Preseason 2006 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Notre Dame |
| 3 | Texas |
| 4 | Auburn |
| 5 | West Virginia |
| 6 | USC |
| 7 | Florida |
| 8 | LSU |
| 9 | California |
| 10 | Oklahoma |
| 11 | Florida State |
| 12 | Miami, FL |
| 13 | Louisville |
| 14 | Michigan |
| 15 | Georgia |
| 16 | Iowa |
| 17 | Virginia Tech |
| 18 | Clemson |
| 19 | Penn State |
| 20 | Nebraska |
| 21 | Oregon |
| 22 | TCU |
| 23 | Tennessee |
| 24 | Arizona State |
| 25 | Texas Tech |