September 18, 1984 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska |
| 2 | Clemson |
| 3 | Texas |
| 4 | Miami, FL |
| 5 | Ohio State |
| 6 | BYU |
| 7 | Penn State |
| 8 | UCLA |
| 9 | Washington |
| 10 | Boston College |
| 11 | Oklahoma |
| 12 | Oklahoma State |
| 13 | SMU |
| 14 | Iowa |
| 15 | Florida State |
| 16 | Michigan |
| 17 | USC |
| 18 | West Virginia |
| 19 | Auburn |
| 20 | Georgia |