1933 college football rankings

The 1933 college football season rankings included mathematical systems operated by William F. Boand and Frank G. Dickinson. Both systems selected the undefeated Michigan Wolverines as the national champion.

Boand System

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The Boand System was a mathematical ranking system developed by William F. Boand and sometimes billed as the "Azzi Ratem" (as I rate 'em) system.

1. Michigan
2. Princeton
3. USC
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Dickinson System

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The Dickinson System was a mathematical rating system devised by University of Illinois economics professor Frank G. Dickinson.

1. Michigan - 28.52 points
2. Nebraska - 24.61
3. Minnesota - 23.87
4. Pittsburgh - 23.01
5. Ohio State - 22.79
6. USC - 22.61
7. Princeton - 22.50
8. (tie) Oregon - 22.16
8. (tie) Army - 22.16
10. Purdue - 21.88
11. Stanford - 20.34

Dunkel System

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Houlgate System

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1. Michigan
2. USC
3. Princeton
4. LSU
5. Oregon
6. Stanford
7. Minnesota
8. Duquesne
8. Nebraska
10. Centenary
11. Columbia
11. Pittsburgh
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Williamson System

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1. USC 98.05
2. Michigan 97.58
3. Princeton 97.26
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279. Montana State

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References

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  1. ^ "Azzi Ratem System Awards National Football Title to Michigan". The Arizona Daily Star. December 11, 1933. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Bowl Classic To Determine Grid Ratings". Pasadena Post. December 12, 1933. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Gould, Alan (January 17, 1933). "Sport Slants". The Dispatch. Moline, Illinois. Retrieved January 2, 2023. we find Southern California clearly on top, within two points of perfection, at 98.12, with the result of the Rose Bowl game considered.