The 1982 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University—now known as Texas A&M University–Commerce—as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1982 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 19th-year head coach Ernest Hawkins, the Lions compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for second in the LSC. East Texas State played home games at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.
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Postseason awards
All-Americans Kyle Mackey, Honorable Mention Quarterback
All-Lone Star Conference LSC First Team Ben Boston, Defensive Back Ricky Dirks, Running Back Kyle Mackey, Quarterback Peter Roos, Offensive Tackle
LSC Second Team Javier Cardenas, Tight End David Lowe, Defensive End Burl Perry, Center
LSC Honorable Mention Chris Flynn, Defensive Back Randy Jones, Punter Kevin Rush, Linebacker Vaughn Williamson, Offensive Guard
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