Postseason 1982 USA Today Coaches Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Miami, FL |
| 2 | Wichita State |
| 3 | Maine |
| 4 | Texas |
| 5 | Stanford |
| 6 | Oklahoma State |
| 7 | South Carolina |
| 8 | Cal-Fullerton |
| 9 | Arizona State |
| 10 | Pepperdine |
| 11 | New Orleans |
| 12 | Stetson |
| 13 | Fresno State |
| 14 | Middle Tennessee State |
| 15 | Eastern Michigan |
| 16 | West Virginia |
| 17 | Oklahoma |
| 18 | Hawaii |
| 19 | Nebraska |
| 20 | Tulane |
| 21 | Houston |
| 22 | Florida State |
| 23 | Citadel |
| 24 | USF |
| 25 | Navy |