The 2018 Central Arkansas Bears football team represented the University of Central Arkansas in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

The Bears were led by first-year head coach Nathan Brown and played their home games at Estes Stadium.

They finished the season 6–5, 5–4 in Southland play to finish in a four-way tie for fourth place.

On July 12, 2018, the Southland announced their Preseason All-Conference Teams, with the Bears having 11 players selected.

[1] Offense First Team Defense First Team Offense Second Team Defense Second Team On July 19, 2018, the Southland announced their preseason poll, with the Bears predicted to finish in third place.