Final AP Poll
| Rank | Team | Conf |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oklahoma | (10-0-0) | Big 7 |
| 2. Tennessee | (10-0-0) | SEC |
| 3. Iowa | ( 8-1-0) | Big 10 |
| 4. Georgia Tech | (9-1-0) | SEC |
| 5. Texas A&M | (9-0-1) | SWC |
| 6. Miami | (8-0-1) | Indep. |
| 7. Michigan | (7-2-0) | Big 10 |
| 8. Syracuse | (7-1-0) | Indep. |
| 9. Michigan State | (7-2-0) | Big 10 |
| 10. Oregon State | (7-2-1) | Pac-8 |
| 11. Baylor | (8-2-0) | SWC |
| 12. Minnesota | (6-1-2) | Big 10 |
| 13. Pittsburgh | (6-2-1) | Indep. |
| 14. TCU | (7-3-0) | SWC |
| 15. Ohio State | (6-3-0) | Big 10 |
| 16. Navy | (6-1-2) | Indep. |
| 17. GWU | (7-1-1) | Southern |
| 18. USC | (8-2-0) | Pac-8 |
| 19. Clemson | (7-1-2) | ACC |
| 20. Colorado | (7-2-1) | Big 7 |
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