The 1931 college football season rankings included a mathematical system operated by Frank G. Dickinson.

Dickinson System

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

Rank Team[1] Record Rating
1 USC 9–1 26.25
2 Tulane 11–0 24.85
3 Tennessee 8–0–1 23.10
4 Northwestern 7–1–1 22.45
5 Saint Mary's 7–1 22.23
6 Georgia 8–2 21.25
7 Harvard 7–1 19.50
8 Yale 5–1–2 18.79
9 Pittsburgh 8–1 17.50
10 Purdue 7–1 16.58
11 Notre Dame 8–2–1 16.17

References

  1. "Dickinson Gives Title to Trojans". Monroe Morning World. December 13, 1931. p. 8 via Newspapers.com.
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