1944 Southeastern Conference football season

January 2025 1944 Southeastern Conference football season #193980 white Football 1944 09 23 1945 01 01 12 Georgia Tech Champion SEC 1943 1945 The 1944 Southeastern Conference football season was the twelfth season of college football played by the member schools of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was a part of the 1944 college football season. Georgia Tech compiled an 8–3 overall record, with a conference record of 4–0, and was SEC champion. Results and team statistics Conf. rank Team Head coach Overall record Conf. record APfinal PPG PAG 1 1 Georgia Tech William Alexander William Alexander (American football) 8 3 0 y 4 0 0 y 13 No. T–13 23.0 9.2 2 2 Tennessee John Barnhill John Barnhill (American football) 7 1 1 y 5 0 1 y 12 No. 12 19.2 8.1 3 3 Georgia Wally Butts 7 3 0 y 4 2 0 y 27.3 13.0 4 4 Alabama Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (American football) 5 2 2 y 3 1 2 y 30.2 9.2 5 5 Mississippi State Allyn McKeen 6 2 0 y 3 2 0 y 27.4 9.9 6 6 LSU Bernie Moore 2 5 1 y 2 3 1 y 11.5 12.6 7 7 Ole Miss Harry Mehre 2 6 0 y 2 3 0 y 9.6 22.3 8 8 Tulane Claude Simons Jr. 4 3 0 y 1 2 0 y 16.1 17.9 9 9 Kentucky Albert D. Kirwan 3 6 0 y 1 5 0 y 13.9 16.3 10 10 Florida Tom Lieb 4 3 0 y 0 3 0 y 15.4 19.4 11 11 Auburn Carl M. Voyles 4 4 0 y 0 4 0 y 22.6 17.1 12 12 Vanderbilt Doby Bartling 3 0 1 y 0 0 0 y 16.8 5.8 Key AP final = Rankings from AP sports writers. See 1944 college football rankings PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game1944 Southeastern Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 11, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/1944.html Schedule Index to colors and formattingSEC member wonSEC member lostSEC member tieSEC teams in bold Week Zero no no w September 23 no Mayport NAS Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no 36–6 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times/122596148/ St. Petersburg Times Forbes scores three touchdowns, sparking Florida's 36–6 win Associated Press September 24, 1944 19 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 no Ole Miss Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no KEN 7–27 11,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76743957/second-quarter-spree-gives-kentucky-277/ The Paducah Sun-Democrat Second-quarter spree gives Kentucky 27–7 win over Ole Miss September 24, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week One no no w September 29 no Howard (AL) Auburn Cramton Bowl Montgomery AL no 32–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84041917/auburns-young-backs-roll-up-320-score/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn's young backs roll up 32–0 score on Howard September 30, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l September 29 no Wake Forest Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 7–14 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29205140/147_in_rain_8500_see_georgia_bow_to/ The Atlanta Constitution 14–7 in rain: 8,500 see Georgia bow to Deacons Jack Troy September 30, 1944 1, 5 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 30 no Clemson Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no 51–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-tech-crushes-cle/132747456/ The Chattanooga Times Tech crushes Clemson, 51–0 October 1, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w September 30 no Jackson Field Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 41–0 2,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-mississippi-state/132753461/ Abilene Reporter-News Mississippi State takes opener, 41–0 October 1, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 no Kentucky Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no TEN 26–13 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76744406/vols-open-1944-gridiron-campaign-with-26/ The Knoxville Journal Vols open 1944 gridiron campaign with 26–13 win over Cats October 1, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 no Ole Miss Florida Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL no OM 26–26 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-ole-miss-rips-florid/132754979/ The Courier-Journal Ole Miss rips Florida 26–6 for first win October 1, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 no Alabama LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no T 27–27 32,000 Alabama–LSU grid battle ends in 27–27 deadlock https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2-U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=E00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6496%2C3634673 Associated Press Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 1, 1944 6 August 11, 2024 no Week Two no no w October 6 no 1944 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 67–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-georgia-has-field-day-against/132752507/ The State Georgia