| 1948 Troy State Red Wave football | |
|---|---|
Paper Bowl, L 0–19 vs. Jacksonville State | |
| Conference | Alabama Intercollegiate Conference |
| Record | 6–5 (3–1 AIC) |
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| Home stadium | Pace Field |
The 1948 Troy State Red Wave football team represented Troy State Teachers College (now known as Troy University) as a member of the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) during the 1948 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Fred McCollum, the Red Wave compiled an overall record of 6–5, with a mark of 3–1 in conference play, and lost to Jacksonville State in the Paper Bowl.