Final AP Poll: Hokies ranked 24th
| RANK | SCHOOL | POINTS | RECORD | PREVIOUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama (57) | 1521 | 13-1 | 4 |
| 2 | Georgia | 1454 | 13-2 | 3 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 1374 | 12-2 | 2 |
| 4 | Clemson | 1292 | 12-2 | 1 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 1286 | 12-2 | 5 |
| 6 | UCF (4) | 1248 | 13-0 | 10 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 1194 | 13-1 | 6 |
| 8 | Penn State | 1120 | 11-2 | 9 |
| 9 | TCU | 974 | 11-3 | 13 |
| 10 | Auburn | 917 | 10-4 | 7 |
| 11 | Notre Dame | 857 | 10-3 | 14 |
| 12 | USC | 839 | 11-3 | 8 |
| 13 | Miami | 769 | 10-3 | 11 |
| 14 | Oklahoma State | 758 | 10-3 | 17 |
| 15 | Michigan State | 705 | 10-3 | 18 |
| 16 | Washington | 668 | 10-3 | 12 |
| 17 | Northwestern | 528 | 10-3 | 20 |
| 18 | LSU | 368 | 9-4 | 16 |
| 19 | Mississippi State | 359 | 9-4 | 24 |
| 20 | Stanford | 336 | 9-5 | 15 |
| 21 | South Florida | 267 | 10-2 | 23 |
| 22 | Boise State | 251 | 11-3 | 25 |
| 23 | North Carolina State | 232 | 9-4 | NR |
| 24 | Virginia Tech | 126 | 9-4 | 22 |
| 25 | Memphis | 119 | 10-3 | 19 |
Others receiving votes: Washington St. 84, South Carolina 46, Iowa St. 36, Army 33, FAU 32, Troy 14, Fresno St. 13, San Diego St. 3, Iowa 2.