fr|first=Darryl|last=Henley|pos=CB|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=59|class=|first=Melvin|last=Jackson|pos=LB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=99|class=Sr|first=Steve|last=Jarecki|pos=LB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=7|class=|first=Chance|last=Johnson|pos=LB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=31|class=Fr|first=Carnell|last=Lake|pos=DB|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=37|class=Jr|first=Chuckie|last=Miller|pos=DB|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=41|class=So|first=Ken|last=Norton Jr.|pos=LB|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Dennis|last=Price|pos=DB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Craig|last=Rutledge|pos=DB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Eric|last=Smith|pos=LB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=42|class=Sr|first=Tommy|last=Taylor|pos=LB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=40|class=So|first=Terry|last=Tumey|pos=NG|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=23|class=Fr|rs=y|first=Marcus|last=Turner|pos=DB|link=y|dab=Marcus Turner (American football)}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Jim|last=Wahler|pos=DL}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=95|class=Sr|first=Mark|last=Walen|pos=DT|link=y}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=James|last=Washington|pos=DB}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Doug|last=Wassel|pos=DL}}

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{{American football roster/Player|num=|class=|first=Ted|last=Henderson|pos=P}}

{{American football roster/Player|num=25|class=Sr|first=John|last=Lee|pos=K|link=y|dab=John Lee (placekicker)}}

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|head_coach=

Terry Donahue

|asst_coach=

Greg Robinson (DL)

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1986 NFL draft

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.

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align="center" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|UCLA Bruins\|color=white}}" \| Player	Position	Round	Pick	Franchise
align="center" bgcolor="" \| Mike Sherrard	Wide receiver	1	18	Dallas Cowboys
align="center" bgcolor="" \|John Lee	Kicker	2	32	St. Louis Cardinals
align="center" bgcolor="" \|Mark Walen	Defensive tackle	3	74	Dallas Cowboys
align="center" bgcolor="" \|Tommy Taylor	Linebacker	4	97	San Diego Chargers
align="center" bgcolor="" \|Robert Jenkins	Tackle	6	144	Los Angeles Rams
align="center" bgcolor="" \|Steve Jarecki	Linebacker	8	195	Los Angeles Rams
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{{cite web | title=1986 NFL Draft |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1986/draft.htm |publisher=Pro Football Reference |access-date=November 22, 2019}}

References

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