1948 Memphis State Tigers football team

The 1948 Memphis State Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Memphis State College (now known as the University of Memphis) as an independent during the 1948 college football season. In their second season under head coach Ralph Hatley, Memphis State compiled a 6–5 record.

Memphis State was ranked at No. 184 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System ratings for 1948.