1959 major college football rankings
| 1959 major college football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1959 |
| Bowl season | 1959–60 bowl games |
| Preseason No. 1 | |
| End of season champions | Syracuse |
Final AP poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse |
| 2 | Mississippi |
| 3 | LSU |
| 4 | Texas |
| 5 | Georgia |
| 6 | Wisconsin |
| 7 | TCU |
| 8 | Washington |
| 9 | Arkansas |
| 10 | Alabama |
| 11 | Clemson |
| 12 | Penn State |
| 13 | Illinois |
| 14 | USC |
| 15 | Oklahoma |
| 16 | Wyoming |
| 17 | Notre Dame |
| 18 | Missouri |
| 19 | Florida |
| 20 | Pittsburgh |
Final Coaches' poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse |
| 2 | Mississippi |
| 3 | LSU |
| 4 | Texas |
| 5 | Georgia |
| 6 | Wisconsin |
| 7 | Washington |
| 8 | TCU |
| 9 | Arkansas |
| 10 | Penn State |
| 11 | Clemson |
| 12 | Illinois |
| 13 (t) | Alabama |
| 13 (t) | USC |
| 15 | Auburn |
| 16 | Michigan State |
| 17 | Oklahoma |
| 18 | Notre Dame |
| 19 (t) | Florida |
| 19 (t) | Pittsburgh |
| 19 (t) | Missouri |