The 1987 Cal Poly Mustangs football team represented California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as a member of the Western Football Conference (WFC) during the 1987 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year head coach Lyle Setencich, Cal Poly compiled an overall record of 7âÂÂ3 with a mark of 3âÂÂ3 in conference play, tying for third place in the WFC. The team was outscored by its opponents 275 to 173 for the season. The Mustangs played home games at Mustang Stadium in San Luis Obispo, California.