| Year: | 1988 |
| Team: | Maryland Terrapins |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Short Conf: | ACC |
| Record: | 5–6 |
| Conf Record: | 4–3 |
| Head Coach: | Joe Krivak |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
| Off Coach: | Bob Valesente |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Def Coach: | Greg Williams |
| Dc Year: | 2nd |
| Stadium: | Byrd Stadium |
The 1988 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Joe Krivak, the Terrapins compiled a 5–6 record, finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and were outscored by their opponents 304 to 260.[1] [2] The team's statistical leaders included Neil O'Donnell with 1,973 passing yards, Ricky Johnson with 635 rushing yards, and Vernon Joines with 433 receiving yards.[3]