| 1986 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Joe Moss Tom Dimitroff (Interim) |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–14–1 |
| Division place | 4th, East |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
| Uniform | |
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The 1986 Ottawa Rough Riders finished the season in fourth place in the East Division with a 3–14–1 record, thereby failing to qualify for the post-season. Head coach Joe Moss was fired after posting a 3–10 record and replaced with Director of Player Personnel Tom Dimitroff on an interim basis.