| Year: | 1953 |
| Team: | Pittsburgh Panthers |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 3–5–1 |
| Head Coach: | Red Dawson |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
| Stadium: | Pitt Stadium |
The 1953 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1953 college football season. The team compiled a 3–5–1 record under head coach Red Dawson.[1]