The 1938 New Hampshire Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the University of New Hampshire as a member of the New England Conference during the 1938 college football season.

In its second year under head coach George Sauer, the team compiled a 3–6 record, being outscored by their opponents 112–42.

Each of the team's six losses was by shutout, including all four home games.

Lowell Textile's win over New Hampshire snapped a 22-game losing streak the Millmen were on, dating back to October 1935.

[2] In 16 contests between New Hampshire and Lowell Textile, played during 1912–1941, the 1938 game was the only Wildcat loss.