1944 Southeastern Conference football season

{{Infobox sports season

| title = 1944 Southeastern Conference football season

| color = #193980

| color text = white

| sport = Football

| logo =

| pixels =

| caption =

| duration = {{Start and end dates|1944|09|23|1945|01|01}}

| no_of_games =

| no_of_teams = 12

| season_champs = Georgia Tech

| season_champ_name = Champion

| seasonslistnames = SEC

| prevseason_year = 1943

| nextseason_year = 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

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"

! scope="col" | Conf. rank

! scope="col" | Team

! scope="col" | Head coach

! scope="col" | Overall record

! scope="col" | Conf. record

! scope="col" | AP
final

! scope="col" | PPG

! scope="col" | PAG

| Georgia Tech

| {{Sortname|William|Alexander|William Alexander (American football)}}

| {{winning percentage|8|3|0|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|4|0|0|record=y}}

| {{sort|13|No. T–13}}

| {{nts|23.0}}

| {{nts|9.2}}

| Tennessee

| {{Sortname|John|Barnhill|John Barnhill (American football)}}

| {{winning percentage|7|1|1|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|5|0|1|record=y}}

| {{sort|12|No. 12}}

| {{nts|19.2}}

| {{nts|8.1}}

| Georgia

| {{Sortname|Wally|Butts}}

| {{winning percentage|7|3|0|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|4|2|0|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|27.3}}

| {{nts|13.0}}

| Alabama

| {{Sortname|Frank|Thomas|Frank Thomas (American football)}}

| {{winning percentage|5|2|2|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|3|1|2|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|30.2}}

| {{nts|9.2}}

| Mississippi State

| {{Sortname|Allyn|McKeen}}

| {{winning percentage|6|2|0|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|3|2|0|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|27.4}}

| {{nts|9.9}}

| LSU

| {{Sortname|Bernie|Moore}}

| {{winning percentage|2|5|1|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|2|3|1|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|11.5}}

| {{nts|12.6}}

| Ole Miss

| {{Sortname|Harry|Mehre}}

| {{winning percentage|2|6|0|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|2|3|0|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|9.6}}

| {{nts|22.3}}

| Tulane

| {{Sortname|Claude|Simons Jr.}}

| {{winning percentage|4|3|0|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|1|2|0|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|16.1}}

| {{nts|17.9}}

| Kentucky

| {{Sortname|Albert D.|Kirwan}}

| {{winning percentage|3|6|0|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|1|5|0|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|13.9}}

| {{nts|16.3}}

| Florida

| {{Sortname|Tom|Lieb}}

| {{winning percentage|4|3|0|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|0|3|0|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|15.4}}

| {{nts|19.4}}

| Auburn

| {{Sortname|Carl M.|Voyles}}

| {{winning percentage|4|4|0|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|0|4|0|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|22.6}}

| {{nts|17.1}}

| Vanderbilt

| {{Sortname|Doby|Bartling}}

| {{winning percentage|3|0|1|record=y}}

| {{winning percentage|0|0|0|record=y}}

|

| {{nts|16.8}}

| {{nts|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 game{{cite web|title=1944 Southeastern Conference Year Summary|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=SR/College Football|accessdate=August 11, 2024|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/1944.html}}

Schedule

Index to colors and formatting
class="wikitable"
bgcolor=#ccffcc \|SEC member won
bgcolor=#ffcccc \|SEC member lost
bgcolor=#ffffe6 \|SEC member tie
SEC teams in bold

= Week Zero =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = September 23

| time = no

| visiting_team = Mayport NAS

| home_team = Florida

| site_stadium = Florida Field

| site_cityst = Gainesville, FL

| tv = no

| score = 36–6

| attend = 6,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times/122596148/|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|title=Forbes scores three touchdowns, sparking Florida's 36–6 win|agency=Associated Press|date=September 24, 1944|page=19|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = September 23

| time = no

| visiting_team = Ole Miss

| home_team = Kentucky

| site_stadium = McLean Stadium

| site_cityst = Lexington, KY

| tv = no

| score = KEN 7–27

| attend = 11,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76743957/second-quarter-spree-gives-kentucky-277/|work=The Paducah Sun-Democrat|title=Second-quarter spree gives Kentucky 27–7 win over Ole Miss|date=September 24, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Week One =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = September 29

| time = no

| visiting_team = Howard (AL)

| home_team = Auburn

| site_stadium = Cramton Bowl

| site_cityst = Montgomery AL

| tv = no

| score = 32–0

| attend = 10,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84041917/auburns-young-backs-roll-up-320-score/|work=The Montgomery Advertiser|title=Auburn's young backs roll up 32–0 score on Howard|date=September 30, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = September 29

| time = no

| visiting_team = Wake Forest

| home_team = Georgia

| site_stadium = Sanford Stadium

| site_cityst = Athens, GA

| tv = no

| score = 7–14

| attend = 8,500

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29205140/147_in_rain_8500_see_georgia_bow_to/|newspaper=The Atlanta Constitution|title=14–7 in rain: 8,500 see Georgia bow to Deacons|author=Jack Troy|date=September 30, 1944|pages=1, 5|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = September 30

| time = no

| visiting_team = Clemson

| home_team = Georgia Tech

| site_stadium = Grant Field

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = 51–0

| attend = 15,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-tech-crushes-cle/132747456/|work=The Chattanooga Times|title=Tech crushes Clemson, 51–0|date=October 1, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = September 30

| time = no

| visiting_team = Jackson Field

| home_team = Mississippi State

| site_stadium = Scott Field

| site_cityst = Starkville, MS

| tv = no

| score = 41–0

| attend = 2,500

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-mississippi-state/132753461/|work=Abilene Reporter-News|title=Mississippi State takes opener, 41–0|date=October 1, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = September 30

