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