October 8, 2006 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Florida |
| 3 | USC |
| 4 | Michigan |
| 5 | West Virginia |
| 6 | Texas |
| 7 | Louisville |
| 8 | Tennessee |
| 9 | Notre Dame |
| 10 | California |
| 11 | Auburn |
| 12 | Clemson |
| 13 | Georgia Tech |
| 14 | LSU |
| 15 | Iowa |
| 16 | Georgia |
| 17 | Arkansas |
| 18 | Oregon |
| 19 | Missouri |
| 20 | Boise State |
| 21 | Nebraska |
| 22 | Virginia Tech |
| 23 | Oklahoma |
| 24 | Rutgers |
| 25 | Wisconsin |