| time = no

| visiting_team = Kentucky

| home_team = Tennessee

| site_stadium = Shields–Watkins Field

| site_cityst = Knoxville, TN

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = TEN 26–13

| attend = 15,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76744406/vols-open-1944-gridiron-campaign-with-26/|work=The Knoxville Journal|title=Vols open 1944 gridiron campaign with 26–13 win over Cats|date=October 1, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = September 30

| time = no

| visiting_team = Ole Miss

| home_team = Florida

| site_stadium = Fairfield Stadium

| site_cityst = Jacksonville, FL

| tv = no

| score = OM 26–26

| attend = 10,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-ole-miss-rips-florid/132754979/|work=The Courier-Journal|title=Ole Miss rips Florida 26–6 for first win|date=October 1, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = September 30

| time = no

| visiting_team = Alabama

| home_team = LSU

| site_stadium = Tiger Stadium

| site_cityst = Baton Rouge, LA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = T 27–27

| attend = 32,000

| source = {{cite news |title=Alabama–LSU grid battle ends in 27–27 deadlock |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2-U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=E00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6496%2C3634673 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Google News Archives |newspaper=The Tuscaloosa News |date=October 1, 1944 |page=6 |accessdate=August 11, 2024}}

}}

= Week Two =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 6

| time = no

| visiting_team = {{cfb link|year=1944|team=Presbyterian Blue Hose|title=Presbyterian}}

| home_team = Georgia

| site_stadium = Sanford Stadium

| site_cityst = Athens, GA

| tv = no

| score = 67–0

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-georgia-has-field-day-against/132752507/|work=The State|title=Georgia has field day against PC|date=October 7, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = North Carolina

| home_team = Georgia Tech

| site_stadium = Grant Field

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| tv = no

| score = 28–0

| attend = 15,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-jackets-trim-tae-heels/132747630/|work=Tampa Sunday Tribune|title=Jackets trim Tae Heels by 28 to 0 count|date=October 8, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = Howard (AL)

| home_team = Alabama

| site_stadium = Legion Field

| site_cityst = Birmingham, AL

| tv = no

| score = 63–7

| attend = 5,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84041979/tiders-vanquish-howard-63-to-7/|work=The Birmingham News|title=Tiders vanquish Howard, 63 to 7|date=October 8, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = Millsaps

| home_team = Mississippi State

| site_stadium = Scott Field

| site_cityst = Starkville, MS

| tv = no

| score = 56–0

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84043034/maroons-maul-millsaps-560/|work=The Knoxville Journal|title=Maroons maul Millsaps, 56–0|date=October 8, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = Jacksonville NAS

| home_team = Florida

| site_stadium = Florida Field

| site_cityst = Gainesville, FL

| tv = no

| score = 27–20

| attend = 4,500

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald/122575825/|newspaper=Miami Herald|title=Gators grab hot one in final quarter, 27–20|agency=Associated Press|date=October 8, 1944|page=2C|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = Fourth Infantry

| home_team = Auburn

| site_stadium = Auburn Stadium

| site_cityst = Auburn, AL

| tv = no

| score = 7–0

| attend = 5,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer/122799679/|last=Neu|first=Carl|title=Auburn nips Raiders|newspaper=Ledger-Enquirer|date=October 8, 1944|page=10|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = t

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = Sewanee V-12

| home_team = Vanderbilt

| site_stadium = Hardee Field

| site_cityst = Sewanee, TN

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = 0–0

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-vandy-tigers-fi/132758158/|work=The Chattanooga Times|title=Vandy, Tigers fight to draw|date=October 8, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = LSU

| home_team = Rice

| site_stadium = Rice Field

| site_cityst = Houston, TX

| tv = no

| score = 13–14

| attend = 10,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/big-spring-daily-herald-gorgeous-george/132754475/|work=Big Spring Daily Herald|title=Gorgeous George Walmsley leads Rice to bare 14–13 win over LSU Tigers|date=October 8, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tulane

| home_team = Notre Dame

| site_stadium = Notre Dame Stadium

| site_cityst = Notre Dame, IN

| tv = no

| score = 0–26

| attend = 45,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511333/powerful-notre-dame-eleven-triumphs-over/|work=The Palladium-Item|title=Powerful Notre Dame eleven triumphs over Tulane, 26–0|date=October 8, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = Michigan State

| home_team = Kentucky

| site_stadium = McLean Stadium

| site_cityst = Lexington, KY

| tv = no

| score = 0–2

| attend = 10,000

| source = {{cite news|title=Spartans Score Safety to Squeeze Out a 2-0 Victory Over Kentucky|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=October 8, 1944|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20718736/spartans_score_safety_to_squeeze_out_a/|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 7

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tennessee

| home_team = Ole Miss

| site_stadium = Crump Stadium

| site_cityst = Memphis, TN

| tv = no

| score = TEN 20–7

| attend = 15,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733108/vols-strike-quickly-to-trip-rebels-207/|work=The Commercial Appeal|title=Vols strike quickly to trip Rebels, 20–7|date=October 8, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Week Three =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 13

| time = no

| visiting_team = Kentucky

| home_team = Georgia

| site_stadium = Sanford Stadium

| site_cityst = Athens, GA

| tv = no

| score = UGA 13–12

| attend = 9,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76744984/georgia-4th-quarter-rally-beats-kentucky/|work=The Atlanta Constitution|title=Georgia 4th-quarter rally beats Kentucky, 13 to 12 |date=October 14, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 14

| time = no

| visiting_team = Millsaps

| home_team = Alabama

| site_stadium = Denny Stadium

| site_cityst = Tuscaloosa, AL

| tv = no

| score = 55–0

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84043138/crimson-tide-drowns-millsaps-under-55-to/|work=The Montgomery Advertiser|title=Crimson Tide drowns Millsaps under 55 to 0 deluge|date=October 15, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 14

