1980 NCAA Division I-A football rankings
| 1980 NCAA Division I-A football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1980 |
| Bowl season | 1980–81 bowl games |
| Preseason No. 1 | |
| End of season champions | Georgia |
Final AP poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia |
| 2 | Pittsburgh |
| 3 | Oklahoma |
| 4 | Michigan |
| 5 | Florida State |
| 6 | Alabama |
| 7 | Nebraska |
| 8 | Penn State |
| 9 | Notre Dame |
| 10 | North Carolina |
| 11 | USC |
| 12 | BYU |
| 13 | UCLA |
| 14 | Baylor |
| 15 | Ohio State |
| 16 | Washington |
| 17 | Purdue |
| 18 | Miami (FL) |
| 19 | Mississippi State |
| 20 | SMU |
Final Coaches' poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia |
| 2 | Pittsburgh |
| 3 | Oklahoma |
| 4 | Michigan |
| 5 | Florida State |
| 6 | Alabama |
| 7 | Nebraska |
| 8 | Penn State |
| 9 | North Carolina |
| 10 | Notre Dame |
| 11 | BYU |
| 12 | USC |
| 13 | Baylor |
| 14 | UCLA |
| 15 | Ohio State |
| 16 | Purdue |
| 17 | Washington |
| 18 | Miami (FL) |
| 19 | Florida |
| 20 | SMU |