1982 Boise State Broncos football team
The 1982 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University in the 1982 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Broncos competed in the Big Sky Conference and played their home games on campus at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho. The Broncos were led by seventh–year head coach Jim Criner, Boise State finished the season overall and in conference for fourth place.
Entering the rivalry game with Idaho at Bronco Stadium on October 30, Boise State had a five–game winning streak over the Vandals. and the Broncos did not defeat the Vandals for over a decade, until 1994.
Two months after the season ended, Criner left for Iowa State University of the Big Eight Conference, at a salary of $58,000 for and defensive coordinator Lyle Setencich was promoted to head coach inSchedule
Roster
Two Bronco seniors were selected in the 1983 NFL Draft, which lasted twelve rounds.
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | Franchise |
| Jeff Turk | DB | 7th | 183 | Atlanta Falcons |
| John Rade | LB | 8th | 215 | Atlanta Falcons |
