Preseason 2007 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | USC |
| 2 | LSU |
| 3 | West Virginia |
| 4 | Texas |
| 5 | Michigan |
| 6 | Florida |
| 7 | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Oklahoma |
| 9 | Virginia Tech |
| 10 | Louisville |
| 11 | Ohio State |
| 12 | California |
| 13 | Georgia |
| 14 | UCLA |
| 15 | Tennessee |
| 16 | Rutgers |
| 17 | Penn State |
| 18 | Auburn |
| 19 | Florida State |
| 20 | Nebraska |
| 21 | Arkansas |
| 22 | TCU |
| 23 | Hawaii |
| 24 | Boise State |
| 25 | Texas A&M |