 Lyle Setencich was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach of Boise State following Criner's departure.Under Setencich, Boise State posted a 24–20 record in four seasons.Setencich's final season in 1986, the first season of blue turf, saw the first losing campaign (5–6) for the Broncos football program in four decades, winning just one road game and losing the final two home games.