has field day against PC October 7, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 7 no North Carolina Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 28–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-jackets-trim-tae-heels/132747630/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Jackets trim Tae Heels by 28 to 0 count October 8, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 7 no Howard (AL) Alabama Legion Field Birmingham, AL no 63–7 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84041979/tiders-vanquish-howard-63-to-7/ The Birmingham News Tiders vanquish Howard, 63 to 7 October 8, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 7 no Millsaps Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 56–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84043034/maroons-maul-millsaps-560/ The Knoxville Journal Maroons maul Millsaps, 56–0 October 8, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 7 no Jacksonville NAS Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no 27–20 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald/122575825/ Miami Herald Gators grab hot one in final quarter, 27–20 Associated Press October 8, 1944 2C August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 7 no Fourth Infantry Auburn Auburn Stadium Auburn, AL no 7–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer/122799679/ Neu Carl Auburn nips Raiders Ledger-Enquirer October 8, 1944 10 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com t October 7 no Sewanee V-12 Vanderbilt Hardee Field Sewanee, TN rivalry no 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-vandy-tigers-fi/132758158/ The Chattanooga Times Vandy, Tigers fight to draw October 8, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 7 no LSU Rice Rice Field Houston, TX no 13–14 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/big-spring-daily-herald-gorgeous-george/132754475/ Big Spring Daily Herald Gorgeous George Walmsley leads Rice to bare 14–13 win over LSU Tigers October 8, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 7 no Tulane Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN no 0–26 45,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511333/powerful-notre-dame-eleven-triumphs-over/ The Palladium-Item Powerful Notre Dame eleven triumphs over Tulane, 26–0 October 8, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 7 no Michigan State Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 0–2 10,000 Spartans Score Safety to Squeeze Out a 2-0 Victory Over Kentucky Detroit Free Press October 8, 1944 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20718736/spartans_score_safety_to_squeeze_out_a/ August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 no Tennessee Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no TEN 20–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733108/vols-strike-quickly-to-trip-rebels-207/ The Commercial Appeal Vols strike quickly to trip Rebels, 20–7 October 8, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com no Week Three no no October 13 no Kentucky Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no UGA 13–12 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76744984/georgia-4th-quarter-rally-beats-kentucky/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia 4th-quarter rally beats Kentucky, 13 to 12 October 14, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 14 no Millsaps Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL no 55–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84043138/crimson-tide-drowns-millsaps-under-55-to/ The Montgomery Advertiser Crimson Tide drowns Millsaps under 55 to 0 deluge October 15, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 14 no 1944 Arkansas A&M Boll Weevils Arkansas A&M Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS no 49–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-maroons-defeat-agg/132753599/ The Commercial Appeal Maroons defeat Agggies October 15, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 14 no Rice Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 21–0 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511516/tulane-green-wave-rolls-over-rice-owls-b/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Tulane Green Wave rolls over Rice Owls by 21 to 0 October 15, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 14 no Texas A&M LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no 0–7 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-tigers-lose-game-marred-by-fum/132754627/ The Shreveport Times Tigers lose game marred by fumbles October 15, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 no Auburn Georgia Tech 10 Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry no GT 27–7 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-tech-air-attack-drop/132747793/ The Macon Telegraph and News Tech air attack drops Auburn 27–0 October 15, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 