Power Rankings
| Rank | Team | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clemson | 15-0 | 1429 |
| 2. | Alabama | 14-1 | 1221 |
| 3. | Ohio State | 13-1 | 953 |
| 4. | Utah State | 11-2 | 928 |
| 5. | Oklahoma | 12-2 | 886 |
| 6. | UCF | 12-1 | 875 |
| 7. | Fresno-State | 12-2 | 875 |
| 8. | Appalachian State | 11-2 | 845 |
| 9. | Georgia | 11-3 | 835 |
| 10. | Florida | 10-3 | 813 |
| 11. | Washington State | 11-2 | 794 |
| 12. | Notre Dame | 12-1 | 786 |
| 13. | Michigan | 10-3 | 763 |
| 14. | Cincinnati | 11-2 | 761 |
| 15. | LSU | 10-3 | 759 |
| 16. | UAB | 11-3 | 755 |
| 17. | Army | 11-2 | 754 |
| 18. | Syracuse | 10-3 | 745 |
| 19. | Boise State | 10-3 | 744 |
| 20. | Mississippi State | 8-5 | 709 |
| 21. | Memphis | 8-6 | 707 |
| 22. | Ohio | 9-4 | 707 |
| 23. | Texas | 10-4 | 703 |
| 24. | Iowa | 9-4 | 692 |
| 25. | Kentucky | 10-3 | 689 |