1956 college football rankings
| 1956 college football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1956 |
| Bowl season | 1956–57 bowl games |
| Preseason No. 1 | |
| End of season champions | Oklahoma |
Final AP poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma |
| 2 | Tennessee |
| 3 | Iowa |
| 4 | Georgia Tech |
| 5 | Texas A&M |
| 6 | Miami (FL) |
| 7 | Michigan |
| 8 | Syracuse |
| 9 | Michigan State |
| 10 | Oregon State |
| 11 | Baylor |
| 12 | Minnesota |
| 13 | Pittsburgh |
| 14 | TCU |
| 15 | Ohio State |
| 16 | Navy |
| 17 | Fresno State |
| 18 | USC |
| 19 | Clemson |
| 20 | Colorado |
Final Coaches' Poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma |
| 2 | Tennessee |
| 3 | Iowa |
| 4 | Georgia Tech |
| 5 | Texas A&M |
| 6 | Miami (FL) |
| 7 | Michigan |
| 8 | Syracuse |
| 9 | Minnesota |
| 10 | Michigan State |
| 11 | Baylor |
| 12 | Pittsburgh |
| 13 | Oregon State |
| 14 | TCU |
| 15 | USC |
| 16 | Wyoming |
| 17 | Yale |
| 18 | Colorado |
| 19 | Navy |
| 20 | Duke |