The 1944 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Six Conference during the 1944 college football season. In their second season under head coach Henry Shenk, the Jayhawks compiled a 3–6–1 record (1–4 against conference opponents), tied for last place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 153 to 128. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.