| Preseason Coaches Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| 2 | Texas Longhorns |
| 3 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| 4 | USC Trojans |
| 5 | LSU Tigers |
| Preseason Media Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| No Preseason Media Poll has been set. | |
| Final Coaches Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| No Final Coaches Poll has been set. | |
| Final Media Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| No Final Media Poll has been set. | |
| Final BCS Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| 1 | Oklahoma Sooners |
| 2 | Florida Gators |
| 3 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| 4 | West Virginia Mountaineers |
| 5 | Michigan Wolverines |
| 13 | USC Trojans |