| Year: | 1956 |
| Team: | Miami Hurricanes |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Coachrank: | 6 |
| Aprank: | 6 |
| Record: | 8–1–1 |
| Head Coach: | Andy Gustafson |
| Hc Year: | 9th |
| Stadium: | Burdine Stadium |
The 1956 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami as an independent during the 1956 college football season. Led by ninth-year head coach Andy Gustafson, the Hurricanes played their home games at Burdine Stadium in Miami, Florida. Miami finished the season 8–1–1.