| time = no

| visiting_team = {{cfb link|year=1944|team=Arkansas A&M Boll Weevils|title=Arkansas A&M}}

| home_team = Mississippi State

| site_stadium = Scott Field

| site_cityst = Starkville, MS

| tv = no

| score = 49–20

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-maroons-defeat-agg/132753599/|work=The Commercial Appeal|title=Maroons defeat Agggies|date=October 15, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 14

| time = no

| visiting_team = Rice

| home_team = Tulane

| site_stadium = Tulane Stadium

| site_cityst = New Orleans, LA

| tv = no

| score = 21–0

| attend = 28,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511516/tulane-green-wave-rolls-over-rice-owls-b/|work=Tampa Sunday Tribune|title=Tulane Green Wave rolls over Rice Owls by 21 to 0|date=October 15, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = October 14

| time = no

| visiting_team = Texas A&M

| home_team = LSU

| site_stadium = Tiger Stadium

| site_cityst = Baton Rouge, LA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = 0–7

| attend = 25,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-tigers-lose-game-marred-by-fum/132754627/|work=The Shreveport Times|title=Tigers lose game marred by fumbles|date=October 15, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 14

| time = no

| visiting_team = Auburn

| home_team = Georgia Tech

| home_rank = 10

| site_stadium = Grant Field

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = GT 27–7

| attend = 20,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-tech-air-attack-drop/132747793/|work=The Macon Telegraph and News|title=Tech air attack drops Auburn 27–0|date=October 15, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 14

| time = no

| visiting_team = Florida

| home_team = Tennessee

| home_rank = 15

| site_stadium = Shields–Watkins Field

| site_cityst = Knoxville, TN

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = TEN 40–0

| attend = 8,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733396/vols-smother-gators-400/|work=The Tennesssean|title=Vols smother Gators, 40–0|date=October 15, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Week Four =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 20

| time = no

| visiting_team = Daniel Field

| home_team = Georgia

| site_stadium = Sanford Stadium

| site_cityst = Athens, GA

| tv = no

| score = 53–6

| attend = 3,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph/122547555/|last=Kuettner|first=Al|title=Cripples Bulldogs stop Daniel Field|newspaper=The Macon Telegraph|agency=United Press|date=October 21, 1944|page=5|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 20

| time = no

| visiting_team = VMI

| home_team = Kentucky

| site_stadium = McLean Stadium

| site_cityst = Lexington, KY

| tv = no

| score = 26–2

| attend = 8,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76745278/wildcats-trim-scrappy-team-from-vmi-262/|work=Daily Press|title=Wildcats trim scrappy team from VMI 26–2|date=October 22, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 21

| time = no

| visiting_team = Navy

| visiting_rank = 9

| home_team = Georgia Tech

| home_rank = 8

| site_stadium = Grant Field

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| tv = no

| score = GT 17–15

| attend = 35,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-ga-tech-upsets-navy-1715/132747920/|work=Daily News|title=Ga. Tech upsets Navy, 17–15|date=October 22, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = October 21

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tulsa

| visiting_rank = 13

| home_team = Ole Miss

| site_stadium = Crump Stadium

| site_cityst = Memphis, TN

| tv = no

| score = 0–47

| attend = 8,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22080306/big-tulsa-bowl-veterans-smother-ole-mi/|work=The Clarion-Ledger|title=Big Tulsa 'Bowl' veterans smother Ole Miss 47 to 0|date=October 22, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 21

| time = no

| visiting_team = Florida

| home_team = Tennessee

| home_rank = 15

| site_stadium = Shields–Watkins Field

| site_cityst = Knoxville, TN

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = TEN 40–0

| attend = 8,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733396/vols-smother-gators-400/|work=The Tennesssean|title=Vols smother Gators, 40–0|date=October 15, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 21

| time = no

| visiting_team = Mississippi State

| home_team = LSU

| site_stadium = Tiger Stadium

| site_cityst = Baton Rouge, LA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = MSS 6–13

| attend = 25,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-shorty-mcwil/132753716/|work=The Montgomery Advertiser|title='Shorty' McWilliams stars in Mississippi State's win|date=October 22, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 21

| time = no

| visiting_team = Auburn

| home_team = Tulane

| site_stadium = Tulane Stadium

| site_cityst = New Orleans, LA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = TUL 16–13

| attend = 30,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511783/greenies-edge-plainsmen-1613/|work=The Birmingham News|title=Greenies edge Plainsmen, 16–13|date=October 22, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Week Five =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 27

| time = no

| visiting_team = Georgia Pre-Flight

| home_team = Georgia Tech

| home_rank = 5

| site_stadium = Grant Field

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| tv = no

| score = 13–7

| attend = 15,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/122555150/|last=Troy|first=Jack|title=Tech's 86-yard drive conquers strong Georgia Preflight, 13–7|newspaper=The Atlanta Constitution|date=October 28, 1944|page=1|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 27

| time = no

| visiting_team = Kentucky

| home_team = Alabama

| site_stadium = Cramton Bowl

| site_cityst = Montgomery, AL

| tv = no

| score = ALA 41–0

| attend = 16,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76745580/bama-trounces-wildcats-41-to-0/|work=The Birmingham News|title=Bama trounces Wildcats, 41 to 0|date=October 28, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 28

| time = no

| visiting_team = SMU

| home_team = Tulane

| site_stadium = Tulane Stadium

| site_cityst = New Orleans, LA

| tv = no

| score = 27–7

| attend = 22,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99511943/game-smu-defense-gives-way-as-tulanes-p/|work=Austin American-Statesman|title=Game SMU defense gives way as Tulane's power gets going in second half for 27–7 win|date=October 29, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 28

