1985 NCAA Division I-A football rankings
| 1985 NCAA Division I-A football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1985 |
| Bowl season | 1985–86 bowl games |
| Preseason No. 1 | |
| End of season champions | Oklahoma |
Final AP poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma |
| 2 | Michigan |
| 3 | Penn State |
| 4 | Tennessee |
| 5 | Florida |
| 6 | Texas A&M |
| 7 | UCLA |
| 8 | Air Force |
| 9 | Miami (FL) |
| 10 | Iowa |
| 11 | Nebraska |
| 12 | Arkansas |
| 13 | Alabama |
| 14 | Ohio State |
| 15 | Florida State |
| 16 | BYU |
| 17 | Baylor |
| 18 | Maryland |
| 19 | Georgia Tech |
| 20 | LSU |
Final Coaches' poll
| Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma |
| 2 | Michigan |
| 3 | Penn State |
| 4 | Tennessee |
| 5 | Air Force |
| 6 | UCLA |
| 7 | Texas A&M |
| 8 | Miami (FL) |
| 9 | Iowa |
| 10 | Nebraska |
| 11 | Ohio State |
| 12 | Arkansas |
| 13 | Florida State |
| 14 | Alabama |
| 15 | Baylor |
| 16 | Fresno State |
| 17 | BYU |
| 18 | Georgia Tech |
| 19 | Maryland |
| 20 | LSU |