no Florida Tennessee 15 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no TEN 40–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733396/vols-smother-gators-400/ The Tennesssean Vols smother Gators, 40–0 October 15, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Four no no w October 20 no Daniel Field Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA no 53–6 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph/122547555/ Kuettner Al Cripples Bulldogs stop Daniel Field The Macon Telegraph United Press October 21, 1944 5 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 20 no VMI Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 26–2 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76745278/wildcats-trim-scrappy-team-from-vmi-262/ Daily Press Wildcats trim scrappy team from VMI 26–2 October 22, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 21 no Navy 9 Georgia Tech 8 Grant Field Atlanta, GA no GT 17–15 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-ga-tech-upsets-navy-1715/132747920/ Daily News Ga. Tech upsets Navy, 17–15 October 22, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l October 21 no Tulsa 13 Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no 0–47 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22080306/big-tulsa-bowl-veterans-smother-ole-mi/ The Clarion-Ledger Big Tulsa 'Bowl' veterans smother Ole Miss 47 to 0 October 22, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 no Florida Tennessee 15 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN rivalry no TEN 40–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733396/vols-smother-gators-400/ The Tennesssean Vols smother Gators, 40–0 October 15, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 no Mississippi State LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no MSS 6–13 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-shorty-mcwil/132753716/ The Montgomery Advertiser 'Shorty' McWilliams stars in Mississippi State's win October 22, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 no Auburn Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry no TUL 16–13 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511783/greenies-edge-plainsmen-1613/ The Birmingham News Greenies edge Plainsmen, 16–13 October 22, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Five no no w October 27 no Georgia Pre-Flight Georgia Tech 5 Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 13–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/122555150/ Troy Jack Tech's 86-yard drive conquers strong Georgia Preflight, 13–7 The Atlanta Constitution October 28, 1944 1 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 no Kentucky Alabama Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL no ALA 41–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76745580/bama-trounces-wildcats-41-to-0/ The Birmingham News Bama trounces Wildcats, 41 to 0 October 28, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 28 no SMU Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 27–7 22,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511943/game-smu-defense-gives-way-as-tulanes-p/ Austin American-Statesman Game SMU defense gives way as Tulane's power gets going in second half for 27–7 win October 29, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 28 no Maryland Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL no 14–6 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-gators-beat-marylans/132757032/ The Atlanta Journal Gators beat Marylans at homecoming, 14–6 October 29, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 28 no 1944 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 19–7 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-vandy-wallops-eagles-19-t/132758348/ The Nashville Tennessean Vandy wallops Eagles 19 to 7 October 29, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 28 no Arkansas Ole Miss Crump Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry no 18–26 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-hogs-push-over/132755140/ Austin American-Statesman Hogs push over two tallies on final lap to chalk up 26–18 victory over Ole Miss October 29, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w October 28 no Clemson Tennessee 19 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 26–7 11,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733657/clemson-weakens-in-2nd-half-as-vols-win/ The Greenville News Clemson weakens in 2nd half as Vols win, 26–7 October 29, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 no LSU Georgia Grant Field Atlanta, GA no LSU 15–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-lsu-kicking-deadly-a/132752643/ The Atlanta Journal LSU kicking deadly as Georgia loses, 15–7 October 29, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Six no no w November 3 no Florida Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL rivalry no 13–0 16,415 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-florida-u-beats/132757128/ The Knoxville Journal Florida 'U' beats Miami to win state flag November 4, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 4 no 1944 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Auburn Auburn Stadium Auburn, AL no 57–0 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-auburn-avalanche-snows-under-p/132757672/ The State Auburn avalanche snows under Presbyterian by 57 to 0 November 5, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 4 no Vanderbilt Tennessee Tech Overhill Field Cookeville, TN no 20–9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-vandy-again-humble/132758502/ The Knoxville Journal Vandy again humbles TPI November 5, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 4 no Georgia Tech 5 Duke Duke Stadium Durham, NC no 13–19 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-duke-hands-tech/132748048/ The Atlanta Constitution Duke hands Tech first loss, 19–13 November 5, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 4 no Jackson Field Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS no 0–10 2,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-airmen-beat-ole/132755227/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Airmen beat Ole Miss November 5, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 no Tennessee 16 LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no TEN 13–0 22,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733943/frosh-passes-tennessee-to-130-win-over/ Monroe Morning World Frosh passes Tennessee to 13–0 win over L.S.U. November 5, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 no Georgia Alabama 19 Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry no UGA 14–7 22,000 Georgia rallies in last half to beat Tide, 14–7 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8-U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=E00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6515%2C5142161 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 5, 1944 6 August 11, 2024 November 4 no Kentucky Mississippi State 18 Crump Stadium Memphis, TN no MSS 26–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76745847/state-maroons-capitalize-on-kentucky-fum/ Clarion-Ledger State Maroons capitalize on Kentucky fumbles and McWilliams to win easy November 5, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Seven no no w November 11 no Sewanee V-12 Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN no 28–7 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-vanderbilt-finishes-seas/132758766/ The Jackson Sun Vanderbilt finishes season with victory over Sewanee Tigers November 12, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 no Tulane Georgia Tech 13 Grant Field Atlanta, GA no GT 34–7 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99512149/bowen-stars-as-tech-trims-tulane/ The Atlanta Constitution Bowen stars as Tech trims Tulane November 12, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 no Georgia Florida Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL rivalry no UGA 38–12 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-georgia-beats-fl/132752753/ The Selma Times-Journal Georgia beats Florida, 38–12 November 12, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 no Ole Miss Alabama Murphy High School Stadium Mobile, AL rivalry no ALA 34–6 8,000 Leroy Simms Alabama romps on Rebels to the tune of 34 to 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-eU-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=E00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6408%2C5477140 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 12, 1944 6 August 11, 2024 November 11 no Mississippi State 19 Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL no MSS 26–21 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-maroons-check-tiger/132753880/ The Birmingham News Maroons check Tiger fury, 26–21 November 12, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Eight no no w November 18 no Temple Tennessee 17 Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN no 27–14 15,000 Tennessee topples Temple in thriller, 27 to 14; Bowl-bound Volunteers overcome tricky Owls in spectacular finish November 19, 1944 Knoxville News-Sentinel https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66860618/1944-temple-tennessee/ August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 18 no Clemson Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA no 36–20 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99512342/tulane-drops-power-to-outscore-clemson/ The Commercial Appeal Tulane drops power to outscore Clemson November 19, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 18 no West Virginia Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no 40–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76746169/rejuvenated-wildcats-bury-west-virginia/ Lexington Herald-Leader Rejuvenated Wildcats bury West Virginia under decisive 40–9 score November 19, 1944 August 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 no Georgia Tech 9 LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA no GT 14–6 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-jackets-defeat-lsu-w/132748215/ The Atlanta Journal Jackets defeat LSU with sleeper pass November 19, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 no Georgia Auburn Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA rivaley no UGA 49–13 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-georgia-bops-aubur/132752886/ The Commercial Appeal Georgia bops Auburn to raise bowl hopes November 19, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 no Mississippi State 16 Alabama Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry no ALA 19–0 23,000 Norman Bassett State knocked from undefeated ranks as Tide scores 19–0 win https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_-U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=E00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6430%2C5774644 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News 6 November 19, 1944 August 11, 2024 AP poll Week Nine no no w November 24 no Miami (FL) Auburn Burdine Stadium Miami, FL no 38–19 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-miami-is-beaten-by-auburn-3/132757845/ Tulsa World Miami is beaten by Auburn, 38–19 November 25, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com w November 24 no Clemson Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry no 21–7 3,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-weary-georgia-b/132753055/ The Atlanta Constitution Weary Georgia Bulldogs easily defeat Clemson November 25, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l November 25 no Notre Dame 18 Georgia Tech 10 Grant Field Atlanta, GA no 0–21 28,662 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-irish-outclass-georg/132748292/ The Birmingham News Irish outclass Georgia Tech Jackets, 21–0 November 26, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 no Tennessee 15 Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY no TEN 21–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76746415/tennessee-uses-power-to-stun-kentucky-21/ The Courier-Journal Tennessee uses power to stun Kentucky 21–7 November 26, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 no Mississippi State Ole Miss Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry no OM 8–13 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-mississippi-state-upset-by-r/132754012/ Tulsa World Mississippi State upset by Rebels, 13 to 8 November 26, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Week Ten no no December 2 no Georgia Tech Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry no GT 44–0 26,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-tech-romps-over/132748388/ The Atlanta Constitution Tech romps over Georgia, 44 to 0 December 3, 1944 August 8, 2024 Newspapers.com December 2 no Tulane LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry no LSU 25–6 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99512591/lsu-upsets-green-wave-eleven-by-25-to/ Monroe Morning World L.S.U. upsets Green Wave eleven by 25-to-6 count December 3, 1944 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll Postseason no no l January 1, 1945 no Tulsa Georgia Tech 13 Burdine Stadium Miami, FL Orange Bowl no 12–26 29,426 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-tulsa-batters-g/132748490/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tulsa batters Georgia Tech's Wrecks, 26–12 January 2, 1945 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l January 1, 1945 no Tennessee 12 USC 7 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl no 0–25 91,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98734243/southern-california-wallops-tennessee-in/ The Spokesman-Review Southern California wallops Tennessee in Rose Bowl, 25–0 January 2, 1945 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com l January 1, 1945 no Alabama Duke 11 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl no 26–29 66,822 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-duke-edges-past-alab/137241976/ The Birmingham News Duke edges past Alabama, 29–26 January 2, 1945 August 11, 2024 Newspapers.com AP poll All-conference players the complete All-SEC selections 1944 All-SEC football team The following players were recognized as consensus first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press (UP) on the 1944 All-SEC football team: Phil Tinsley, End, Georgia Tech (AP-1, UP-1) Wash Serini, Tackle, Kentucky (AP-1, UP-1) Bob Dobelstein, Guard, Tennessee (AP-1, UP-1) Tex Warrington, Center, Auburn (AP-1, UP-1) Shorty McWilliams, Quarterback, Mississippi State (AP-1, UP-1) Dub Jones, Halfback, Tulane (AP-1, UP-1) Frank