| time = no

| visiting_team = Maryland

| home_team = Florida

| site_stadium = Florida Field

| site_cityst = Gainesville, FL

| tv = no

| score = 14–6

| attend = 7,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-gators-beat-marylans/132757032/|work=The Atlanta Journal|title=Gators beat Marylans at homecoming, 14–6|date=October 29, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 28

| time = no

| visiting_team = {{cfb link|year=1944|team=Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles|title=Tennessee Tech}}

| home_team = Vanderbilt

| site_stadium = Dudley Field

| site_cityst = Nashville, TN

| tv = no

| score = 19–7

| attend = 5,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-vandy-wallops-eagles-19-t/132758348/|work=The Nashville Tennessean|title=Vandy wallops Eagles 19 to 7|date=October 29, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 28

| time = no

| visiting_team = Arkansas

| home_team = Ole Miss

| site_stadium = Crump Stadium

| site_cityst = Memphis, TN

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = 18–26

| attend = 10,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-hogs-push-over/132755140/|work=Austin American-Statesman|title=Hogs push over two tallies on final lap to chalk up 26–18 victory over Ole Miss|date=October 29, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = October 28

| time = no

| visiting_team = Clemson

| home_team = Tennessee

| home_rank = 19

| site_stadium = Shields–Watkins Field

| site_cityst = Knoxville, TN

| tv = no

| score = 26–7

| attend = 11,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733657/clemson-weakens-in-2nd-half-as-vols-win/|work=The Greenville News|title=Clemson weakens in 2nd half as Vols win, 26–7|date=October 29, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = October 28

| time = no

| visiting_team = LSU

| home_team = Georgia

| site_stadium = Grant Field

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| tv = no

| score = LSU 15–7

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-lsu-kicking-deadly-a/132752643/|work=The Atlanta Journal|title=LSU kicking deadly as Georgia loses, 15–7|date=October 29, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Week Six =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 3

| time = no

| visiting_team = Florida

| home_team = Miami (FL)

| site_stadium = Burdine Stadium

| site_cityst = Miami, FL

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = 13–0

| attend = 16,415

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-florida-u-beats/132757128/|work=The Knoxville Journal|title=Florida 'U' beats Miami to win state flag|date=November 4, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 4

| time = no

| visiting_team = {{cfb link|year=1944|team=Presbyterian Blue Hose|title=Presbyterian}}

| home_team = Auburn

| site_stadium = Auburn Stadium

| site_cityst = Auburn, AL

| tv = no

| score = 57–0

| attend = 7,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-auburn-avalanche-snows-under-p/132757672/|work=The State|title=Auburn avalanche snows under Presbyterian by 57 to 0|date=November 5, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 4

| time = no

| visiting_team = Vanderbilt

| home_team = Tennessee Tech

| site_stadium = Overhill Field

| site_cityst = Cookeville, TN

| tv = no

| score = 20–9

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-journal-vandy-again-humble/132758502/|work=The Knoxville Journal|title=Vandy again humbles TPI|date=November 5, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = November 4

| time = no

| visiting_team = Georgia Tech

| visiting_rank = 5

| home_team = Duke

| site_stadium = Duke Stadium

| site_cityst = Durham, NC

| tv = no

| score = 13–19

| attend = 30,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-duke-hands-tech/132748048/|work=The Atlanta Constitution|title=Duke hands Tech first loss, 19–13|date=November 5, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = November 4

| time = no

| visiting_team = Jackson Field

| home_team = Ole Miss

| site_stadium = Hemingway Stadium

| site_cityst = Oxford, MS

| tv = no

| score = 0–10

| attend = 2,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-airmen-beat-ole/132755227/|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram|title=Airmen beat Ole Miss|date=November 5, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 4

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tennessee

| visiting_rank = 16

| home_team = LSU

| site_stadium = Tiger Stadium

| site_cityst = Baton Rouge, LA

| tv = no

| score = TEN 13–0

| attend = 22,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98733943/frosh-passes-tennessee-to-130-win-over/|work=Monroe Morning World|title=Frosh passes Tennessee to 13–0 win over L.S.U.|date=November 5, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 4

| time = no

| visiting_team = Georgia

| home_team = Alabama

| home_rank = 19

| site_stadium = Legion Field

| site_cityst = Birmingham, AL

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = UGA 14–7

| attend = 22,000

| source = {{cite news |title=Georgia rallies in last half to beat Tide, 14–7 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8-U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=E00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6515%2C5142161 |publisher=Google News Archives |newspaper=The Tuscaloosa News |date=November 5, 1944 |page=6 |accessdate=August 11, 2024}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 4

| time = no

| visiting_team = Kentucky

| home_team = Mississippi State

| home_rank = 18

| site_stadium = Crump Stadium

| site_cityst = Memphis, TN

| tv = no

| score = MSS 26–0

| attend = 8,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76745847/state-maroons-capitalize-on-kentucky-fum/|work=Clarion-Ledger|title=State Maroons capitalize on Kentucky fumbles and McWilliams to win easy|date=November 5, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Week Seven =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 11

| time = no

| visiting_team = Sewanee V-12

| home_team = Vanderbilt

| site_stadium = Dudley Field

| site_cityst = Nashville, TN

| tv = no

| score = 28–7

| attend = 5,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-vanderbilt-finishes-seas/132758766/|work=The Jackson Sun|title=Vanderbilt finishes season with victory over Sewanee Tigers|date=November 12, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 11

