1986 Troy State Trojans football team

The 1986 Troy State Trojans football team represented Troy State University—now known as Troy University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1986 NCAA Division II football season. Led by second-year head coach Rick Rhoades, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, winning the GSC title. Troy State advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, where they beat in the quarterfinals before losing to  in the semifinal. The Trojans played their home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama.