The 1983 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University as a member of Big Sky Conference during the 1983 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by first-year head coach Lyle Setencich, the Broncos compiled an overall record of 6âÂÂ5 with a mark of 4âÂÂ3 in conference play, tying for third place in the Big Sky. Boise State played home games on campus, at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho.
Prior to the season in January, seven-year head coach Jim Criner left for Iowa State University. Defensive coordinator Setencich was soon promoted to head coach.
One Bronco senior was selected in the 1984 NFL draft, which lasted 12 rounds (336 selections).