Preseason 1968 USA Today Coaches Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State |
| 2 | Stanford |
| 3 | Ohio State |
| 4 | Florida |
| 5 | Houston |
| 7 | Arizona |
| 8 | Santa Clara |
| 9 | Auburn |
| 10 | St. John's |
| 11 | Rider |
| 12 | USC |
| 13 | Oklahoma |
| 14 | Maryland |
| 15 | Oklahoma State |
| 16 | West Virginia |
| 17 | Western Michigan |
| 18 | TCU |
| 19 | SMU |
| 20 | Connecticut |