Final College Football Rankings & Bowl Game Schedule. The top four teams in bold are in the playoffs.
- Michigan (13-0)
- Washington (13-0)
- Texas (12-1)
- Alabama (12-1)
- Florida State (13-0)
- Georgia (12-1)
- Ohio State (11-1)
- Oregon (11-2)
- Missouri (10-2)
- Penn State (10-2)
- Mississippi (10-2)
- Oklahoma (10-2)
- LSU (9-3)
- Arizona (9-3)
- Louisville (10-3)
- Notre Dame (9-3)
- Iowa (10-3)
- NC State (9-3)
- Oregon State (8-4)
- Oklahoma State (9-4)
- Tennessee (8-4)
- Clemson (8-4)
- Liberty (13-0)
- SMU (11-2)
- Kansas State (8-4)