Hensley, Joel Michael2024-03-042024-03-042010https://hdl.handle.net/10365/33706This paper explores the subject of rating systems applied to the world of college football. Current rating system methodologies are examined, and four rating systems are developed and evaluated in a program. The Hensley Rating system is introduced as a new method. The details of each of these systems are discussed, and the results are analyzed and evaluated using data from the college football seasons of 2000 - 2009.NDSU policy 190.6.2https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdfFootball teams -- Statistics.College sports -- Statistics.Computational complexity.Master's Paper