| Year: | 1986 |
| Team: | Tulsa Golden Hurricane |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 7–4 |
| Head Coach: | Don Morton |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
| Def Coach: | Mike Daly |
| Dc Year: | 2nd |
| Stadium: | Skelly Stadium |
The 1986 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa as an independent during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first year under head coach Don Morton, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 7–4 record.[1] The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Steve Gage with 1,090 passing yards, Derrick Ellison with 1,064 rushing yards, and Ronnie Kelly with 533 receiving yards.[2]
The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1987 NFL draft following the season.[4] [5]
| 5 | 121 | David Alexander | Center | Philadelphia Eagles | |
| 6 | 144 | Steve Gage | Defensive back | Washington Redskins | |
| 6 | 158 | Chris Pike | Defensive tackle | Philadelphia Eagles | |
| 10 | 257 | Charles Wright | Defensive back | St. Louis Cardinals |