| Year: | 1988 |
| Team: | Baylor Bears |
| Conference: | Southwest Conference |
| Short Conf: | SWC |
| Record: | 6–5 |
| Conf Record: | 2–5 |
| Hc Year: | 17th |
| Dc Year: | 6th |
| Stadium: | Floyd Casey Stadium |
The 1988 Baylor Bears football team represented the Baylor University in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Bears finished the season fourth in the Southwest Conference. Baylor Stadium's name was officially changed to Floyd Casey Stadium during halftime of the homecoming game against Arkansas on November 5.
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.[1]
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | Franchise |
| Ray Crockett | Defensive back | 4 | 86 | Detroit Lions |
| John Simpson | Wide receiver | 10 | 277 | Chicago Bears |