Modern Statistical Era. World War II season; schedules, rosters, and participation were affected by wartime conditions.
1944 team profile
Team Ledger
Ohio State
FBS · Western#2
9–0Record
285.02Overall rating
352.08Raw points
137.32Opponent strength
Rating history
20 weeksConference rankings
Western · 9 teams| Rank | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 285.02 |
| 2 |  Michigan | 228.92 |
| 3 |  Indiana | 172.40 |
| 4 |  Minnesota | 164.31 |
| 5 |  Illinois | 142.02 |
| 6 |  Purdue | 133.36 |
| 7 |  Wisconsin | 106.39 |
| 8 |  Iowa | 65.94 |
| 9 |  Northwestern | 54.80 |
Season schedule
9 games- W6vs Missouri
Final54–0 - W7vs Iowa
Final34–0 - W8at Wisconsin
Final20–7 - W9vs Great Lakes Navy
Final26–6 - W10vs Minnesota
Final34–14 - W11vs Indiana
Final21–7 - W12vs Pittsburgh
Final54–19 - W13vs Illinois
Final26–12 - W14vs Michigan
Final18–14