| Preseason Coaches Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| 1 | Texas Longhorns |
| 2 | Wisconsin Badgers |
| 3 | Penn State Nittany Lions |
| 4 | Miami Hurricanes |
| 5 | Michigan Wolverines |
| Preseason Media Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| No Preseason Media Poll has been set. | |
| Final Coaches Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| 1 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| 2 | Alabama Crimson Tide |
| 3 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| 4 | Utah Utes |
| 5 | Miami Hurricanes |
| 6 | Oregon State Beavers |
| 7 | Penn State Nittany Lions |
| 8 | Florida Gators |
| 9 | Nebraska Cornhuskers |
| 10 | California Golden Bears |
| Final Media Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| No Final Media Poll has been set. | |
| Final BCS Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| No Final BCS Poll has been set. | |