October 7, 1969 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Texas |
| 3 | Arkansas |
| 4 | USC |
| 5 | Penn State |
| 6 | Georgia |
| 7 | Missouri |
| 8 | Oklahoma |
| 9 | Purdue |
| 10 | Tennessee |
| 11 | UCLA |
| 12 | Florida |
| 13 | Alabama |
| 14 | LSU |
| 15 | Notre Dame |
| 16 | Stanford |
| 17 | West Virginia |
| 18 | Wyoming |
| 19 | Michigan State |
| 20 | Auburn |
| 20 | Nebraska |