November 23, 1954 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | UCLA |
| 3 | Oklahoma |
| 4 | Notre Dame |
| 5 | Army |
| 6 | Navy |
| 7 | Ole Miss |
| 8 | Wisconsin |
| 9 | Baylor |
| 10 | Maryland |
| 11 | Miami, FL |
| 12 | West Virginia |
| 13 | Arkansas |
| 14 | Michigan |
| 15 | Auburn |
| 16 | Virginia Tech |
| 17 | USC |
| 18 | Kentucky |
| 19 | Penn State |
| 20 | Duke |
| 20 | Minnesota |