| Year: | 1986 |
| Team: | Memphis State Tigers |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 1–10 |
| Head Coach: | Charlie Bailey |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Off Coach: | Buddy Geis |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Def Coach: | Larry Coyer |
| Dc Year: | 1st |
The 1986 Memphis Tigers football team represented Memphis State University (now known as the University of Memphis) in the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was led by head coach Charlie Bailey. The Tigers played their home games at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.