1986 East Texas State Lions football team

The 1986 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 1986 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year head coach Eddie Vowell, the Lions compiled an overall record of 2–9 with a mark of 1–5 in conference play, placing sixth in the LSC. 1986 was only the second losing season for the program in 20 years. East Texas State played home games at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.

All-Americans

 * Mike Ciszewski, Honorable Mention Linebacker
 * Lawrence Motton, Honorable Mention Defensive Lineman

LSC First Team

 * Mike Ciszewski, LB (1986)
 * Lawrence Motton, DL (1986)

LSC Second Team

 * Mark Kerr, Defensive Lineman
 * Aaron Muehlstein, Defensive Back
 * Allen Roulette, Offensive Tackle
 * Vincent Stowers, Defensive Back

LSC Honorable Mention

 * Robert Giddens, Tight End
 * Dexter Harvey, Defensive End
 * Curtis Langston, Offensive Guard
 * Dan Roberson, Punter
 * Stacy Williams, Defensive Back