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tulane

| home_team = Georgia Tech

| home_rank = 13

| site_stadium = Grant Field

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| tv = no

| score = GT 34–7

| attend = 20,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99512149/bowen-stars-as-tech-trims-tulane/|work=The Atlanta Constitution|title=Bowen stars as Tech trims Tulane|date=November 12, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 11

| time = no

| visiting_team = Georgia

| home_team = Florida

| site_stadium = Fairfield Stadium

| site_cityst = Jacksonville, FL

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = UGA 38–12

| attend = 18,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-georgia-beats-fl/132752753/|work=The Selma Times-Journal|title=Georgia beats Florida, 38–12|date=November 12, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 11

| time = no

| visiting_team = Ole Miss

| home_team = Alabama

| site_stadium = Murphy High School Stadium

| site_cityst = Mobile, AL

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = ALA 34–6

| attend = 8,000

| source = {{cite news |first=Leroy |last=Simms |title=Alabama romps on Rebels to the tune of 34 to 6 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-eU-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=E00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6408%2C5477140 |publisher=Google News Archives |newspaper=The Tuscaloosa News |date=November 12, 1944 |page=6 |accessdate=August 11, 2024}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 11

| time = no

| visiting_team = Mississippi State

| visiting_rank = 19

| home_team = Auburn

| site_stadium = Legion Field

| site_cityst = Birmingham, AL

| tv = no

| score = MSS 26–21

| attend = 14,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-maroons-check-tiger/132753880/|work=The Birmingham News|title=Maroons check Tiger fury, 26–21|date=November 12, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Week Eight =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 18

| time = no

| visiting_team = Temple

| home_team = Tennessee

| home_rank = 17

| site_stadium = Shields–Watkins Field

| site_cityst = Knoxville, TN

| tv = no

| score = 27–14

| attend = 15,000

| source = {{cite news|title=Tennessee topples Temple in thriller, 27 to 14; Bowl-bound Volunteers overcome tricky Owls in spectacular finish|date=November 19, 1944|newspaper=Knoxville News-Sentinel|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66860618/1944-temple-tennessee/|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 18

| time = no

| visiting_team = Clemson

| home_team = Tulane

| site_stadium = Tulane Stadium

| site_cityst = New Orleans, LA

| tv = no

| score = 36–20

| attend = 10,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99512342/tulane-drops-power-to-outscore-clemson/|work=The Commercial Appeal|title=Tulane drops power to outscore Clemson|date=November 19, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 18

| time = no

| visiting_team = West Virginia

| home_team = Kentucky

| site_stadium = McLean Stadium

| site_cityst = Lexington, KY

| tv = no

| score = 40–9

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76746169/rejuvenated-wildcats-bury-west-virginia/|work=Lexington Herald-Leader|title=Rejuvenated Wildcats bury West Virginia under decisive 40–9 score|date=November 19, 1944|accessdate=August 10, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 18

| time = no

| visiting_team = Georgia Tech

| visiting_rank = 9

| home_team = LSU

| site_stadium = Tiger Stadium

| site_cityst = Baton Rouge, LA

| tv = no

| score = GT 14–6

| attend = 10,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-jackets-defeat-lsu-w/132748215/|work=The Atlanta Journal|title=Jackets defeat LSU with sleeper pass|date=November 19, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 18

| time = no

| visiting_team = Georgia

| home_team = Auburn

| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium

| site_cityst = Columbus, GA

| gamename = rivaley

| tv = no

| score = UGA 49–13

| attend = 20,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-georgia-bops-aubur/132752886/|work=The Commercial Appeal|title=Georgia bops Auburn to raise bowl hopes|date=November 19, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 18

| time = no

| visiting_team = Mississippi State

| visiting_rank = 16

| home_team = Alabama

| site_stadium = Denny Stadium

| site_cityst = Tuscaloosa, AL

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = ALA 19–0

| attend = 23,000

| source = {{cite news |first=Norman |last=Bassett |title=State knocked from undefeated ranks as Tide scores 19–0 win |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_-U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=E00MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6430%2C5774644 |publisher=Google News Archives |newspaper=The Tuscaloosa News |page=6 |date=November 19, 1944 |accessdate=August 11, 2024}}

}}

= Week Nine =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 24

| time = no

| visiting_team = Miami (FL)

| home_team = Auburn

| site_stadium = Burdine Stadium

| site_cityst = Miami, FL

| tv = no

| score = 38–19

| attend = 13,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-miami-is-beaten-by-auburn-3/132757845/|work=Tulsa World|title=Miami is beaten by Auburn, 38–19|date=November 25, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = w

| date = November 24

| time = no

| visiting_team = Clemson

| home_team = Georgia

| site_stadium = Sanford Stadium

| site_cityst = Athens, GA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = 21–7

| attend = 3,500

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-weary-georgia-b/132753055/|work=The Atlanta Constitution|title=Weary Georgia Bulldogs easily defeat Clemson|date=November 25, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = November 25

| time = no

| visiting_team = Notre Dame

| visiting_rank = 18

| home_team = Georgia Tech

| home_rank = 10

| site_stadium = Grant Field

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| tv = no

| score = 0–21

| attend = 28,662

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-irish-outclass-georg/132748292/|work=The Birmingham News|title=Irish outclass Georgia Tech Jackets, 21–0|date=November 26, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 25

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tennessee

| visiting_rank = 15

| home_team = Kentucky

| site_stadium = McLean Stadium

| site_cityst = Lexington, KY

| tv = no

| score = TEN 21–7

| attend =

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76746415/tennessee-uses-power-to-stun-kentucky-21/|work=The Courier-Journal|title=Tennessee uses power to stun Kentucky 21–7|date=November 26, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = November 25

| time = no

| visiting_team = Mississippi State

| home_team = Ole Miss

| site_stadium = Hemingway Stadium

| site_cityst = Oxford, MS

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = OM 8–13

| attend = 8,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-mississippi-state-upset-by-r/132754012/|work=Tulsa World|title=Mississippi State upset by Rebels, 13 to 8|date=November 26, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Week Ten =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = December 2

| time = no

| visiting_team = Georgia Tech

| home_team = Georgia

| site_stadium = Sanford Stadium

| site_cityst = Athens, GA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = GT 44–0

| attend = 26,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-tech-romps-over/132748388/|work=The Atlanta Constitution|title=Tech romps over Georgia, 44 to 0|date=December 3, 1944|accessdate=August 8, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l =

| date = December 2

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tulane

| home_team = LSU

| site_stadium = Tiger Stadium

| site_cityst = Baton Rouge, LA

| gamename = rivalry

| tv = no

| score = LSU 25–6

| attend = 30,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99512591/lsu-upsets-green-wave-eleven-by-25-to/|work=Monroe Morning World|title=L.S.U. upsets Green Wave eleven by 25-to-6 count|date=December 3, 1944|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

