| RANK | SCHOOL | RECORD | PREVIOUS RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | 13-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Clemson | 13-0 | 2 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 12-0 | 3 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 12-1 | 5 |
| 5 | Georgia | 11-2 | 4 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 12-1 | 6 |
| 7 | Michigan | 10-2 | 7 |
| 8 | UCF | 12-0 | 8 |
| 9 | Washington | 10-3 | 11 |
| 10 | Florida | 9-3 | 9 |
| 11 | LSU | 9-3 | 10 |
| 12 | Penn State | 9-3 | 12 |
| 13 | Washington State | 10-2 | 13 |
| 14 | Kentucky | 9-3 | 15 |
| 15 | Texas | 9-4 | 14 |
| 16 | West Virginia | 8-3 | 16 |
| 17 | Utah | 9-4 | 17 |
| 18 | Mississippi State | 8-4 | 18 |
| 19 | Texas A&M | 8-4 | 19 |
| 20 | Syracuse | 9-3 | 20 |
| 21 | Fresno State | 11-2 | 25 |
| 22 | Northwestern | 8-5 | 21 |
| 23 | Missouri | 8-4 | 24 |
| 24 | Iowa State | 8-4 | 23 |
| 25 | Boise State | 10-3 | 22 |
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