1974 NCAA Division I football rankings
| 1974 NCAA Division I football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1974 |
| Bowl season | 1974–75 bowl games |
| Preseason No. 1 | |
| End of season champions | Oklahoma (AP) USC (Coaches) |
Final AP poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma |
| 2 | USC |
| 3 | Michigan |
| 4 | Ohio State |
| 5 | Alabama |
| 6 | Notre Dame |
| 7 | Penn State |
| 8 | Auburn |
| 9 | Nebraska |
| 10 | Miami (OH) |
| 11 | NC State |
| 12 | Michigan State |
| 13 | Maryland |
| 14 | Baylor |
| 15 | Florida |
| 16 | Texas A&M |
| 17 | Mississippi State |
| 17 | Texas |
| 19 | Houston |
| 20 | Tennessee |
Final Coaches' poll
The coaches' poll would begin conducting its final poll after the bowl games starting with the 1974 season.
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | USC |
| 2 | Alabama |
| 3 | Ohio State |
| 4 | Notre Dame |
| 5 | Michigan |
| 6 | Auburn |
| 7 | Penn State |
| 8 | Nebraska |
| 9 | NC State |
| 10 | Miami (OH) |
| 11 | Houston |
| 12 | Florida |
| 13 | Maryland |
| 14 | Baylor |
| 15 (t) | Texas A&M |
| 15 (t) | Tennessee |
| 17 | Mississippi State |
| 18 | Michigan State |
| 19 | Tulsa |