1982 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1982 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University—now known as Texas A&M University–Commerce—as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1982 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 19th-year head coach Ernest Hawkins, the Lions compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for second in the LSC. East Texas State played home games at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.

All-Americans

 * Kyle Mackey, Honorable Mention Quarterback

LSC First Team

 * Ben Boston, Defensive Back
 * Ricky Dirks, Running Back
 * Kyle Mackey, Quarterback
 * Peter Roos, Offensive Tackle

LSC Second Team

 * Javier Cardenas, Tight End
 * David Lowe, Defensive End
 * Burl Perry, Center

LSC Honorable Mention

 * Chris Flynn, Defensive Back
 * Randy Jones, Punter
 * Kevin Rush, Linebacker
 * Vaughn Williamson, Offensive Guard