| RANK | TEAM | RECORD | POINTS | PREVIOUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSU (65) | 15-0 | 1625 | 1 |
| 2 | Clemson | 14-1 | 1558 | 3 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 13-1 | 1497 | 2 |
| 4 | Georgia | 12-2 | 1395 | 5 |
| 5 | Oregon | 12-2 | 1314 | 6 |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 12-2 | 1275 | 4 |
| 7 | Florida | 11-2 | 1250 | 7 |
| 8 | Alabama | 11-2 | 1198 | 9 |
| 9 | Penn State | 11-2 | 1080 | 12 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 11-2 | 962 | 16 |
| 11 | Notre Dame | 11-2 | 932 | 14 |
| 12 | Baylor | 11-3 | 929 | 8 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 10-4 | 901 | 11 |
| 14 | Auburn | 9-4 | 703 | 13 |
| 15 | Iowa | 10-3 | 686 | 19 |
| 16 | Utah | 11-3 | 673 | 10 |
| 17 | Memphis | 12-2 | 553 | 15 |
| 18 | Appalachian State | 13-1 | 474 | 20 |
| 19 | Michigan | 9-4 | 437 | 17 |
| 20 | Navy | 11-2 | 396 | 21 |
| 21 | Cincinnati | 11-3 | 382 | 22 |
| 22 | Boise State | 12-2 | 273 | 18 |
| 23 | Air Force | 11-2 | 265 | 24 |
| 24 | UCF | 10-3 | 72 | NR |
| 25 | Virginia | 9-5 | 47 | 25 |
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