| Year: | 1949 |
| Team: | Memphis State Tigers |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 9–1 |
| Head Coach: | Ralph Hatley |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | Crump Stadium |
The 1949 Memphis State Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Memphis State College (now known as the University of Memphis) as an independent during the 1949 college football season. In their third season under head coach Ralph Hatley, Memphis State compiled a 9–1 record.