1971 NCAA University Division football rankings
| 1971 NCAA University Division football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1971 |
| Bowl Season | 1971–72 bowl games |
| Preseason #1 | Notre Dame |
| End of season champions | Nebraska |
NCAA University Division football rankings
The final AP Poll was released after the bowl games, on January 3, 1972.
Nebraska was a unanimous selection, with all 55 first-place votes.
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The final UPI Coaches Poll was released prior to the bowl games, in early December.
Nebraska received 29 of the 31 first place votes; Alabama received the other two.
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