= Postseason =

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = January 1, 1945

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tulsa

| home_team = Georgia Tech

| home_rank = 13

| site_stadium = Burdine Stadium

| site_cityst = Miami, FL

| gamename = Orange Bowl

| tv = no

| score = 12–26

| attend = 29,426

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-tulsa-batters-g/132748490/|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram|title=Tulsa batters Georgia Tech's Wrecks, 26–12|date=January 2, 1945|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = January 1, 1945

| time = no

| visiting_team = Tennessee

| visiting_rank = 12

| home_team = USC

| home_rank = 7

| site_stadium = Rose Bowl

| site_cityst = Pasadena, CA

| gamename = Rose Bowl

| tv = no

| score = 0–25

| attend = 91,000

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98734243/southern-california-wallops-tennessee-in/|work=The Spokesman-Review|title=Southern California wallops Tennessee in Rose Bowl, 25–0|date=January 2, 1945|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

{{CFB Conference Schedule Entry

| w/l = l

| date = January 1, 1945

| time = no

| visiting_team = Alabama

| home_team = Duke

| home_rank = 11

| site_stadium = Tulane Stadium

| site_cityst = New Orleans, LA

| gamename = Sugar Bowl

| tv = no

| score = 26–29

| attend = 66,822

| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-duke-edges-past-alab/137241976/|work=The Birmingham News|title=Duke edges past Alabama, 29–26|date=January 2, 1945|accessdate=August 11, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}

}}

All-conference players

{{For|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

{{For|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:{{cite web|title=2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections|publisher=National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)|year=2014|accessdate=August 16, 2014|page=5|url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/Awards.pdf|archive-date=December 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222163944/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/Awards.pdf|url-status=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

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width="110" \| Team ! Head coach ! Years at school ! Overall record ! Record at school ! SEC record
Alabama \| {{Sortname\|Frank\|Thomas\|Frank Thomas (American football)}} \| {{nts\|14}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|124\|29\|8}} \| {{winning percentage\|124\|29\|8\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|98\|20\|7}} \| {{winning percentage\|98\|20\|7\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|49\|13\|6}} \| {{winning percentage\|49\|13\|6\|record=y}}
Auburn \| {{Sortname\|Carl M.\|Voyles}} \| {{nts\|1}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|47\|22\|3}} \| {{winning percentage\|47\|22\|3\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|4\|4\|0}} \| {{winning percentage\|4\|4\|0\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|0\|4\|0}} \| {{winning percentage\|0\|4\|0\|record=y}}
Florida \| {{Sortname\|Tom\|Lieb}} \| {{nts\|4}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|63\|54\|4}} \| {{winning percentage\|63\|54\|4\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|16\|21\|0}} \| {{winning percentage\|16\|21\|0\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|4\|12\|0}} \| {{winning percentage\|4\|12\|0\|record=y}}
Georgia \| {{Sortname\|Wally\|Butts}} \| {{nts\|6}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|43\|19\|2}} \| {{winning percentage\|43\|19\|2\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|43\|19\|2}} \| {{winning percentage\|43\|19\|2\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|15\|10\|2}} \| {{winning percentage\|15\|10\|2\|record=y}}
Georgia Tech \| {{Sortname\|William\|Alexander\|William Alexander (American football)}} \| {{nts\|25}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|134\|95\|15}} \| {{winning percentage\|134\|95\|15\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|134\|95\|15}} \| {{winning percentage\|134\|95\|15\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|33\|31\|5}} \| {{winning percentage\|33\|31\|5\|record=y}}
Kentucky \| {{Sortname\|Albert D.\|Kirwan}} \| {{nts\|6}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|24\|28\|4}} \| {{winning percentage\|24\|28\|4\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|24\|28\|4}} \| {{winning percentage\|24\|28\|4\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|4\|22\|3}} \| {{winning percentage\|4\|22\|3\|record=y}}
LSU \| {{Sortname\|Bernie\|Moore}} \| {{nts\|10}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|74\|45\|7}} \| {{winning percentage\|74\|45\|7\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|62\|33\|4}} \| {{winning percentage\|62\|33\|4\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|31\|22\|3}} \| {{winning percentage\|31\|22\|3\|record=y}}
Mississippi State \| {{Sortname\|Allyn\|McKeen}} \| {{nts\|5}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|53\|13\|2}} \| {{winning percentage\|53\|13\|2\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|40\|7\|2}} \| {{winning percentage\|40\|7\|2\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|19\|6\|2}} \| {{winning percentage\|19\|6\|2\|record=y}}
Ole Miss \| {{Sortname\|Harry\|Mehre}} \| {{nts\|6}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|94\|55\|7}} \| {{winning percentage\|94\|55\|7\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|35\|21\|1}} \| {{winning percentage\|35\|21\|1\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|24\|26\|3}} \| {{winning percentage\|24\|26\|3\|record=y}}
Tennessee \| {{Sortname\|John\|Barnhill\|John Barnhill (American football)}} \| {{nts\|3}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|24\|4\|2}} \| {{winning percentage\|24\|4\|2\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|24\|4\|2}} \| {{winning percentage\|24\|4\|2\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|12\|2\|1}} \| {{winning percentage\|12\|2\|1\|record=y}}
Tulane \| {{Sortname\|Claude\|Simons Jr.}} \| {{nts\|3}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|22\|23\|1}} \| {{winning percentage\|22\|23\|1\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|11\|11\|0}} \| {{winning percentage\|11\|11\|0\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|3\|7\|0}} \| {{winning percentage\|3\|7\|0\|record=y}}
Vanderbilt \| {{Sortname\|Doby\|Bartling}} \| {{nts\|1}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|3\|0\|1}} \| {{winning percentage\|3\|0\|1\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|3\|0\|1}} \| {{winning percentage\|3\|0\|1\|record=y}} \| data-sort-value={{winning percentage\|0\|0\|0}} \| {{winning percentage\|0\|0\|0\|record=y}}

