September 23, 1958 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Oklahoma |
| 3 | Auburn |
| 4 | Michigan State |
| 5 | Notre Dame |
| 6 | TCU |
| 7 | Pitt |
| 8 | Army |
| 9 | Ole Miss |
| 10 | Washington State |
| 11 | Mississippi State |
| 12 | Navy |
| 13 | West Virginia |
| 14 | Wisconsin |
| 15 | LSU |
| 15 | Miami, FL |
| 17 | Kentucky |
| 18 | Florida |
| 18 | South Carolina |
| 20 | SMU |