Final Associated Press Poll
Prior to 1968 the final AP Poll was released before the bowl games were played.
| Ranking | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Gophers | 8–0 |
| 2 | Stanford Indians | 9–0 |
| 3 | Michigan Wolverines | 7–1 |
| 4 | Tennessee Volunteers | 10–0 |
| 5 | Boston College Eagles | 10–0 |
| 6 | Texas A&M Aggies | 8–1 |
| 7 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8–1 |
| 8 | Northwestern Wildcats | 6–2 |
| 9 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 9–0–1 |
| 10 | Washington Huskies | 7–2 |
| 11 | Santa Clara Broncos | 6–1–1 |
| 12 | Fordham Rams | 7–1 |
| 13 | Georgetown Hoyas | 8–1 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania Quakers | 6–1–1 |
| 15 | Cornell Big Red | 6–2 |
| 16 | SMU Mustangs | 7–1–1 |
| 17 | Hardin–Simmons Cowboys | 8–0 |
| 18 | Duke Blue Devils | 4–3–2 |
| 19 | Lafayette Leopards | 9–0 |
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