October 23, 2016 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama |
| 2 | Michigan |
| 3 | Clemson |
| 4 | Washington |
| 5 | Louisville |
| 6 | Ohio State |
| 7 | Nebraska |
| 8 | Baylor |
| 9 | Texas A&M |
| 10 | West Virginia |
| 11 | Wisconsin |
| 12 | Florida State |
| 13 | Boise State |
| 14 | Florida |
| 15 | Auburn |
| 16 | Oklahoma |
| 17 | Utah |
| 18 | Tennessee |
| 19 | LSU |
| 20 | Western Michigan |
| 21 | North Carolina |
| 22 | Navy |
| 23 | Colorado |
| 24 | Penn State |
| 25 | Virginia Tech |