The Top 25

Not ranked in this poll in 2000-2001 — showing the full board.

1. 1
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   Oklahoma

   Big 12
2. 2
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   Miami

   Big East
3. 3
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   Florida State

   ACC
4. 4
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   Washington

   Pac-10
5. 5
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   Oregon State

   Pac-10
6. 6
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   Virginia Tech

   Big East
7. 7
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   Florida

   SEC
8. 8
   ▲ 1
   

   Oregon

   Pac-10
9. 9
   ▲ 1
   

   Nebraska

   Big 12
10. 10
    ▲ 1
    

    Notre Dame

    FBS Independents
11. 11
    ▼ 3
    

    Kansas State

    Big 12
12. 12
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    Texas

    Big 12
13. 13
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    TCU

    Western Athletic
14. 14
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    Purdue

    Big Ten
15. 15
    ▲ 2
    

    Georgia Tech

    ACC
16. 16
    ▼ 1
    

    Clemson

    ACC
17. 17
    ▼ 1
    

    Michigan

    Big Ten
18. 18
    ▲ 1
    

    Northwestern

    Big Ten
19. 19
    ▲ 1
    

    Ohio State

    Big Ten
20. 20
    ▼ 2
    

    Auburn

    SEC
21. 21
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    Tennessee

    SEC
22. 22
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    Louisville

    Conference USA
23. 23
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    Colorado State

    Mountain West
24. 24
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    Georgia

    SEC
25. 25
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    Toledo

    Mid-American