October 7, 1975 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Oklahoma |
| 3 | USC |
| 4 | Nebraska |
| 5 | Texas |
| 6 | Texas A&M |
| 7 | Alabama |
| 8 | Michigan |
| 9 | Penn State |
| 10 | West Virginia |
| 11 | Arizona State |
| 12 | Missouri |
| 13 | Colorado |
| 14 | Oklahoma State |
| 15 | Notre Dame |
| 15 | Michigan State |
| 17 | Arizona |
| 18 | Florida |
| 19 | Tennessee |
| 20 | Miami, OH |