September 22, 1970 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Texas |
| 3 | Stanford |
| 4 | Penn State |
| 5 | Ole Miss |
| 6 | Notre Dame |
| 7 | USC |
| 8 | Nebraska |
| 9 | Missouri |
| 10 | Michigan |
| 11 | Houston |
| 12 | Arkansas |
| 13 | Florida |
| 14 | Oklahoma |
| 15 | UCLA |
| 16 | West Virginia |
| 17 | Tennessee |
| 18 | Colorado |
| 19 | Georgia Tech |
| 20 | Air Force |