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"

width="110" | Team

! Head coach

! Years at school

! Overall record

! Record at school

! SEC record

Alabama

| {{Sortname|Frank|Thomas|Frank Thomas (American football)}}

| {{nts|14}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|124|29|8}} | {{winning percentage|124|29|8|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|98|20|7}} | {{winning percentage|98|20|7|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|49|13|6}} | {{winning percentage|49|13|6|record=y}}

Auburn

| {{Sortname|Carl M.|Voyles}}

| {{nts|1}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|47|22|3}} | {{winning percentage|47|22|3|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|4|4|0}} | {{winning percentage|4|4|0|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|0|4|0}} | {{winning percentage|0|4|0|record=y}}

Florida

| {{Sortname|Tom|Lieb}}

| {{nts|4}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|63|54|4}} | {{winning percentage|63|54|4|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|16|21|0}} | {{winning percentage|16|21|0|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|4|12|0}} | {{winning percentage|4|12|0|record=y}}

Georgia

| {{Sortname|Wally|Butts}}

| {{nts|6}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|43|19|2}} | {{winning percentage|43|19|2|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|15|10|2}} | {{winning percentage|15|10|2|record=y}}

Georgia Tech

| {{Sortname|William|Alexander|William Alexander (American football)}}

| {{nts|25}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|134|95|15}} | {{winning percentage|134|95|15|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|33|31|5}} | {{winning percentage|33|31|5|record=y}}

Kentucky

| {{Sortname|Albert D.|Kirwan}}

| {{nts|6}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|24|28|4}} | {{winning percentage|24|28|4|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|4|22|3}} | {{winning percentage|4|22|3|record=y}}

LSU

| {{Sortname|Bernie|Moore}}

| {{nts|10}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|74|45|7}} | {{winning percentage|74|45|7|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|62|33|4}} | {{winning percentage|62|33|4|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|31|22|3}} | {{winning percentage|31|22|3|record=y}}

Mississippi State

| {{Sortname|Allyn|McKeen}}

| {{nts|5}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|53|13|2}} | {{winning percentage|53|13|2|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|40|7|2}} | {{winning percentage|40|7|2|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|19|6|2}} | {{winning percentage|19|6|2|record=y}}

Ole Miss

| {{Sortname|Harry|Mehre}}

| {{nts|6}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|94|55|7}} | {{winning percentage|94|55|7|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|35|21|1}} | {{winning percentage|35|21|1|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|24|26|3}} | {{winning percentage|24|26|3|record=y}}

Tennessee

| {{Sortname|John|Barnhill|John Barnhill (American football)}}

| {{nts|3}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|24|4|2}} | {{winning percentage|24|4|2|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|12|2|1}} | {{winning percentage|12|2|1|record=y}}

Tulane

| {{Sortname|Claude|Simons Jr.}}

| {{nts|3}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|22|23|1}} | {{winning percentage|22|23|1|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|11|11|0}} | {{winning percentage|11|11|0|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|3|7|0}} | {{winning percentage|3|7|0|record=y}}

Vanderbilt

| {{Sortname|Doby|Bartling}}

| {{nts|1}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|3|0|1}} | {{winning percentage|3|0|1|record=y}}

| data-sort-value={{winning percentage|0|0|0}} | {{winning percentage|0|0|0|record=y}}

1945 NFL draft

The following SEC players were selected in the 1945 NFL draft:{{cite news|title=1945 NFL Draft|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=SR/Pro Football|accessdate=August 10, 2024|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1945/draft.htm}}

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"

