The 2008 Savannah State Tigers football team competed in American football on behalf of the Savannah State University. The Tigers were members of the NCAA Division I-AA, as an independent. This was the first season under the guidance of head coach Robert "Robby" Wells.
The Tigers entered the 2008 season seeking its first winning season since joining Division I-AA in 2000, but compiled a 5–7 record. The season did mark the most wins since 1999, when the Tigers finished with a 5–6 as a member of the NCAA Division II. The Tigers last winning season was in 1998.
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