September 7, 2008 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | USC |
| 2 | Georgia |
| 3 | Oklahoma |
| 4 | Florida |
| 5 | Ohio State |
| 6 | Missouri |
| 7 | LSU |
| 8 | Texas |
| 9 | Auburn |
| 10 | Wisconsin |
| 11 | Alabama |
| 12 | Texas Tech |
| 13 | Kansas |
| 14 | East Carolina |
| 15 | Arizona State |
| 16 | Oregon |
| 17 | Penn State |
| 18 | BYU |
| 19 | USF |
| 20 | Wake Forest |
| 21 | Fresno State |
| 22 | Utah |
| 23 | California |
| 24 | Illinois |
| 25 | West Virginia |