| RANK | SCHOOL | RECORD | PREVIOUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSU | 13-0 | 2 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 13-0 | 1 |
| 3 | Clemson | 13-0 | 3 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 12-1 | 6 |
| 5 | Georgia | 11-2 | 4 |
| 6 | Oregon | 11-2 | 13 |
| 7 | Baylor | 11-2 | 7 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 10-3 | 8 |
| 9 | Florida | 10-2 | 9 |
| 10 | Penn State | 10-2 | 10 |
| 11 | Utah | 11-2 | 5 |
| 12 | Auburn | 9-3 | 11 |
| 13 | Alabama | 10-2 | 12 |
| 14 | Michigan | 9-3 | 14 |
| 15 | Notre Dame | 10-2 | 15 |
| 16 | Iowa | 9-3 | 16 |
| 17 | Memphis | 12-1 | 17 |
| 18 | Minnesota | 10-2 | 18 |
| 19 | Boise State | 12-1 | 19 |
| 20 | Appalachian State | 12-1 | 21 |
| 21 | Cincinnati | 10-3 | 20 |
| 22 | Southern California | 8-4 | 22 |
| 23 | Navy | 9-2 | 24 |
| 24 | Virginia | 9-4 | 23 |
| 25 | Oklahoma State | 8-4 | 25 |
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