USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll
| Ranking | Team |
| 1. | Georgia |
| 2. | Cincinnati |
| 3. | Alabama |
| 4. | Oklahoma |
| 5. | Ohio State |
| 6. | Michigan |
| 7. | Michigan State |
| 8. | Oregon |
| 9. | Ole Miss |
| 10. | Iowa |
| 11. | Notre Dame |
| 12. | Kentucky |
| 13. | Wake Forest |
| 14. | Texas A&M |
| 15. | Oklahoma State |
| 16. | SMU |
| 17. | Penn State |
| 18. | Baylor |
| 19. | Pittsburgh |
| 20. | San Diego State |
| 21. | Auburn |
| 22. | Texas-San Antonio |
| 23. | Iowa State |
| 24. | Coastal Carolina |
| 25. | NC State |
Schools Dropped Out
No. 24 Clemson.
Others Receiving Votes
UL Lafayette 42; Brigham Young 42; Arkansas 41; Houston 27; Arizona State 27; Virginia 23; Oregon State 13; Florida 13; Fresno State 10; Air Force 9; Appalachian State 5; Texas 3; Liberty 3; Utah 1.
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