Broyles, Fullback, Georgia Tech (AP-1, UP-1 [as hb]) All-Americans the complete All-America selections 1944 College Football All-America Team One SEC player was a consensus first-team pick on the 1944 College Football All-America Team:2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2014 August 16, 2014 5 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/Awards.pdf December 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141222163944/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/Awards.pdf dead Phil Tinsley, End, Georgia Tech (AAB, AP, COL, FN, INS, LK, NEA, SN) Other SEC players receiving All-American honors from at least one selector were: Bob Dobelstein, Guard, Tennessee (AP-3) Caleb Warrington, Center, Auburn (AAB; AP-1; COL; FWAA-2; INS-2; NEA; SN; UP-3; WC) Frank Broyles, Quarterback, Georgia Tech (FWAA-2) Shorty McWilliams, Halfback, Mississippi State (AP-2; UP-2) Head coaches Records through the completion of the 1944 season Team Head coach Years at school Overall record Record at school SEC record Alabama Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (American football) 14 124 29 8 y 98 20 7 y 49 13 6 y Auburn Carl M. Voyles 1 47 22 3 y 4 4 0 y 0 4 0 y Florida Tom Lieb 4 63 54 4 y 16 21 0 y 4 12 0 y Georgia Wally Butts 6 43 19 2 y 43 19 2 y 15 10 2 y Georgia Tech William Alexander William Alexander (American football) 25 134 95 15 y 134 95 15 y 33 31 5 y Kentucky Albert D. Kirwan 6 24 28 4 y 24 28 4 y 4 22 3 y LSU Bernie Moore 10 74 45 7 y 62 33 4 y 31 22 3 y Mississippi State Allyn McKeen 5 53 13 2 y 40 7 2 y 19 6 2 y Ole Miss Harry Mehre 6 94 55 7 y 35 21 1 y 24 26 3 y Tennessee John Barnhill John Barnhill (American football) 3 24 4 2 y 24 4 2 y 12 2 1 y Tulane Claude Simons Jr. 3 22 23 1 y 11 11 0 y 3 7 0 y Vanderbilt Doby Bartling 1 3 0 1 y 3 0 1 y 0 0 0 y 1945 NFL draft The following SEC players were selected in the 1945 NFL draft:1945 NFL Draft Sports Reference LLC SR/Pro Football August 10, 2024 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1945/draft.htm Round Overall pick Player name School Position NFL team 1 1 Charley Trippi Georgia Halfback Chicago Cardinals 1 2 Paul Duhart Florida Halfback Pittsburgh Steelers 1 3 Joe Renfroe Tulane Back Brooklyn Tigers 1 4 Eddie Prokop Georgia Tech Back Boston Yanks 3 25 Alvin Dark LSU Back Philadelphia Eagles 4 28 Bob Dobelstein Tennessee Guard Chicago Cardinals 4 29 Roger Adams 1 Florida Center Pittsburgh Steelers 5 43 Joe Graham 1 Florida End Green Bay Packers 6 51 Johnny North Vanderbilt End Washington Redskins 6 53 Barney Poole Ole Miss End New York Giants 6 54 Don Wells Georgia Tackle Green Bay Packers 7 61 John Steber Georgia Tech Guard Washington Redskins 7 65 Casey Stephenson 1 Tennessee Back Green Bay Packers 8 70 Johnny August 1 Alabama Back Cleveland Rams 8 71 Art Porter 1 Tulane End Washington Redskins 9 78 Gene Meeks 1 Kentucky Back Chicago Cardinals 9 81 Dick Huffman Tennessee Tackle Cleveland Rams 9 84 Curt Kuykendall 1 Auburn Back Washington Redskins 10 89 Art Brandau Tennessee Center Pittsburgh Steelers 10 90 Roy Cross 1 Tennessee End Brooklyn Tigers 10 98 Hal Helscher 1 LSU Back Green Bay Packers 11 101 Halley Heard 1 LSU Tackle Chicago Cardinals 12 119 Billy Bevis 1 Tennessee Back New York Giants 13 125 Jack Aland 1 Alabama Tackle Cleveland Rams 13 127 Charlie Conerly Ole Miss Quarterback Washington Redskins 14 133 Hal Self Alabama Back Brooklyn Tigers 14 141 Stan Rhoades 1 Mississippi State Back New York Giants 15 151 Bill Montgomery Bill Montgomery (halfback) LSU Back Philadelphia Eagles 16 163 Jim Little 1 Kentucky Tackle New York Giants 17 170 Bob Jenkins Bob Jenkins (American football) Alabama Back Washington Redskins 17 171 O. 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Key 1 Tulane Back Detroit Lions 18 181 Jim McWhorter 1 Alabama Back Detroit Lions 19 191 Eagle Matulich 1 Mississippi State Back Cleveland Rams 19 193 Jim Bradshaw 1 Auburn Center Washington Redskins 20 202 Bill Griffin 1 Kentucky Tackle Cleveland Rams 20 204 Mike Castronis 1 Florida Guard Detroit Lions 20 205 Broughton Williams Florida End Chicago Bears 22 220 Fred Grant Fred Grant (gridiron football) Alabama Back Chicago Cardinals 23 231 Everett Hartwell 1 Auburn End Pittsburgh Steelers 23 233 Johnny Cook Johnny Cook (Canadian football) Georgia Back Chicago Cardinals 23 237 Ray Olsen 1 Tulane Back Detroit Lions 23 239 Monk Mosley 1 Alabama Back Philadelphia Eagles 23 240 Jim Chadwell 1 Tennessee Tackle New York Giants 24 243 Ardie McClure 1 Georgia Tackle Chicago Cardinals 24 247 Russ Morrow Tennessee Center Detroit Lions 25 258 Jack Green 1 Alabama Guard Chicago Bears 26 265 Felix Trapani 1 LSU Guard Brooklyn Tigers 26 266 Red Knight 1 LSU Back Chicago Cardinals 30 312 Charley Compton 1 Alabama Tackle Cleveland Rams 31 320 Bob Cummings 1 Vanderbilt Center Washington Redskins 31 322 Ken Reese 1 Alabama Back Philadelphia Eagles 32 329 John Staples 1 Alabama Guard New York Giants References *