| Year: | 1938 |
| Team: | Virginia Cavaliers |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 4–4–1 |
| Head Coach: | Frank Murray |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
| Captain: | John Acree[1] |
| Stadium: | Scott Stadium |
The 1938 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia during the 1938 college football season. The Cavaliers were led by second-year head coach Frank Murray and played their home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. They competed as independents, finishing with a record of 4–4–1.