The 2020 college football season has officially concluded following Alabama’s dismantling of Ohio State in the national championship. It’s now time to take one final look at the AP poll.
The Longhorns finished ranked as a top 20 team, landing at No. 19 overall. Tom Herman’s squad held a 6-3 record as they marched into the postseason for the Valero Alamo Bowl against the Colorado Buffaloes of the Pac 12 Conference. Texas absolutely demolished them in the second half led by running back Bijan Robinson and backup quarterback Casey Thompson.
The highest-ranked Big 12 program was the Oklahoma Sooners at No. 6 in the final rankings. The Iowa State Cyclones came in just behind them at No. 9 overall after defeating Oregon in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl. Oklahoma State fell just one spot behind the Longhorns at No. 20, while Texas Christian and West Virginia are not listed among the final rankings but did receive votes.
One final look at the 2020 AP Poll
| 1 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 13-0 |
| 2 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 7-1 |
| 3 | Clemson Tigers | 10-2 |
| 4 | Texas A&M Aggies | 9-1 |
| 5 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 10-2 |
| 6 | Oklahoma Sooners | 9-2 |
| 7 | Georgia Bulldogs | 8-2 |
| 8 | Cincinnati Bearcats | 9-1 |
| 9 | Iowa State Cyclones | 9-3 |
| 10 | Northwestern Wildcats | 7-2 |
| 11 | Brigham Young Cougars | 11-1 |
| 12 | Indiana Hoosiers | 6-2 |
| 13 | Florida Gators | 8-4 |
| 14 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | 11-1 |
| 15 | Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns | 10-1 |
| 16 | Iowa Hawkeyes | 6-2 |
| 17 | Liberty Flames | 10-1 |
| 18 | North Carlina Tar Heels | 8-4 |
| 19 | Texas Longhorns | 7-3 |
| 20 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | 8-3 |
| 21 | Southern California Trojans | 5-1 |
| 22 | Miami (Fl) Hurricanes | 8-3 |
| 23 | Ball State Cardinals | 7-1 |
| 24 | San Jose State Spartans | 7-1 |
| 25 | Buffalo Bulls | 6-1 |
Appalachian State 41, Tulsa 35, Army 24, Oregon 21, Memphis 12, TCU 12, UAB 10, Washington 10, North Carolina State 7, Nevada 7, Wisconsin 3, West Virginia 1, Marshall 1
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