1988 in football

American football

 * Super Bowl XXII – The Washington Redskins win their second Super Bowl title and fourth NFL title 42–10 over the Denver Broncos.
 * December 17 – Jamie Morris of Washington Redskins sets NFL single game record for rushing attempts (45) in 20–17 loss to Cincinnati Bengals.
 * January 1 – Orange Bowl (1987 season):
 * The Miami Hurricanes won 20-14 over the Oklahoma Sooners to win the national championship