! scope="col" | Round

! scope="col" | Overall Pick

! scope="col" | Player name

! scope="col" | School

! scope="col" | Position

! scope="col" | NFL team

| {{nts|1}}

| {{Sortname|Charley|Trippi}}

| Georgia

| Halfback

| Chicago Cardinals

| {{nts|2}}

| {{Sortname|Paul|Duhart}}

| Florida

| Halfback

| Pittsburgh Steelers

| {{nts|3}}

| {{Sortname|Joe|Renfroe}}

| Tulane

| Back

| Brooklyn Tigers

| {{nts|4}}

| {{Sortname|Eddie|Prokop}}

| Georgia Tech

| Back

| Boston Yanks

| {{nts|25}}

| {{Sortname|Alvin|Dark}}

| LSU

| Back

| Philadelphia Eagles

| {{nts|28}}

| {{Sortname|Bob|Dobelstein}}

| Tennessee

| Guard

| Chicago Cardinals

| {{nts|29}}

| {{Sortname|Roger|Adams|nolink=1}}

| Florida

| Center

| Pittsburgh Steelers

| {{nts|43}}

| {{Sortname|Joe|Graham|nolink=1}}

| Florida

| End

| Green Bay Packers

| {{nts|51}}

| {{Sortname|Johnny|North}}

| Vanderbilt

| End

| Washington Redskins

| {{nts|53}}

| {{Sortname|Barney|Poole}}

| Ole Miss

| End

| New York Giants

| {{nts|54}}

| {{Sortname|Don|Wells}}

| Georgia

| Tackle

| Green Bay Packers

| {{nts|61}}

| {{Sortname|John|Steber}}

| Georgia Tech

| Guard

| Washington Redskins

| {{nts|65}}

| {{Sortname|Casey|Stephenson|nolink=1}}

| Tennessee

| Back

| Green Bay Packers

| {{nts|70}}

| {{Sortname|Johnny|August|nolink=1}}

| Alabama

| Back

| Cleveland Rams

| {{nts|71}}

| {{Sortname|Art|Porter|nolink=1}}

| Tulane

| End

| Washington Redskins

| {{nts|78}}

| {{Sortname|Gene|Meeks|nolink=1}}

| Kentucky

| Back

| Chicago Cardinals

| {{nts|81}}

| {{Sortname|Dick|Huffman}}

| Tennessee

| Tackle

| Cleveland Rams

| {{nts|84}}

| {{Sortname|Curt|Kuykendall|nolink=1}}

| Auburn

| Back

| Washington Redskins

| {{nts|89}}

| {{Sortname|Art|Brandau}}

| Tennessee

| Center

| Pittsburgh Steelers

| {{nts|90}}

| {{Sortname|Roy|Cross|nolink=1}}

| Tennessee

| End

| Brooklyn Tigers

| {{nts|98}}

| {{Sortname|Hal|Helscher|nolink=1}}

| LSU

| Back

| Green Bay Packers

| {{nts|101}}

| {{Sortname|Halley|Heard|nolink=1}}

| LSU

| Tackle

| Chicago Cardinals

| {{nts|119}}

| {{Sortname|Billy|Bevis|nolink=1}}

| Tennessee

| Back

| New York Giants

| {{nts|125}}

| {{Sortname|Jack|Aland|nolink=1}}

| Alabama

| Tackle

| Cleveland Rams

| {{nts|127}}

| {{Sortname|Charlie|Conerly}}

| Ole Miss

| Quarterback

| Washington Redskins

| {{nts|133}}

| {{Sortname|Hal|Self}}

| Alabama

| Back

| Brooklyn Tigers

| {{nts|141}}

| {{Sortname|Stan|Rhoades|nolink=1}}

| Mississippi State

| Back

| New York Giants

| {{nts|151}}

| {{Sortname|Bill|Montgomery|Bill Montgomery (halfback)}}

| LSU

| Back

| Philadelphia Eagles

| {{nts|163}}

| {{Sortname|Jim|Little|nolink=1}}

| Kentucky

| Tackle

| New York Giants

| {{nts|170}}

| {{Sortname|Bob|Jenkins|Bob Jenkins (American football)}}

| Alabama

| Back

| Washington Redskins

| {{nts|171}}

| {{Sortname|O. J.|Key|nolink=1}}

| Tulane

| Back

| Detroit Lions

| {{nts|181}}

| {{Sortname|Jim|McWhorter|nolink=1}}

| Alabama

| Back

| Detroit Lions

| {{nts|191}}

| {{Sortname|Eagle|Matulich|nolink=1}}

| Mississippi State

| Back

| Cleveland Rams

| {{nts|193}}

| {{Sortname|Jim|Bradshaw|nolink=1}}

| Auburn

| Center

| Washington Redskins

| {{nts|202}}

| {{Sortname|Bill|Griffin|nolink=1}}

| Kentucky

| Tackle

| Cleveland Rams

| {{nts|204}}

| {{Sortname|Mike|Castronis|nolink=1}}

| Florida

| Guard

| Detroit Lions

| {{nts|205}}

| {{Sortname|Broughton|Williams}}

| Florida

| End

| Chicago Bears

| {{nts|220}}

| {{Sortname|Fred|Grant|Fred Grant (gridiron football)}}

| Alabama

| Back

| Chicago Cardinals

| {{nts|231}}

| {{Sortname|Everett|Hartwell|nolink=1}}

| Auburn

| End

| Pittsburgh Steelers

| {{nts|233}}

| {{Sortname|Johnny|Cook|Johnny Cook (Canadian football)}}

| Georgia

| Back

| Chicago Cardinals

| {{nts|237}}

| {{Sortname|Ray|Olsen|nolink=1}}

| Tulane

| Back

| Detroit Lions

| {{nts|239}}

| {{Sortname|Monk|Mosley|nolink=1}}

| Alabama

| Back

| Philadelphia Eagles

| {{nts|240}}

| {{Sortname|Jim|Chadwell|nolink=1}}

| Tennessee

| Tackle

| New York Giants

| {{nts|243}}

| {{Sortname|Ardie|McClure|nolink=1}}

| Georgia

| Tackle

| Chicago Cardinals

| {{nts|247}}

| {{Sortname|Russ|Morrow}}

| Tennessee

| Center

| Detroit Lions

| {{nts|258}}

| {{Sortname|Jack|Green|nolink=1}}

| Alabama

| Guard

| Chicago Bears

| {{nts|265}}

| {{Sortname|Felix|Trapani|nolink=1}}

| LSU

| Guard

| Brooklyn Tigers

| {{nts|266}}

| {{Sortname|Red|Knight|nolink=1}}

| LSU

| Back

| Chicago Cardinals

| {{nts|312}}

| {{Sortname|Charley|Compton|nolink=1}}

| Alabama

| Tackle

| Cleveland Rams

| {{nts|320}}

| {{Sortname|Bob|Cummings|nolink=1}}

| Vanderbilt

| Center

| Washington Redskins

| {{nts|322}}

| {{Sortname|Ken|Reese|nolink=1}}

| Alabama

| Back

| Philadelphia Eagles

| {{nts|329}}

| {{Sortname|John|Staples|nolink=1}}

| Alabama

| Guard

| New York Giants

References

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