| Year: | 1953 |
| Team: | Miami Redskins |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 7–1–1 |
| Conf Record: | 3–0–1 |
| Head Coach: | Ara Parseghian |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Captain: | Tom Pagna |
| Stadium: | Miami Field |
The 1953 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In its third season under head coach Ara Parseghian, Miami compiled a 7–1–1 record (3–0–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, held eight of nine opponents to seven points or less, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 327 to 52.[1]
Tom Pagna was the team captain.[2] The team's statistical leaders included Tom Pagna with 706 rushing yards, Dick Hunter with 626 passing yards, and Jay Ansel with 184 receiving yards.[3]