| Year: | 1988 |
| Team: | Memphis State Tigers |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 6–5 |
| Head Coach: | Charlie Bailey |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Off Coach: | Darrell Dickey |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Def Coach: | Pete Kuharchek |
| Dc Year: | 2nd |
The 1988 Memphis Tigers football team represented Memphis State University (now known as the University of Memphis) in the 1988 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.