Games Played through Saturday, November 16
| RANK | TEAM | OVERALL RECORD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 11-0 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 9-1 |
| 3 | Texas | 9-1 |
| 4 | Penn State | 9-1 |
| 5 | Indiana | 10-0 |
| 6 | Notre Dame | 9-1 |
| 7 | Alabama | 8-2 |
| 8 | Miami | 9-1 |
| 9 | Mississippi | 8-2 |
| 10 | Georgia | 8-2 |
| 11 | Tennessee | 8-2 |
| 12 | Boise State | 9-1 |
| 13 | SMU | 9-1 |
| 14 | BYU | 9-1 |
| 15 | Texas A&M | 8-2 |
| 16 | Colorado | 8-2 |
| 17 | Clemson | 8-2 |
| 18 | South Carolina | 7-3 |
| 19 | Army | 9-0 |
| 20 | Tulane | 9-2 |
| 21 | Arizona State | 8-2 |
| 22 | Iowa State | 8-2 |
| 23 | Missouri | 7-3 |
| 24 | UNLV | 8-2 |
| 25 | Illinois | 7-3 |
